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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Kensington and Chelsea

CostFREE
Duration70 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London Chelsea Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances, so check the college website for current funding options.

The course covers graphic design, animation, illustration, and web design. You'll work with both digital tools and traditional techniques, exploring design for screen, print, and the web. It runs over 70 weeks, giving you time to develop a strong creative practice at a manageable pace.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication.

Who this course is for

Create for the screen, print and the web. Turn your ideas and stories into visual interactive experiences. Immerse yourself in exploration. Develop, design, animate, illustrate and build your creative future! This exciting two-year Level 3 course gives you the opportunity to explore design for the screen, the page and the web through graphic design, animation and illustration using a balance of digital and non-digital skills and techniques. You will work towards the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design & Communication in year 1, which is equivalent to 1.5 A levels and the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in year 2, which is equivalent to 3 A levels in total. You will develop a portfolio of work unique to your own specialist interests through a hands on learning experience where you will develop skills in industry software such as image manipulation and illustration, working with digital technologies such as Adobe creative software together with a powerful set of traditional skills in printmaking and design that will ensure that if you progress to higher education or industry you have a competitive edge. You will receive industry relevant briefs and have opportunities to work with employers on projects set by and led by them in branding and web design. You will be based in a dedicated specialist creative centre in central London near museums, galleries and the historic King's Road, a short walk from Fulham Broadway tube station. You will be supported and encouraged to develop your own visual language through a portfolio of work that reflects your interests in your chosen pathway. Career pathways can include: - Animator - Illustrator - Graphic designer - Motion graphics designer - Web designer - Multimedia artist - Art Director - Creative Director - Social media and marketing designer - Advertising designer - UX & UI - Concept artist - Comic artist - Packaging designer - Branding designer

Entry requirements

You will need four GCSEs of 4 or above including English or Maths. If you are under 19 and are yet to achieve you GCSE English or maths at grade 4 you will be provided with the opportunity to study these. This is an important and mandatory requirement of your Study Programme and non-attendance will result in withdrawal. Entry can be supported for students applying from alternative routes where a full package of GCSEs may not have been studied. For further information please email the course cont

What you will learn

  • You'll design for screen, print, and the web using graphic design principles.
  • You'll create animations using digital software and traditional methods.
  • You'll develop illustration skills across a range of styles and media.
  • You'll build web design skills, turning ideas into interactive visual experiences.
  • You'll work with both digital and non-digital tools and techniques.
  • You'll develop and present a personal creative practice through projects and a portfolio.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects, practical workshops, and creative briefs. Classes are classroom-based and run during the day. Assessment is through coursework, a portfolio of creative work, and project submissions. There are no written exams. You'll build your portfolio throughout the course, documenting your creative development and finished work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London Chelsea Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands, print, and digital media.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, and editorial clients.
  • Web designer, designs and builds visual layouts for websites and apps.
  • Animator, creates motion graphics and animated content for screen and digital platforms.
  • Art and design assistant, supports creative teams in studios or agencies.
  • Visual content creator, produces graphics and imagery for social media and marketing.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design or Illustration, a degree that builds on your Extended Diploma and opens graduate-level roles.
  • BA (Hons) Animation, for those who want to specialise further in moving image and digital animation.
  • HND in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher-level route into media and design industries.
  • UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a focused pre-degree year for those wanting to refine their specialism before applying to a degree course.
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