Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy, full-time during the day. You'll grow as a creative practitioner in your chosen specialism, working alongside professional artists and designers to build a real understanding of the creative industry. The course takes two years. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including English or Maths, to get started. This is a University of the Arts London level 3 art and design qualification.
Who this course is for
Studying this course will enable you to grow as a creative practitioner within your chosen art and design specialism. You will have opportunities to work alongside professional artists and designers to give you a greater understanding of the creative industry.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English or Maths
What you will learn
You'll develop your skills within a chosen art and design specialism.
You'll work alongside professional artists and designers on industry-relevant projects.
You'll build a portfolio of creative work to demonstrate your abilities.
You'll explore ideas, materials, and processes used in the creative industries.
You'll develop your ability to research, plan, and realise creative projects.
You'll learn to evaluate and reflect on your own creative practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based practical work, projects, and collaboration with professional artists and designers. Assessment is through a portfolio of coursework and project work built up over the two years. Classes are classroom and studio based, delivered full-time during the day at Longley Park Sixth Form Academy.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Longley Park Sixth Form Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic designer: create visual content for brands and media
Illustrator: produce artwork for publishing, advertising, and digital media
Fashion designer: design clothing and accessories for retail or bespoke clients
Interior designer: plan and design interior spaces for clients
Art technician: support artists and educators in studios or schools
Visual merchandiser: design in-store displays and retail environments
Animator: create moving images for film, TV, or digital platforms
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related subject at university. The Extended Diploma is widely accepted as a qualification for degree entry in creative arts subjects.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4): a one-year course that bridges the Extended Diploma and a degree, helping you specialise further before committing to a full degree programme.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design (Level 5): a two-year higher education qualification if you want to enter the creative industries sooner.
