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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Gateshead

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Gateshead. Classes run full-time at Gateshead College Baltic Campus. This course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though grants and bursaries may be available depending on your circumstances. You'll explore your own creative style across areas including drawing, painting, graphics, illustration, printmaking, and sculpture. The course runs for one year and includes work with industry professionals, giving you the chance to build a professional network early on.

Who this course is for

Do you have a passion for art, are curious to explore, and aspire to new challenges? Then this specialist course could be for you.

You'll work with an encouraging and supportive creative team to find your own unique style before specialising in your own preferred pathway; 2D Drawing, Painting, Graphics, Illustration, Printmaking 3D (Sculpture).

We work closely with industry professionals in order to provide an opportunity to build a valuable network right from the start. Competitions, collaborative working and live projects give you the confidence and skills to progress into employment or university.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your own creative style through practical studio work across multiple disciplines.
  • You'll explore 2D practices including drawing, painting, graphics, illustration, and printmaking.
  • You'll work with 3D methods including sculpture.
  • You'll build a professional network through contact with industry professionals and competitions.
  • You'll learn to develop and present creative ideas as part of a specialist pathway.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practical work, guided by a creative teaching team. Assessment is through a portfolio of work and project-based assignments. You'll develop ideas through experimentation, research, and creative projects, building toward a final body of work that demonstrates your chosen specialism.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gateshead College Baltic Campus will confirm anything else 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
  • Printmaker: creating original prints for galleries, studios, or commercial clients
  • Visual artist: exhibiting and selling original work independently
  • Art technician: supporting studios, galleries, or educational settings
  • Junior designer: entry-level roles in design agencies or in-house teams

What you could study next

  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3): a common next step before applying to a degree, helping you build a specialist portfolio.
  • BA (Hons) Fine Art, Graphic Design, or Illustration: a degree that deepens your specialism and opens graduate-level roles.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design (Level 5): a two-year higher education route, often available at further education colleges.
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