Level 3 Art and Design Course in Ashford. Classes run full-time at EKC Ashford College (Elwick Road). The course is free if you are under 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply, so contact the college for details. Over 44 weeks, you'll develop practical skills across drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, digital work and 3D design. You'll take ideas from initial concept through to finished pieces, building your own creative process along the way. The course covers contextual research and gives you insight into the creative industries through live briefs and work experience opportunities.
Who this course is for
Widen your knowledge of Art and Design, and extend your practical, hands-on making skills with this Level 3 course.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in drawing and illustration across a range of styles and approaches.
You'll explore painting and printmaking techniques, experimenting with different materials.
You'll work with mixed media and learn how to combine materials creatively.
You'll design and create 3D work, including sculpture.
You'll learn how to develop an idea from initial concept through to a finished piece.
You'll research artists and creative movements to inform and strengthen your own work.
You'll gain insight into the creative industries through live briefs and work experience.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on studio practice, experimenting with materials and techniques in a classroom setting. Assessment is based on the work you produce, including portfolios, projects and contextual research. You'll develop a body of creative work that reflects your skills and ideas. Live briefs and employer engagement activities are part of the course, giving you experience of working to real creative briefs.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. EKC Ashford College (Elwick Road) will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic designer, creating visual content for print and digital media.
Illustrator, producing artwork for publishing, advertising or editorial work.
Visual merchandiser, designing in-store displays and retail environments.
Studio assistant, supporting artists or designers in a professional setting.
Printmaker, producing limited-edition artwork or commercial print work.
Art technician, supporting creative departments in schools or colleges.
What you could study next
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4) - the standard route into a degree in art or design at university.
BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration or a related subject - for those wanting to specialise and work at graduate level in the creative industries.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design (Level 4) - a shorter higher education option if you want to progress without a full degree.
