Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Leeds. Classes run at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. This free art and design course is assessed entirely through coursework, with no written exams. You'll work on live briefs with real clients, developing skills in architectural design, spatial design, and 3D art. Units cover design history, studio planning, and creating interior or architecture concepts. To join, you'll need a grade 4 in GCSE Art or Design, or you can complete a design task set by the department.
Who this course is for
School leavers aged 16 to 19
Entry requirements
You will need a grade 4 in GCSE Art or Design if studied. If you did not have the opportunity to study GCSE Art or Design, you must successfully complete a design task set by the department.
What you will learn
You'll explore design history and architectural styles, applying them to practical briefs.
You'll plan and produce scale models of artists' and designers' studios.
You'll use CAD and physical model-making to develop spatial design concepts.
You'll create 3D art and design work for an external client or brand.
You'll research, plan, and develop ideas for a specialist art or design brief.
You'll realise a final outcome for a brief of your own choosing, in interior design or architecture.
How you will learn
This level 3 art and design qualification is assessed 100% through coursework. There are no exams. You'll complete six units across two years, each worth an equal share of your final grade. Some units are taught individually and others in tandem. You'll submit physical models, scale prototypes, CAD work, sketch portfolios, and written supporting documents. Much of the work is project-based, with briefs set by external clients.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Architectural technician assistant: support architects with drawings and models
Interior design assistant: help plan and visualise interior spaces
Graphic designer: create visual content for brands and campaigns
Visual merchandiser: design retail displays and pop-up environments
Set designer: develop physical spaces for theatre, film, or events
Design studio coordinator: manage projects and client briefs in a studio
CAD technician: produce technical drawings using computer-aided design software
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Architecture: a degree route if you want to work toward becoming a qualified architect.
BA (Hons) Interior Design: takes your spatial design skills into a full degree programme.
BA (Hons) Fine Art or Graphic Design: broader creative degree routes building on your art and design qualification.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design: a two-year higher-level qualification if you prefer a vocational route after your Level 3 art and design classes.
