Level 3 Technical Diploma in Art and Design
This two-year full time course is equivalent to 2 full A levels (120 Credits) and within the first year, you will complete the Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2 AS levels).
This two-year full time course is equivalent to 2 full A levels (120 Credits) and within the first year, you will complete the Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2 AS levels).
Students who successfully complete this course can apply directly to University entry or apply for our one year Foundation Diploma in Art & Design.
The programme typically runs for a minimum of 15 hours a week.
Pathways may include: ceramics, fine art, photography, fashion or graphic design.
MODULES MAY INCLUDE:
Optional Units may include:
- Unit 14 Presenting, displaying, promoting and selling artwork
- Unit 16 presenting and exhibiting Art
- Unit 22 Portrait Photography
- Unit 24 Digital image creation
- Unit 30 Using Digital Technology in Graphic Design
- Unit 40 Carving, constructing and modelling 3D artwork
- Unit 50 Fashion Design
- Unit 63 Contemporary Fine Art
- Unit 65 Fine Art Printmaking
Skills areas studied may include:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Fine Art
- 3D design (such as sculpture and ceramics)
- Photography
- Computers in art and design
- Contextual Studies
You will also exhibit your work as part of the course alongside other courses within the creative department. You will work towards a Personal Development qualification and you will be involved in a range of activities designed to improve your employability.
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above to included Art, English and / or Mathematics or their Level 2 equivalents. Or a Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design with a Merit grade or higher.
You must also have a portfolio of work displaying an interest and ability in Art and Design.Details of this will be confirmed in your email invitation at a later date.
You will also be asked to complete a short Summer Evaluation Project.
You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C or above.
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