Level 3 Art and Design Course in Kendal. Classes run full-time at Kendal College Arts and Media Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs over 35 weeks and covers a wide range of visual arts disciplines, from printmaking and photography to graphic design, fashion, textiles, and 3D design. You'll work through practical workshops, primary research, and idea development across all areas. This level 3 art and design qualification is equivalent to three A-Levels and carries up to 168 UCAS points. It is awarded by University of the Arts London.
Who this course is for
This is a creative two-year course that allows you to discover a wide range of visual arts media. It is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and is worth up to 168 UCAS points. The course develops your creativity, developing your idea generation skills along with practical and technical workshops that include: - Printmaking/ Illustration - Graphic Design - Craft - Digital Media/ Animation - Fashion/ Textiles - 2D & 3D Fine Art - Photography - 3D Design Students learn through a process of primary research, including residential visits to London galleries and exhibitions, Manchester and Liverpool, and locally within their own community, as well as secondary sources. Initial ideas are taken into workshops, seminars, developmental studio work and experimental practical processes. By completing this course, you will achieve a University of Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication. This is 2 year course and is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and is worth up to 168 UCAS points (Triple Distinction*) or 144 UCAS points (Triple Distinction). UCAS have recently changed the UCAS Tariff from September 2017 so they could include more qualifications. The new Tariff points are lower than the original Tariff points but the value remains the same, as universities will just use lower Tariff numbers in their entry requirements than in previous years. Throughout the course we also deliver a core programme involving drawing, contextual studies and personal professional development. In year one you will work towards completing set assignment briefs in a variety of different art and design specialisms. They will involve contextual research that will be applied to practical workshops to develop your technical understanding. The workshops will inspire and drive your creative ability allowing you to produce a range of individual art and design outcomes. In year 2 you will be able to build on the core skills learnt in year one, with opportunities to learn more speci
Entry requirements
Five GCSE at Grade 4 or above, preferably including English or Maths and Art, Design and Media or similar; or a Level 2 (First) Diploma in Art, Design and Media at Merit Level or above. You will also be required to attend an interview to look at your art and design work. If you are a mature applicant (18+), we would be happy to interview you based on a representative portfolio of your art work. NB: Enrolment on this course is dependent on meeting the Entry Requirements stated above.
What you will learn
You'll explore printmaking and illustration techniques through hands-on studio work.
You'll develop skills in graphic design and digital media, including animation.
You'll work with fashion and textiles, building practical construction and design skills.
You'll create 2D and 3D fine art projects using a range of materials and methods.
You'll learn photography, from image capture through to editing and presentation.
You'll practise 3D design and craft, developing spatial and making skills.
You'll build idea generation skills through primary research and creative development.
You'll produce a portfolio of work across multiple visual arts disciplines.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical studio workshops, primary research, and project-based work across multiple disciplines. Teaching is classroom and studio based, with tutor-led sessions and independent creative practice. You'll attend an interview before enrolment, and your work will be assessed through a portfolio of projects built up over the two-year course. Progress is reviewed through ongoing feedback from tutors.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kendal College Arts and Media Campus 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 editorial work.
Photographer: working in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
Fashion or textile designer: designing clothing, fabric, or accessories.
Animator or digital media artist: creating motion graphics or digital content.
Visual artist or fine artist: exhibiting or selling original artwork.
Art technician: supporting studio or gallery operations.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, or a related subject at university. This qualification carries up to 168 UCAS points, making it a direct route into degree-level study.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3 or 4): a one-year course that deepens specialist practice before a degree.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design: a two-year higher education route if you prefer not to go straight to a full degree.
