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Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Stoke-on-Trent – Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
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 Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run full-time at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers two disciplines: Photography and Graphic Design. You'll learn how to frame and light photographs, design product packaging, screenprint, and create short films. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, a BTEC First Diploma, or an appropriate Level 2 qualification. There's a pre-induction interview to confirm the level is right for you. The course is awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

Split across the two disciplines of Photography and Graphic Design our level three course prepares learners for the move beyond college, be it to study further at University or into the world of Employment.

You will learn how to frame and light a perfect photograph, design and create your own product packaging, screenprint your own products, and explore moving image in the form of short films.

Expert tutors with decades of combined experience from the world of art will guide your ideas hel

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grade A*-C/grade 4 and above, BTEC First Diploma, appropriate NVQ Level 2 or Intermediate qualification. You will have a pre-induction interview/assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to frame and light photographs to a professional standard.
  • You'll design and produce your own product packaging.
  • You'll screenprint your own designs onto products.
  • You'll create short films and explore moving image techniques.
  • You'll develop skills in graphic design and visual communication.
  • You'll build a creative portfolio of work across both disciplines.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and studio environment at Cauldon Campus, guided by tutors with professional experience in art and design. Learning is hands-on and project-based, covering both photography and graphic design. Assessment is through coursework and a portfolio of creative work you build across the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer: create visual content for brands and businesses.
  • Photographer: shoot commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Packaging designer: design product packaging for retail and marketing.
  • Multimedia producer: produce short films and digital content.
  • Visual communications assistant: support design teams in agencies or studios.
  • Print technician: operate screenprinting and production equipment.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design or Photography: a degree at university, which this course is designed to prepare you for.
  • BA (Hons) Fine Art: broaden your practice into fine art at degree level.
  • HNC/HND in Art and Design: a higher-level college qualification if you want to progress before going to university.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Design: deepen specialist skills in a design discipline.
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