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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Hastings

Cost�3345.00 You may be required to purchase your own materials such as sketchbooks, pens, paints, brushes, and memory sticks. You may also have the opportunity to attend a number of trips and visits, which may incur additional costs.
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Hastings. Classes run full-time at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus. The course costs £3,345. You may also need to budget for materials such as sketchbooks, paints and brushes, plus optional trips and visits. Over two years, you'll explore disciplines including graphic design, illustration, fashion and fine art, developing your own creative voice and building a portfolio. You'll work with industry software including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere Pro in on-site Mac Suites, alongside practical work in clay, glass, metal and textiles. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including English or maths at grade 4, plus a portfolio.

Who this course is for

This course enables you to establish a practice and individual specialism through briefs, work experience and dynamic projects, cultivating an extensive portolio. Develop your analytical skills by undertaking research to give context to your work. Explore disciplines including graphic design, illustration, fashion, and fine art, building on skills and experimenting with further techniques in clay, glass, metal and textiles. We have several Mac Suites with a range of industry software including, PhotoShop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premier Pro.

Entry requirements

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

What you will learn

  • You'll explore graphic design, illustration, fashion and fine art to find your individual specialism.
  • You'll develop analytical and research skills to give context to your creative work.
  • You'll experiment with materials and techniques in clay, glass, metal and textiles.
  • You'll use industry-standard software including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere Pro.
  • You'll build an extensive portfolio through project briefs and work experience.
  • You'll attend gallery visits and lectures from creative specialists to broaden your industry awareness.

How you will learn

You'll complete nine projects in year one and six projects in year two. Projects combine practical work, coursework and research. Your overall grade is determined by your achievements in the final projects at the end of each year. Teaching takes place in a professional studio and workshop, with regular guidance from tutors.

What you will need to bring

You may need to purchase your own materials, including sketchbooks, pens, paints, brushes and memory sticks. There may also be costs for optional trips and gallery visits. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm exactly what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer: creating visual content for brands and media
  • Illustrator: producing artwork for publishing, advertising and digital platforms
  • Fashion designer: developing clothing and textile collections
  • Fine artist: creating and exhibiting original artwork
  • Art director: leading visual direction for campaigns or publications
  • Textile designer: designing patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors
  • Animator: producing motion graphics and visual effects

What you could study next

A level 3 art and design qualification awarded by University of the Arts London is widely accepted for progression to higher education. You could apply for a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4), which prepares you for a BA degree in a specialist creative subject. Alternatively, you could apply directly to a BA (Hons) degree in graphic design, illustration, fashion, fine art or a related discipline at university.

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