Level 3 Art and Design Course in Pershore

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Practice Course in Pershore. Classes run at Pershore College, full-time over two years.

Tuition is free if you're under 19 years old or hold an EHCP. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though waivers are available based on income or benefits. All students may be charged for materials, equipment, and trips.

The course covers digital photography, corporate branding, illustration, packaging design, and moving image. You'll build project management and research skills alongside practical design work, with a focus on commercial outcomes. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design Practice.

Who this course is for

Year 1 - In the first year you will develop a range of different skills, such as; project management, research skills, design skills and the digital skills to be able to produce professional quality outcomes. We will look at developing your digital photography skills, corporate branding skills, illustration skills and packaging identity and moving image. Most of what you study will have a commercial outcome which will not look out of place in the real world. Year 2 - Once you have developed all the basic skills you need, year 2 will focus on using a combination of those skills in your independent project. This is your opportunity to showcase the skills you have developed, your own experiences, your passions and to experiment with new ideas to produce a fit for purpose product or outcome of your own choosing. Learners take charge of their project outcomes, making decisions concerning what they want to produce and what that outcome will look like. All under the guidance of experienced lecturers. This course is delivered as two qualifications, each a year long (usually a national or 90 credit diploma in Year 1 and the extended diploma in Year 2). Students who are 18 years old when they start Year 1 will therefore be 19 at the start of Year 2 and may be subject to fees for the Year 2 qualification. All learners will need to successfully complete the Year 1 qualification to be able to progress to the Year 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop digital photography skills for professional-quality outcomes.
  • You'll practise corporate branding and visual identity design.
  • You'll create illustration work across a range of briefs.
  • You'll explore packaging design and moving image production.
  • You'll build project management and research skills.
  • You'll produce work aimed at real commercial contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects and practical briefs in the classroom. Assessment is largely through a portfolio of coursework built up over the two years. You'll develop work in response to set briefs, with feedback from tutors throughout. There is no written exam for most units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Pershore College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that all students may be charged for some materials, equipment, and any trips that form part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands and businesses.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, and digital media.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
  • Packaging designer, develops product identity and packaging visuals.
  • Junior art director, supports creative direction in agencies or studios.
  • Digital content creator, produces visual assets for social and online platforms.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design or Illustration, a degree that builds on your BTEC portfolio and opens graduate-level roles.
  • BA (Hons) Photography, for those who want to specialise further in the discipline.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design, a shorter higher-education route if a full degree is not the right step yet.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, useful if you want to explore a wider range of disciplines before committing to a degree specialism.