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Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Coventry

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Art and Design Practice Course in Coventry. Classes run full-time at Hereward College over two years.

This course is for students aged 16 to 24 years old with an Education, Health and Care Plan. To join a Level 3 course, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma and a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers drawing, design processes, visual communication, and specialist practice across areas such as graphic design, illustration, and photography.

You'll finish with a BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design Practice.

Who this course is for

For students aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan

Entry requirements

For Level 3 courses, students will have a Level 2 Diploma qualification and grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing and mark-making skills across a range of media.
  • You'll explore design processes from initial ideas through to finished outcomes.
  • You'll study visual communication and how to present work to an audience.
  • You'll build a specialist practice in an area such as graphic design, illustration, or photography.
  • You'll create a portfolio of work that demonstrates your creative development.
  • You'll learn to analyse and respond to the work of other artists and designers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practical work, projects, and coursework. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence and externally set assignments marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll work on briefs that develop your skills across the qualification, building toward a final body of work. Teaching takes place in the classroom and studio during the day.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for books, advertising, and editorial clients.
  • Photographer, works in portrait, commercial, or editorial photography.
  • Art and design assistant, supports creative teams in studios or agencies.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs in-store displays for retail brands.
  • Junior animator, creates motion graphics or character animation.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, for a broader qualification that opens more university routes.
  • A Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4), a common step before a degree.
  • A BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, or Fine Art, for those aiming for a creative degree.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design, a shorter higher-education option.
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