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Free Level 3 Foundation Art, Design and Media Course in Scarborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyABC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Foundation Art, Design and Media Course in Scarborough. Classes run full-time at Scarborough Sixth Form College. This free foundation art, design and media course is funded through the ESFA 16-19 programme. It runs over one year and covers a broad range of creative disciplines, helping you develop your own artistic direction and build a strong portfolio. The course is designed to prepare you for higher education in art, design, or media. You'll explore different areas of creative practice, experiment with ideas, and present your work through exhibition.

Who this course is for

More details about studying Art, Design and Media at Scarborough Sixth Form College can be found on the S6F website, https://s6f.ac.uk/courses/art-design-amp-media-foundation-diploma?category=foundation-diploma. Our admissions team will be happy to answer any queries sent to [email protected]

Entry requirements

Please see the S6F Website for current entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a wide range of creative disciplines across art, design and media.
  • You'll develop your own creative voice and artistic direction.
  • You'll build and refine a portfolio of work to support higher education applications.
  • You'll experiment with materials, techniques and ideas across different specialisms.
  • You'll critically reflect on your own creative practice and development.
  • You'll present and exhibit your work to an audience.
  • You'll gain an understanding of career and study routes in the creative industries.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practice, creative projects, and experimentation across a range of disciplines. Assessment is portfolio-based, drawing on the work you produce throughout the year. You'll also take part in an end-of-year exhibition. Learning is hands-on and project-led, with time to develop ideas, respond to briefs, and reflect on your creative progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer: create visual content for brands and media
  • Illustrator: produce artwork for publishing, advertising, and digital media
  • Photographer: work in commercial, editorial, or arts photography
  • Animator: create moving image content for film, TV, or games
  • Art director: lead visual style on creative and media projects
  • Set or production designer: design environments for theatre, film, or TV
  • Visual merchandiser: create displays and visual identity for retail brands

What you could study next

A Level 3 Foundation Art, Design and Media Qualification is widely used as a route into higher education. You could go on to a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Animation, or a related creative subject at university. Some learners also progress to Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) or Higher National Certificates (HNCs) in art and design disciplines, which are offered at colleges and can lead to a degree top-up.

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