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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Wallsend

Cost£3,345.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the course practice across a range of disciplines. You'll explore drawing, design processes, materials, and visual communication. Units develop both practical skills and critical thinking. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design Practice.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = | Course Title = Pearson Nat Dip Art and Design Practice L3 | Qualification Aim Reference = 60346668 | Qualification Aim Title = BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design Practice | College Delivery Area = Sport Professional and Creative Industries (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing and observational skills across a range of media.
  • You'll explore design processes from initial idea to finished outcome.
  • You'll work with different materials, techniques, and methods.
  • You'll study visual communication and how to present your ideas.
  • You'll build a portfolio of practical work.
  • You'll develop critical and contextual understanding of art and design.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practical work, projects, and assignments. Assessment is through a portfolio of work and internally assessed units. There are no written exams. You'll receive feedback from tutors throughout the course to develop your practice.

What you will need to bring

Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for books, advertising, and online platforms.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for clients or publications.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs in-store displays for retail brands.
  • Art and design assistant, supports creative teams in studios or agencies.
  • Printmaker or studio technician, a further qualification or training is usually needed.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Art and Design, a natural next step into higher-level study.
  • Higher National Diploma (Level 5) in Art and Design, builds specialist skills for creative careers.
  • Bachelor's degree (Level 6) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, or Photography, for those wanting a full degree in a specialist area.
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