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Free UAL Level 3 Art and Design Course in Penzance

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free UAL Level 3 Art and Design Course in Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College, full-time during the day. This level 3 UAL art and design qualification runs for one year. You'll explore a wide range of art and design media, develop your own visual language, and build toward a final project. The course covers both individual practice and collaborative work, with drawing as a core thread throughout. To apply, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, English Literature, or Maths. A merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma may also be considered.

Who this course is for

In this course, you will be challenged to investigate a diverse range of Art and Design media, develop your own innovative visual language and unleash your creative potential, both as an individual and a collaborator. Do you have a lively, enquiring mind? Do you enjoy developing your ideas through creative exploration of different media, expanding your skills and building toward a final project? This course provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in the visual arts to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from further to higher education. The Creative Practice Level 3 Extended Diploma offers a fantastic opportunity for you to explore a range of exciting creative techniques and processes, through a series of vocationally relevant projects.

This course is aimed primarily at those who have recently completed their secondary education and is a practically based programme that covers a broad range of Art and Design subjects. The qualification has been written with the support of University of the Arts London Institutions including Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Art.

The course will prepare you with the skills and creative thinking these institutions and other HE institutions require for their undergraduate courses. The course will give you the knowledge, skills and understanding to explore, develop and test your creativity in areas such as fine art, graphics, 3D, textile processes, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, mixed media image creation, specialist design software, contextual studies, and photography.

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above to include either English Language or Literature and/or Maths. A merit on a relevant level 2 diploma can also be considered.

In addition to general entry requirements for L3 Diploma courses, a keen interest in drawing to develop your creativity, as a design stimulus and as a means of gathering creative ideas and making them visible is absolutely essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a diverse range of art and design media and techniques.
  • You'll develop your own visual language and creative identity.
  • You'll use drawing as a tool for generating and communicating ideas.
  • You'll work independently on self-directed creative projects.
  • You'll collaborate with others on shared creative briefs.
  • You'll build a body of work leading to a final major project.
  • You'll investigate and respond to contemporary and historical art and design practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio practice, creative projects, and critical investigation. Assessment is based on a portfolio of work built up throughout the year, alongside a final major project. You'll receive regular feedback on your work in class. There is no written exam. The University of the Arts London sets the assessment framework for this Diploma.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creating visual content for print and digital.
  • Illustrator, producing artwork for publishing, advertising, or media.
  • Photographer, working in commercial, editorial, or fine art contexts.
  • Visual merchandiser, designing retail displays and brand environments.
  • Art technician, supporting studios, galleries, or educational settings.
  • Textile designer, developing patterns and surface designs for fashion or interiors.
  • Animator, producing motion graphics or character animation.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4) - the standard entry route into a BA degree in art, design, or architecture at most UK universities.
  • BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, or a related subject - degree-level study at a university or arts college.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design - a two-year higher education qualification if you prefer a vocational route into the creative industries.
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