Free UAL Level 3 Art and Design Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day. This free UAL art and design course is for UK residents aged 16 to 18 years old. Over one year, you'll explore and develop your creativity across a range of media, building the skills and collaborative working practices that employers in the creative industries look for. The course is stimulating and demanding, and it bridges general creative study and more specialised work. Entry to this level 3 UAL art and design qualification is recommended for those with at least four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including a creative arts subject and either English or Maths.
Who this course is for
This Diploma provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in media to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.
This course will help you develop the skills and competencies demanded by employers in the creative industries. Through your studies you will learn to be a collaborative team player, a confident communicator, creative and innovative, an entrepreneurial problem solver, adaptable in the face of change, develop high-level technical skills both traditionally and digitally and be motivated and self-directed. You will develop an effective working understanding of media production across a diverse range of assignments and creative activities. The qualification will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the creative industries, including employment opportunities in areas such as Film Making/ Lens-based Media, Advertising, Radio, and Events Management.
Entry requirements
It is recommended that you have a minimum of 4 x GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, at least one of which should be in a creative arts subject plus either English or Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore a range of creative media and develop your own artistic practice.
You'll build skills in creative thinking, experimentation, and visual communication.
You'll learn to work collaboratively as part of a team on creative projects.
You'll develop your ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently.
You'll study the skills and competencies expected in the creative industries.
You'll transition from broad creative study toward more specialised areas of art and design.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based and classroom sessions at Truro College. Work is assessed through a portfolio of creative projects and practical assignments. You'll produce evidence of your creative process, including research, development work, and finished outcomes. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year, with your portfolio demonstrating progress and achievement across the course.
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 brands and media
Illustrator: produce artwork for publishing, advertising, and digital platforms
Photographer: work in commercial, editorial, or studio photography
Visual merchandiser: design in-store displays for retail brands
Art and design technician: support creative departments in schools or studios
Junior creative: entry-level roles in advertising and design agencies
What you could study next
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4): the standard entry route into most UK art and design degree programmes, recognised by universities across the country.
BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, or Photography: undergraduate degrees at UK universities, including University of the Arts London institutions.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design: a two-year higher education qualification if you want to specialise before committing to a full degree.
