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Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Trowbridge – Wiltshire College Trowbridge

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 Trowbridge. Classes run at Wiltshire College Trowbridge, full-time over two years. In the first year you'll explore photography, painting, sculpture, print, illustration, digital media, fashion, textiles and 3D. In the second year you'll develop specialist expertise in an area such as fine art, graphic communication, photography, textiles and fashion, or 3D design. The course includes studio and workshop sessions, exhibition visits, and opportunities to take part in competitions and public events. This is a University of the Arts London level 3 art and design qualification.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll experiment with a range of disciplines including photography, painting, sculpture, print, illustration and digital media.
  • You'll develop specialist skills in your chosen area, such as fine art, graphic communication, textiles and fashion, theatre arts, photography, or 3D design.
  • You'll create independent projects and develop a personal body of work.
  • You'll use industry-standard studios and workshops to practise both traditional and digital techniques.
  • You'll build the ability to generate, test and refine creative ideas through a reflective and experimental approach.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the creative industries and the professional context your work sits within.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio and workshop practice, guided by lecturers who are working creative practitioners. Learning is hands-on and project-based. You'll be assessed through a portfolio of work, practical projects, and written or reflective elements. The course includes visits to local and London-based exhibitions, competitions, and public events that form part of your wider learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wiltshire College Trowbridge will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer: creating visual content for brands and media
  • Illustrator: producing artwork for publishing, advertising or digital platforms
  • Photographer: working in commercial, editorial or arts photography
  • Fashion or textile designer: designing clothing, fabric or surface pattern
  • 3D designer or model maker: working in product, interior or theatre design
  • Visual artist: exhibiting and selling original work
  • Art technician: supporting studios in colleges, schools or galleries

What you could study next

This level 3 art and design qualification is recognised as a route into higher education. Many learners go on to a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4) to develop a specialist portfolio before applying to a degree. Others apply directly to a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Fashion, Textiles, or a related creative subject at university. Some choose a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a creative discipline as a more vocational route into the industry.

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