Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Camden – King’s Cross Campus

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
Apply now →

About this course

Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Camden. Classes run full-time at King's Cross Campus, five days a week during the day. This University of the Arts London Diploma covers interior design and surface pattern, blending traditional and digital creative techniques. In year one you build skills in materials, processes, and equipment. Year two is more independent, letting you develop your own creative practice. The course runs over 36 weeks per year across two years. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above and a portfolio of creative work to apply.

Who this course is for

This course is accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL).This Art and Design course will focus on studio-based practice, supported by Professional Practice and Critical Contextual Study modules to help you define your practice. Seminars, lectures, and gallery visits expand knowledge, while practical workshops encourage experimentation and diverse artistic development. You will present your work in group critique settings, developing confidence and communication skills.Key skills development includes observational drawing, traditional painting techniques, and sculpture combined with digital processing, film, and 3D digital developments. Teaching ranges from one-to-one supervision to small group tuition and public projects.This course will explore traditional and contemporary artistic practices, which will challenge you to develop experimental approaches in 2D, 3D, and 4D.• 2D: Investigates how making is informed by contemporary culture, politics, and social forms. It explores questions of image and abstraction, considering the screen, picture plane, and surface as fundamental aspects of visual production.• 3D: Explores materiality, scale, and production in relation to place and audience. Students engage with traditional and new 3D technologies and hybrid production processes, exploring materials and sculpture as well as digital.• 3D mock-ups and simulations: Disengagement allows students to explore conventional understandings of studio, exhibition, and institutional spaces.• 4D: Examines time-based, durational, performative, and interdisciplinary practices. Critical perspectives shape studio experimentation, challenging conventions of artistic practice.The course is located at our Kings Cross centre. It is a full-time, two-year course designed for those who wish to develop their skills and knowledge in art and design.We encourage an exploratory approach, allowing students to experiment with various traditional and digital techniques to

Entry requirements

You will need:Four GCSES at grade 4 (C) or above.A portfolio of creative work demonstrating an interest in any creative area, including digital and traditional illustration, graphic design, print, drawing, painting, and photography.A successful interview with the course tutors to discuss aspirations and review work.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in interior design and surface pattern across traditional and digital methods.
  • You'll work in a print studio using screen printing, etching, and heat press techniques.
  • You'll use industry-standard software in Mac suites to produce digital work.
  • You'll build a creative identity by responding to set briefs and self-directed projects.
  • You'll practise drawing, painting, and sculpture in dedicated studio spaces.
  • You'll use digital photography equipment with technical support on hand.
  • You'll collaborate with peers and develop a professional portfolio of work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practice, set briefs, and independent projects. Teaching takes place in specialist spaces including print studios, digital photography studios, and open studio areas. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio development rather than written exams. In year one the focus is guided and skills-based. In year two you work more independently, shaping your own creative direction.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a portfolio of creative work to apply. This can include digital and traditional illustration, graphic design, print, drawing and painting, or photography. King's Cross Campus will confirm any materials you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Interior designer: plan and design interior spaces for clients
  • Surface pattern designer: create repeat patterns for textiles, wallpaper, and print
  • Graphic designer: produce visual content for brands and publications
  • Illustrator: create artwork for publishing, advertising, and digital media
  • Set designer: design environments for theatre, film, or television
  • Visual merchandiser: style retail displays and brand environments
  • Art technician: support creative departments in schools or studios

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Interior Design: a degree-level route into professional interior design practice.
  • BA (Hons) Textile Design: focuses on surface pattern, weave, and print at degree level.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design: develops visual communication skills for a design career.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (UAL): a one-year course that prepares you for degree-level study across a range of creative disciplines.
Apply on capitalccg.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at King's Cross Campus

More courses near you