Art and Design

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA (UAL)

This is a two-year course and equivalent to 3 A Levels.

This course is your first step toward a career in the creative industries as a graphic designer, fashion designer, interior designer or architect. You will also have the chance to gain individual industry work experience.

 

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KEY TOPICS

  • fashion and textile design

  • 3D design (architecture and product design)

  • graphic design (illustration, advertising and animation)

  • experimental drawing

  • historical and contemporary work of artists and designers

YOU WILL

  • work in the context of a professional designer

  • design and develop your own artwork and final product

  • visit museums and galleries

  • take part in workshops at Central Saint Martins, the London College of Communication (LCC), London College of Fashion and the Courtauld Institute

  • meet with professional artists and designers - previous students have worked with 3D animators, storyboard artists, printmakers and fashion designers

One of our Level 2 Art and Design students describing their experience on the course.

Another of our Art and Design students speaking about their experience on the course.

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 4)

    These must include:

    • English Language at grade 4

    • Maths at grade 4

    • Art related subject at grade 4

    All applicants will be required to present a portfolio of art and design work as part of the interview process.

    Students currently taking a Level 2 vocational course will need a minimum of a Merit in a related subject.

  • Assessment methods include:

    • Coursework

    • Exams

  • Be part of a welcoming community of artists, performers, designers, and makers. Experiment, take creative risks and hone your craft. Study is creative and projects are thought provoking and exciting. The spaces that you learn in reflect the quality studios found in the professional industry.

    PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE PRACTICE

    • Exhibit your work, present ideas and perform to audiences throughout the country.

    • Live briefs will be at the heart of your daily creativity. You will have the chance to take part in collaborative projects to meet real life creative challenges.

    • Your workshops and projects will be led by recognised industry professional artists

    • Take part in regular visits to world-class creative institutions and colleges in London and beyond.

    • Receive many professional networking opportunities to support your career.

    UNIQUE LINKS

    • BBC

    • BT Sports

    • ITV

    • Plexal

    • Adobe

    • Slade School of Art

    • UAL colleges

    • UEL creative department

    • Newham Heritage

    EXPERT PRACTICIONERS

    All areas of creative life are represented in our eclectic and talented team, all of whom bring a wide range of industry experience as freelance artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, choreographers and directors.

    You will receive first class technical support in all creative areas. The Visual and Performing Arts team have professional experience in a wide range of specialisms such as AV design, puppetry, 3D materials, textiles and fashion design, carpentry, illustration, set design, physical theatre and sound design.

  • Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

    We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

    Our specialist teams can help with:

    • Learning difficulties

    • Physical and sensory disabilities

    • Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties

    • Mental health, counselling and wellbeing

    • Exam access arrangements

    • Money, finance and bursary advice

    • Careers advice, job and university applications

  • This course will prepare you for work and study in the art, design and creative industries sector. On completion, you will have a number of options to choose from including studying fine art, graphic design, illustration, digital applications in design, surface pattern, fashion design, textiles, costume design, product or Furniture Design and Architecture at university. You may decide to enter areas of employment including design, advertising and creative arts.

    Former students have gone on to study everything from graphic design, motion graphics, games design, architecture, animation, fashion, illustration to fine art, textiles or interior design at some of the most prestigious art colleges and courses in the country, including UAL Central St Martins, LCC, LCF, Ravensbourne.

  • The Complete University Guide give university rankings each year. If you are planning on progressing to university, find out which universities are ranked most highly for Art and Design.

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