Entry Requirements

Eligibility and Prerequisites

• You will be asked to provide evidence of your ability in the subject at level 2/GCSE level. 
• We will ask to see a portfolio of art/design/textiles or media work including sketchbooks.
• Successful attendance at interview event.
• We will consider applications from those without an Art GCSE if their portfolio of work is strong enough to demonstrate ability at level 2 standard.

Entry Criteria

• Level 2 qualification or GCSEs x 4 at grade 4/C - one to be grade 4/C in ENGLISH OR MATHS dependent on vocational subject to be studied
• Portfolio of art/design work and successful interview

Special Course Requirements

Existing interest, flair and ability in the creative arts. You will be enthusiastic to try all areas of art and design practice, to learn about the work of artists and designers and to pursue a career in the creative arts.

Course Structure

• The Creative Process: Explore ideas and develop projects across 2D, 3D, and digital media.
• Developing Creative Practice: Experiment with materials, techniques, and methods to build your own creative style.
• Responding to Briefs: Apply your learning to real-world projects, developing problem-solving, research, and presentation skills.
• Portfolio Development: Produce a professional body of work to support progression into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Specialisms you might explore:

• Fine Art
• Illustration
• Graphic and Digital Design
• Photography and Moving Image
• Fashion and Textiles
• 3D Design and Sculpture
• Mixed Media and Experimental Practice

Assessment & Feedback

This exciting two-year Level 3 course gives you the opportunity to explore art and design skills and techniques in research, the creative process, fine art, 2D and 3D design, illustration, drawing, painting, printmaking and textiles using a balance of digital and non-digital methods and techniques. 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, working with digital technologies together with traditional skills in drawing, printmaking, 3D design and making, 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 in a variety of areas in art and design. You will visit galleries and museums to support your projects e.g. the V&A, Tate and Framestore (VFX). 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.

What Next...

Related careers could include graphic design, illustration, advertising, packaging design, concept art, gallery assistant, animation, textile design, product design, comic artist, UX & UI, social media and marketing, art or design technician, art/design teacher, art therapy, buyer.

Students have progressed to Higher Education (degrees) in the following areas: Fine Art, Architecture, Design, Jewellery Design, Footwear Design, Graphic Communication, Digital Advertising, Illustration, Scenic Art, Textile Design and Education.

Other progression routes include Level 4 Foundation Diploma Art & Design, apprenticeships, internships and employment.