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Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Wandsworth

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers a wide range of creative disciplines. You can explore fine art, photography, graphics, fashion, animation, textiles, and product design. You'll build a strong portfolio and develop your own creative voice. The course is an approved University of the Arts London qualification, which can support your application to art and design degree courses.

You'll finish with an Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication.

Who this course is for

This course is for those who have a strong interest in the visual arts. It provides an exciting opportunity to explore: architecture, fashion, photography, graphics, product and interior design, textiles, fine art, animation. Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is an approved centre for the University of the Arts London Awarding Body, which enables us to offer our students opportunities for widening participation schemes, specialist summer schools and a supportive transition to higher education, including London College of Fashion.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above ideally including English Language at grade 4 or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma at Merit with English Language at grade 4.

In addition/ within those 5 GCSEs, for this subject you will need to achieve Grade 4 in an Art-related qualification OR BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design with Merit

What you will learn

  • You'll explore fine art, illustration, and drawing techniques.
  • You'll work with photography, including composition and editing.
  • You'll study graphic design and visual communication.
  • You'll experiment with fashion, textiles, and product design.
  • You'll investigate animation and moving image.
  • You'll develop a personal creative project from concept to final piece.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of your work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio practice, workshops, and project-based work. Assessment is through a portfolio of creative work and a personal investigation. There are no written exams. You'll receive feedback from tutors throughout the course and develop your ideas across a range of briefs and disciplines.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College 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 publishing, advertising, and digital platforms.
  • Web designer, designs the look and layout of websites.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
  • Animator, creates moving image for film, games, or online content.
  • Fashion designer, develops clothing and textile collections.
  • Art and design technician, supports creative teams in studios or schools.

What you could study next

  • BA in Graphic Design or Illustration, the natural next step for most art and design graduates.
  • BA in Fine Art, for those focused on studio practice and exhibition work.
  • BA in Fashion Design or Textiles, if you specialise in that area during the course.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course some learners take before a degree to develop their portfolio further.
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