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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Loughborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design Practice in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time during the day.

Fee remission may be available depending on your age and circumstances. Contact the centre to find out what applies to you. The course runs over two years and covers visual recording, materials and techniques, ideas and concepts, visual communication, and contextual influences in art and design. You'll work across photography, mixed media, graphics, digital art, printmaking, and fine art. Projects are tutor-led, but you'll also develop your own briefs.

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

Who this course is for

This is a two-year, full-time course aimed at people who are interested in pursuing a career in the creative industries. You'll learn both the practical, artistic skills and the theory that informs them. There will also be help to develop your professional practice.

Entry requirements

At least five GCSEs at grade C or above, with satisfactory English and Maths grades, or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma (at Merit level), with satisfactory English and Maths grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills across photography, mixed media, graphics, digital art, printmaking, and fine art.
  • You'll study visual recording techniques used in art and design.
  • You'll explore materials, techniques, and processes in art and design.
  • You'll develop ideas and concepts and learn how to communicate them visually.
  • You'll examine contextual and historical influences on art and design.
  • You'll build your professional practice through tutor-led projects and self-directed briefs.
  • You'll gain experience through trips, exhibitions, and guest speaker sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through tutor-led classes and practical project work in the studio. Assessment is coursework-based. You'll respond to set tasks and also produce your own briefs within specific units. Work is built up through a portfolio of projects across different art disciplines. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands and media.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, and digital platforms.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
  • Digital artist, creates artwork and assets for games, film, or online media.
  • Printmaker, produces original prints for galleries or commercial clients.
  • Art and design assistant, supports creative projects in studios or agencies.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, for a broader qualification before university.
  • A Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a common step into higher education for creative students.
  • A BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, or Fine Art at university, building on the skills and portfolio you develop on this course.
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