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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Lewisham for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Lewisham. Classes run at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form, full-time during the day, over two years. You'll explore fine art, graphic communication, fashion and textile design, animation, photography, and 3D design. In your first year you build core creative skills across a broad range of practices. In your second year you develop a specialist portfolio that reflects your own creative direction. Work placements are part of the course, giving you direct experience of roles in the creative industries. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, including Maths and English at grade 4.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll experiment with a wide range of tools, materials, and techniques across art and design disciplines.
  • You'll study and practise fine art, 3D design, textile design, graphics, and photography.
  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills essential to the creative process.
  • You'll build a specialist portfolio of work in a chosen area of art and design.
  • You'll gain work placement experience in creative industry roles.
  • You'll develop your personal creative identity and direction within a specialist discipline.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based studio practice, experimenting with materials and techniques hands-on. Assessment is through centre-devised projects and assignments rather than written exams. You'll build a body of work across both years, with your second-year portfolio forming a central part of your assessment. The qualification carries the same UCAS points as three A Levels.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer: creating visual content for brands and media
  • Photographer: working in commercial, editorial, or events photography
  • Fashion or textile designer: designing clothing, fabric, or surface patterns
  • Animator: producing animation for film, games, or digital media
  • Illustrator: creating artwork for publishing, advertising, or digital platforms
  • 3D designer or model maker: working in product, set, or exhibition design
  • Art director: leading visual creative work in agencies or studios

What you could study next

This qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and is recognised for university entry. You could progress to a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Fashion, Photography, Animation, or a related creative subject at degree level. A Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is another route if you want a preparatory year before committing to a degree specialism. Some graduates move into Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) in creative disciplines as an alternative to a full degree.

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