Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Margate. Classes run at EKC Margate Digital, full-time during the day. This level 3 art and design qualification covers traditional and digital design techniques, with a focus on animation and illustration. You'll work through practical workshops and live briefs across drawn, digital, 3D and mixed media practices. The course runs for 44 weeks. It's developed in partnership with a local animation studio, giving you industry exposure and portfolio-building opportunities alongside your studies.
Who this course is for
Develop your in-depth understanding of traditional and digital design techniques, with this specialist course in Animation and Illustration.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in traditional drawing and illustration techniques.
You'll learn digital design and production methods used in animation.
You'll work across 3D and mixed media creative practices.
You'll respond to live briefs, building experience of real creative industry processes.
You'll build a portfolio of work to support further study or employment.
You'll gain insight into the animation and illustration industries through studio collaboration.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshops and hands-on project work in the classroom. Live briefs give you experience of working to creative industry standards. The course is delivered under the University of the Arts London framework. Assessment is through portfolio work and project-based assignments rather than written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. EKC Margate Digital will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Illustrator. Create artwork for publishing, advertising and digital media.
Animator. Produce animation for film, games or online content.
Graphic designer. Design visual content for brands and campaigns.
Digital content creator. Produce creative assets for social and digital platforms.
Storyboard artist. Plan visual sequences for film, TV or games.
Junior games artist. Create characters and environments for game studios.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Illustration or Animation. A degree at a UK university for those wanting to specialise further and pursue professional creative careers.
BA (Hons) Graphic Design. Broadens your skills into branding, typography and visual communication.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production. A two-year higher education route into media and digital industries.
Creative apprenticeship. Combine paid work with structured training in a creative sector role.
