Level 3 Art and Design

To study at Level 3, you will need an average entry score of 5.0 from your best 6 GCSE subjects, ideally including English and Maths.

You will also be required to show a portfolio of work when you apply. In instances where little or no portfolio and/or performance experience is shown, we will guide you towards the best course to help you build your portfolio and develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed at higher levels.

This study programme is designed to help you move quickly toward advanced jobs, higher education, or apprenticeship opportunities if you know what you want to do next and meet the entry requirements needed for success.

You’ll build a strong and varied
portfolio throughout the course, developing your work across practical projects,
sketchbooks and creative assignments. Each project gives you the chance to
experiment, refine your ideas and produce work that reflects professional
standards.

At the end of each year, you’ll
complete a final project, giving you the opportunity to take creative control,
develop your personal style and create a body of work that showcases your skills
and prepares you for your next step.

By the end of your course, you’ll be ready to take your next step into the creative industries or continue your studies.

This course opens the door to a wide range of creative pathways, including:
• Fine Art
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Photography
• Fashion and Textiles
• 3D Design

You can progress onto higher education, apprenticeships or specialist creative courses, using the portfolio you’ve built to stand out and secure your place in a competitive and exciting industry.

Many of our Level 3 learners have gone on to study or work within the creative sector.

There are no fees for this course if you are under 18.

For more information about fees and funding, please contact us.

You will have the chance to take part in lots of exciting trips and projects. From visiting museums, art exhibitions and art studios, there’s always opportunities for you to continue learning outside of the classroom.

Gain behind-the-scenes knowledge of how professional artists work as you take part in exciting industry trips and projects throughout the year. You’ll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with local creatives as you build confidence and your own artistic style. And gain a front row seat to a range of exciting expert talks, where you will meet people from the industry who can help you grow your skillset and your network.

Watch on with pride as your work is displayed across a variety of exhibitions and art shows throughout the year, including the highly anticipated end-of-year art show, and gain a unique insight into the creative industry as you work on live briefs and branding challenges in collaboration with companies like Blaze Signs, Future Foundry, Kent Crisps and Solley’s Ice Cream.

You will also be encouraged to show off your design talents during exciting skills competitions where your artwork will be seen and judged by top industry professionals.

Additional Work Experience projects will be supported by our Industry Liaison Officer, who will find exciting opportunities that are right for you and your interests.


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“I am really excited to work with Solley’s Ice Cream, it will give us a great opportunity to work with a client, someone who could employ us in the future. I am excited to try their ice cream; I’m going to try the vanilla flavour as I think this is a good base for most other flavours. My initial idea is to develop a pink lemonade flavour.”

– Lilly, speaking about designing new flavours and promotional artwork for Solley’s Ice Cream