Level 3 Art and Design Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day, over 68 weeks. This University of the Arts London Diploma covers the skills common to all art and design disciplines. In the first stage you get a broad grounding across creative practice. In the second stage you specialise in one of four pathways: Fashion and Textiles, Graphics and Multimedia Design, Three-Dimensional Design, or Fine Art. The course earns UCAS points, which you can use to apply for degree-level art and design courses.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll develop core creative and design skills that underpin all art and design disciplines.
You'll explore the role of the creative process within the creative industries.
You'll learn how to plan and develop a project from initial idea through to finished outcome.
You'll build a specialist body of work in your chosen pathway: Fashion and Textiles, Graphics, Illustration, Animation and Multimedia Design, Three-Dimensional Design, or Fine Art.
You'll prepare a portfolio for UCAS applications or job interviews.
You'll gain an understanding of how to communicate ideas visually and practically.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based practical work, projects, and creative assignments in the classroom. Assessment is through a portfolio of work and project outcomes that demonstrate your skills across the course. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this level 3 art and design qualification is the right starting point for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey 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 media.
Illustrator: producing artwork for publishing, advertising, or games.
Fashion or textile designer: developing clothing and fabric concepts.
Animator or multimedia designer: working in games, film, or digital media.
Fine artist: exhibiting or selling original creative work.
Visual merchandiser: designing retail displays and brand environments.
Art and design technician: supporting studios, galleries, or colleges.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, Fine Art, Fashion, or a related subject at university. This Diploma earns UCAS points and is recognised by Higher Education art and design courses.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4): a one-year university-level course that deepens specialist practice before a full degree.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design: a vocational higher education route if you prefer not to take a full degree.
