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Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers art, design and communication. You'll explore drawing, digital design, illustration, and visual communication. Topics develop your creative and technical skills across a range of disciplines. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing and observational skills across different media.
  • You'll explore graphic design and visual communication techniques.
  • You'll create work in illustration, photography, and digital art.
  • You'll learn how to develop and present creative ideas professionally.
  • You'll build skills in design for print and screen.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of work across art and design disciplines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects and practical workshops. Assessment is mainly through a portfolio of creative work you build during the year. You may also complete written assignments and take part in group critiques. Your tutors will review your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands and businesses.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for books, media, and advertising.
  • Web designer, designs layouts and visuals for websites.
  • Art and design assistant, supports creative teams in studios or agencies.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs displays for retail environments.
  • Photographer, works across commercial, editorial, or events photography.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or Fine Art at university, building on your Extended Diploma.
  • A degree in Web Design or Digital Media, for those interested in screen-based work.
  • A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design, a shorter higher-level route into the creative industries.
  • An apprenticeship in graphic design or digital marketing, combining work and further study.
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