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Free UAL Level 3 Art and Design Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free UAL Level 3 Art and Design Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley College, full-time during the day, over two years. This is a University of the Arts London level 3 UAL art and design qualification with a strong practical focus. You'll develop your creativity and build theoretical knowledge through fashion and clothing projects. By the end of the course, you'll have a portfolio ready to showcase at an end-of-year exhibition. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English. A GCSE in art or textiles is an advantage.

Who this course is for

The Fashion and Clothing Extended Diploma is a practical, work related course. You will produce work which investigates and develops both your creativity and theoretical knowledge of fashion and clothing.

By the end of the second year you will produce a portfolio of practical fashion and clothing projects which you will showcase in our end of year exhibition.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English GCSE in art or textiles will be an advantage You will normally take part in an interview prior to being enrolled on the programme

What you will learn

  • You'll investigate and develop creative ideas through practical fashion and clothing projects.
  • You'll build theoretical knowledge of fashion and clothing design.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of work across both years of the course.
  • You'll present your work in an end-of-year exhibition.
  • You'll develop skills in research, design development, and visual communication.
  • You'll explore materials, techniques, and processes used in fashion and clothing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, work-related projects in the classroom. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll gather evidence of your creative and theoretical work across both years. An interview takes place before you enrol. The course is delivered full-time during the day at Barnsley College.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fashion designer: creating clothing and textile collections for brands or independently.
  • Textile designer: developing patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors.
  • Visual merchandiser: styling product displays in retail environments.
  • Costume designer: designing costumes for theatre, film, or television.
  • Fashion stylist: selecting clothing and accessories for shoots or clients.
  • Illustrator: producing artwork for fashion, publishing, or advertising.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fashion Design or Textile Design: a degree that builds directly on your Level 3 portfolio and takes your practice to graduate level.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4): a one-year course that prepares you for degree-level study across a broader range of art and design disciplines.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Fashion and Textiles: a two-year higher education qualification available at many colleges, including some with degree top-up routes.
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