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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Westminster – City of Westminster College Paddington Green – Daytime – Full-time

Cost£3,345.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, full-time during the day.

You'll work across specialist areas including fine art, photography, fashion and textiles, and graphic design. Studios are equipped with professional cameras, a darkroom, and Apple Mac suites running Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. The course runs over 36 weeks. You'll build a portfolio through hands-on projects and live creative briefs.

This art and design qualification leads to the University of the Arts London Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication.

Who this course is for

16-18 Only

Entry requirements

4 - 5 GCSEs (grades 4 - 5), including English (flexibility may apply), OR Level 2 qualification, An interview will be required and we would like to see examples of your media work; we’ll be in touch after you apply to invite you to an interview., Alternative entry via relevant experience may be acceptable,

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in fine art, photography, fashion and textiles, and graphic design.
  • You'll work with industry-standard equipment including professional cameras and design software.
  • You'll create work in response to live creative briefs.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of your creative work.
  • You'll use software such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
  • You'll develop ideas from concept through to finished visual outcomes.
  • You'll engage with external exhibitions and industry projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, studio-based projects in professional art and creative spaces. Tutors bring industry backgrounds to the teaching. Assessment is through portfolio work, creative projects, and presentations. You'll work on live briefs and have opportunities to show work in external exhibitions.

What you will need to bring

City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Art and design assistant, supports creative teams in studios or agencies.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Photographer, shoots commercial, editorial, or creative work.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, or digital platforms.
  • Fashion or textiles assistant, works in design or production roles.
  • Junior creative, entry-level role in a design or media agency.

What you could study next

  • A degree in art, design, or a related subject at a UK university, the most common next step from this Diploma.
  • A foundation degree or HND in graphic design, photography, or fine art, a Level 5 route into specialist practice.
  • A degree-level apprenticeship in a creative discipline, combining work and study.
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