Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Chatham. Classes run at MidKent College Medway Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study for one year, building practical and theoretical skills across art, design, communication, and photography. The course covers technical studio skills alongside transferable creative knowledge that applies across the creative industries. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, to be considered for a place. The University of the Arts London awards this qualification.
Who this course is for
The UK Games Art, Animation and Visual Effects industries are continuously expanding and are greatly respected throughout the world. Some of the biggest players in those industries are less than an hour’s commute from the MidKent College campuses. If youre looking to join the creative, exciting and fulfilling world of games, film or television production, this course is a great way to start. You will learn directly from staff who have worked on major feature films or made triple A games. All of our teaching staff have signficant industry experience and will draw on this to teach and mentor you through a number of creative projects encompassing game environments, character design and creation, animation and visual effects, plus so much more. The MidKent Games Art Production course represents an opportunity to start down the path to an amazing creative career doing something you love. The level 3 course lets you focus on a number of specialist areas, helping you to plan for your future role in the industry. It will help you to develop a high level of technical and artistic skills in 3D design and production within a number of projects. The course focuses on individual and team-based projects, to enable each assessment to specialise for future progression into industry. You will be taught a number of industry standard software applications (including Unreal, Unity, Maya, Mudbox and Adobe creative suite) helping to develop a variety of projects. You will be assessed through written and practical projects throughout the year. These assessments are a mix of internally and externally assessed work. The course is made up of two one year programmes. In the first year you will study the UAL L3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication (Games Art Production). If you complete this successfully with the minimum of a Pass, you will be able to progress to the second year, when you will study the UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, De
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and maths at grade 4/C or above.
What you will learn
You'll develop technical photography skills, including studio lighting and camera operation.
You'll explore the theory and history behind art, design, and visual communication.
You'll practise creative problem-solving across different design briefs.
You'll build a portfolio of practical work to demonstrate your skills.
You'll learn how to research and develop ideas from concept to finished outcome.
You'll gain an understanding of how the creative industries work in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of studio-based practical sessions, theoretical study, and project work. Teaching takes place in photographic studios and classroom settings. Assessment is through coursework, practical projects, and a portfolio of work you build throughout the year. You'll be supported by a specialist photography and creative arts team.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Medway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Photographer: work in commercial, portrait, or editorial photography.
Graphic designer: create visual content for brands and media.
Illustrator: produce artwork for publishing, advertising, or digital platforms.
Art technician: support studios in schools, colleges, or galleries.
Visual merchandiser: design displays for retail environments.
Digital content creator: produce images and visual assets for online channels.
Junior designer: entry-level role in a design studio or agency.
What you could study next
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4): a common next step before applying to a degree.
BA (Hons) Photography, Graphic Design, or Fine Art: undergraduate degrees at UK universities, including University of the Arts London.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design (Level 4): a work-focused higher education route available at many colleges.
