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Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Redbridge

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Redbridge. Classes run at Oaks Park High School, full-time during the day.

The course covers drawing, design, and visual communication across two years of study. You'll explore different media and techniques, develop your creative practice, and build a portfolio of work. Topics span fine art, graphic design, illustration, and photography.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design.

Who this course is for

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment will provide education, training and the application of knowledge in technical areas that are directly relevant to the changing needs of construction, planning and the built environment employees, employers and professions. The course will also provide learners with enhanced knowledge and understanding of the key issues of health, safety and welfare in the construction, planning and built environment industries with enhanced knowledge and understanding of the key issues of sustainability in the construction, planning and built environment industries

Entry requirements

EITHER C Grade in any of the following GCSEs: Science, Geography, Product Design, Maths (Grade 4), OR PASS in BTEC Construction.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing and observational skills across a range of subjects.
  • You'll explore colour, composition, and visual design principles.
  • You'll work with different media, including print, digital, and mixed materials.
  • You'll study graphic design, illustration, photography, and fine art.
  • You'll research artists and designers to inform your own creative work.
  • You'll build and present a portfolio of your own projects.
  • You'll develop skills in giving and responding to creative feedback.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects, practical workshops, and creative assignments. Assessment is mainly through a portfolio of coursework built up over the two years. You'll also complete a personal investigation and a timed practical exam unit. There are no written exams in the traditional sense. Your tutor will review your work regularly and give feedback throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaks Park High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands and media.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for books, advertising, and digital platforms.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs displays for retail environments.
  • Junior art director, supports creative teams in agencies or studios.
  • Multimedia artist, creates digital content across animation and design.

What you could study next

  • A Level Art and Design, a natural next step if you want to apply to university through the traditional route.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4), a one-year course that prepares you for a degree in a specialist creative subject.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Illustration, or Fine Art, for those ready to study at degree level in a chosen discipline.

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