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Free Level 3 Art and Design Course in Selby

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
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 Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time over two years.

You'll work across a wide range of creative disciplines. These include drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, illustration, photography, textiles, and digital work. You'll develop your skills in a studio environment and IT suites. The course builds your creative practice alongside skills like time management and presentation.

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

Who this course is for

This creative and exciting pathway is aimed at broadening and expanding your art and design skills to a very high standard in areas such as drawing, design generation, painting, 3-dimensional design, printmaking, surface design, graphic design, illustration, photography, textiles and digital applications. Working within a creative studio environment and IT suites, you will develop your knowledge, self-confidence, communication, time-management and presentation skills, resulting in a professional portfolio and body of work.

You will also have the opportunity to be involved in live briefs, some of the clients we have worked with are AIMC, Now Then Consortium, North Yorkshire Council, National Rail and Up for Yorkshire.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths. OR 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English or Maths and a Level 2 in either English or Maths. OR Successful completion of Level 2 at Merit Grade and GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 and Level 2 in either English or Maths.

PLUS Satisfactory interview and a portfolio of work for all options above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing and painting skills across a range of styles and techniques.
  • You'll explore printmaking, surface design, and textile processes.
  • You'll build skills in graphic design and illustration.
  • You'll learn photography and digital applications.
  • You'll work on 3-dimensional design projects.
  • You'll develop your ability to generate and present design ideas.
  • You'll build time management and communication skills through studio practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects and practical work in IT suites. Assessment is through a portfolio of work built up over the two years. You'll also take part in an interview as part of the entry process. Selby College will confirm the full assessment breakdown before you start.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a portfolio of your existing work to apply. Selby College 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 publishing, advertising, and digital media.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
  • Textile designer, develops patterns and surfaces for fashion or interiors.
  • Visual artist, creates original work for exhibitions or commissions.
  • Digital content creator, produces visual assets for online platforms.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, or Illustration, the natural next step after this BTEC.
  • A degree in Photography or Textile Design, for those who specialise during the course.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design, a shorter higher-level option if a full degree isn't the right fit yet.
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