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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Lancaster – Lancaster & Morecambe College

CostStudents will be expected to pay £30.00 at the start of the course to contribute to trips and workshop materials. There may be additional costs relating to trips or special events. There will be weekly costs of approx. £5.00 for materials.
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster and Morecambe College, full-time over two years.

The course covers art, design, and communication across a broad range of creative disciplines. You'll work with industry-standard software and hardware. Units include graphic design, illustration, web design, and visual communication. The course is designed for 16 to 18 year olds and includes maths and English support, work experience, and careers learning.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English, or a Level 2 related qualification at Merit or Distinction. You'll finish with an Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication, awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16-18 year old and will be delivered as a study programme which includes math and English where applicable and work experience. The course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills and employer encounters such as guest speakers.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher including Maths and English OR a Level 2 related qualification at Merit or Distinction PLUS grade C/4 or higher in BOTH Maths and English. Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in graphic design and visual communication.
  • You'll create work using industry-standard digital tools and software.
  • You'll explore illustration, web design, and image-making.
  • You'll produce creative responses to design briefs.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of your work.
  • You'll take part in work experience and employer encounters.
  • You'll develop skills in presenting and evaluating your own creative work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects, workshops, and assignments. Assessment is through a portfolio of creative work and project outcomes. The course includes educational trips and guest speakers from the creative industries. Maths and English are built into the study programme where applicable.

What you will need to bring

There is a one-off payment of £30.00 at the start of the course, covering trips and workshop materials. Weekly material costs are around £5.00. There may be additional costs for trips or special events. Lancaster and Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands and businesses.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, and media.
  • Web designer, designs and builds websites and digital interfaces.
  • Animator, creates moving image content for film, games, or online.
  • Art and design assistant, supports creative projects in a studio or agency.
  • Visual communications officer, produces graphics and content for organisations.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Art, or a related subject, for deeper specialist study.
  • A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design, a shorter higher-level route into the creative industries.
  • A degree apprenticeship in a creative or digital field, combining work and study at degree level.
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