Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Maidstone. Classes run full-time at MidKent College Maidstone Campus. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, to join. The course covers practical, theoretical and transferable skills across art, design and communication, with a focus on photography. You'll work in professional photographic studios and develop technical skills supported by an expert team.
Who this course is for
The UK Games Art, Animation and Visual Effects industries are continuously expanding and are greatly respected throughout the world. Some of the biggest players in those industries are less than an hour’s commute from the MidKent College campuses. If youre looking to join the creative, exciting and fulfilling world of games, film or television production, this course is a great way to start. You will learn directly from staff who have worked on major feature films or made triple A games. All of our teaching staff have signficant industry experience and will draw on this to teach and mentor you through a number of creative projects encompassing game environments, character design and creation, animation and visual effects, plus so much more. The MidKent Games Art Production course represents an opportunity to start down the path to an amazing creative career doing something you love. The level 3 course lets you focus on a number of specialist areas, helping you to plan for your future role in the industry. It will help you to develop a high level of technical and artistic skills in 3D design and production within a number of projects. The course focuses on individual and team-based projects, to enable each assessment to specialise for future progression into industry. You will be taught a number of industry standard software applications (including Unreal, Unity, Maya, Mudbox and Adobe creative suite) helping to develop a variety of projects. You will be assessed through written and practical projects throughout the year. These assessments are a mix of internally and externally assessed work. The course is made up of two one year programmes. In the first year you will study the UAL L3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication (Games Art Production). If you complete this successfully with the minimum of a Pass, you will be able to progress to the second year, when you will study the UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, De
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and maths at grade 4/C or above.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical photography skills, including studio and technical techniques.
You'll build theoretical knowledge of the photography and creative industries sector.
You'll practise art and design skills across visual communication and creative practice.
You'll apply transferable skills relevant across the wider creative industries.
You'll work with professional photographic studio equipment.
You'll produce a body of creative work demonstrating your development as a practitioner.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical studio sessions, classroom-based theory, and project work. Assessment is through coursework, portfolio development, and practical assignments. You'll be supported by a specialist photography and creative arts team throughout the course. All learning takes place on campus during daytime hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Maidstone Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Photographer: work in commercial, portrait or editorial photography.
Graphic designer: create visual content for print and digital media.
Art director: lead visual concepts for campaigns and publications.
Illustrator: produce artwork for books, advertising and media.
Visual merchandiser: design in-store displays and retail environments.
Content creator: produce photo and visual content for brands and social media.
Studio assistant: support photographers and creative teams on shoots.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Photography or Fine Art: a degree at a UK university, building directly on this level 3 art and design qualification.
BA (Hons) Graphic Design or Illustration: another degree route for those focusing on design and communication.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production: a two-year higher-level qualification if you want to stay in further education before a degree.
University of the Arts London Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: a specialist pre-degree course that prepares you for competitive art school applications.
