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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Lewes

Cost£3345.00 You will need to purchase essential art and design equipment. There is a compulsory requirement to have an art box with everyday art materials and an A1 portfolio that holds plastic sleeves, as this will facilitate the external moderation process
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Lewes. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus, full-time during the day. The course fee is £3,345. You'll study the University of the Arts London Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication over two years. The course covers 2D, 3D, and 4D creative practices across areas including graphic design, photography, fashion, fine art, and digital media. You'll work to real-world briefs and build a professional portfolio. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including English or maths at grade 4, or completion of a Level 2 course, plus a portfolio of work.

Who this course is for

Unleash your creativity and shape your future in the arts!

The UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication is your gateway to the vibrant world of creative industries. Designed by the prestigious University of the Arts London Awarding Body, this dynamic course empowers post-16 learners to explore, experiment and evolve as creative practitioners.

Whether you're passionate about graphic design, fashion, photography, fine art, or digital media, this qualification offers a hands-on, industry-relevant experience. You'll dive into the creative process, develop technical skills across 2D, 3D and 4D practices, and respond to real-world briefs, just like professionals do. Sustainability, ethical design, and personal voice are woven throughout, preparing you for a future where creativity meets purpose.

With no formal entry requirements and UCAS points awarded, this course is perfect for aspiring artists, designers, and communicators ready to take their next step. Whether you choose the one-year Diploma or the two-year Extended Diploma, you'll build a powerful portfolio, gain confidence, and open doors to higher education, apprenticeships, or exciting roles in the creative sector. Create. Communicate. Innovate. Your journey starts here.

Entry requirements

Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English Language or maths at grade 4. A portfolio of work will be required.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop creative thinking and practical skills across 2D, 3D, and 4D practices.
  • You'll explore the creative process and learn to respond to set briefs, as professionals do.
  • You'll research specialist industry practice in your chosen creative area.
  • You'll develop specialist technical skills in disciplines such as graphic design, photography, fashion, or fine art.
  • You'll produce a specialist creative outcome that demonstrates your individual voice and practice.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of work to support applications to higher education or employment.
  • You'll engage with sustainability and ethical design as part of your creative development.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based, hands-on practice in the classroom. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio submissions across six units. You'll respond to set briefs and develop a body of work that is externally moderated. An A1 portfolio with plastic sleeves is required to support this moderation process. You'll also need an art box with everyday art materials throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase an art box with everyday art materials and an A1 portfolio that holds plastic sleeves. The portfolio is a compulsory requirement for the external moderation process. East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus will confirm any additional materials you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer: create visual content for brands and media
  • Photographer: work in commercial, editorial, or events photography
  • Fashion designer or assistant: develop garments and collections
  • Digital media producer: create content across online and social platforms
  • Illustrator: produce artwork for publishing, advertising, or animation
  • Art director assistant: support creative direction in agencies or studios
  • Visual merchandiser: design retail displays and brand environments

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Fine Art, Fashion, or Photography: a degree at a UK university or arts college, supported by UCAS points earned on this course.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design: a two-year higher education qualification, often available at further education colleges.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Creative and Cultural Industries: combine paid work with higher-level study in a creative role.
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