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Level 3 Art and Design Course in Southwark

Cost£9,000.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Art and Design Course in Southwark. Classes run at Southwark College Main Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers art, design and communication across 35 weeks. You'll develop practical and creative skills in a range of visual arts disciplines. Units explore drawing, design processes, photography, and communication through image and media. You'll build a portfolio of work as you progress.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade four or above, including English and maths, plus a portfolio of creative work. You finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The UAL level 3 Applied General Diploma in Art and Design is designed to be an 'Applied General' qualification that provides you with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress onto further learning. The skills developed throughout this qualification may also support you to progress into appropriate entry level roles in employment and training programmes or apprenticeships in the creative industry.

Entry requirements

Evidence (a portfolio) of creative work in a related visual arts field. 4 GCSEs at grade four or above including English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in drawing and visual communication.
  • You'll explore design processes and creative problem-solving.
  • You'll work with photography and image-making techniques.
  • You'll study art and design in cultural and historical contexts.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of creative work across different disciplines.
  • You'll learn to present and communicate ideas to an audience.
  • You'll gain an understanding of professional practice in the creative industries.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practice, projects, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll gather evidence of your creative work throughout the course. There are no written exams. Your portfolio demonstrates the skills and knowledge you've built across the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southwark College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands and media.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, and digital platforms.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or creative photography.
  • Art and design assistant, supports creative teams in studios or agencies.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs displays for retail environments.
  • Junior designer, entry-level role in a design studio or agency.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design or Illustration, a degree for those wanting to specialise further in a creative discipline.
  • BA (Hons) Fine Art, for those focused on studio-based artistic practice.
  • Higher National Diploma in Art and Design, a Level 5 qualification bridging the Diploma and a full degree.
  • Creative apprenticeship, combining work and further training in the creative industries.
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