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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day. This free foundation art, design and media course runs for one year and gives you hands-on experience across a wide range of creative disciplines. You'll explore specialist areas, develop new techniques, and build a body of work to help you decide where your creative interests lie. The course is free for learners who are 16 to 18 years old and UK resident. Entry normally requires A Levels or an Extended Diploma in an art-based subject, and all applicants are interviewed with a portfolio. Mature students are welcome with or without formal qualifications.

Who this course is for

Are you are keen to develop your creative skills, explore a wide range of specialist areas, learn new techniques, and challenge your imagination to discover where your creative talents lie? This Foundation Diploma course provides a year of practical study, enabling you to make informed decisions about your future prospects as an artist or designer, as well as possible applications to degree courses.

This course is also offered as part time over a two year period.

Entry requirements

Students will normally be 18 years when starting this course, having achieved A Level qualifications or an Extended Diploma within Art based subjects. All applicants are interviewed with a supporting portfolio of creative work.

Mature students with or without formal qualifications are welcomed and will be interviewed with a supporting portfolio of work.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a wide range of specialist creative areas, from fine art to graphic design and media.
  • You'll develop practical skills in a variety of art and design techniques.
  • You'll challenge your creative thinking and experiment with different approaches.
  • You'll build and refine a portfolio of work across the year.
  • You'll make informed decisions about your direction as an artist or designer.
  • You'll gain the knowledge and evidence needed to apply for degree-level study.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and studio-based, with classroom sessions at Truro College. You'll work on projects that build your portfolio throughout the year. Assessment is through coursework and the portfolio of creative work you develop, rather than written exams. All applicants are interviewed with a supporting portfolio before the course begins.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

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

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art or Illustration: a natural next step after completing a foundation art, design and media qualification, giving you three years of specialist degree-level study.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design or Animation: if the course points you toward digital or commercial creative work.
  • BA (Hons) Photography or Film Production: for those whose portfolio develops a strong focus on lens-based or moving image work.

Most applicants use their portfolio and this level 3 foundation art, design and media certificate to apply directly to UK university degree programmes.

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