Whether you are interested in becoming a photographer, filmmaker, digital designer or digital content creator, this could be your first step towards becoming a creative digital producer.
Level 3
Art & Design | UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Practice | Level 3
COURSE OVERVIEW
Based within the exciting and vibrant creative industries department, our Art & Design courses provide you with the opportunity to build your skills in a wide variety of areas including drawing, painting, printmaking, 3D, textiles, fashion, graphics, and illustration.
Northbrook College is renowned for its creative industries courses.
- State-of-the-art studios and workshops
- Facilities for a wide range of art and design disciplines
- Industry-experienced teachers
This course can be studied over two years; the UAL Diploma is completed in the first year and the UAL Extended Diploma in the second year. In the second year, you will be able to specialize in areas of interest and develop a specific style often working with a preferred medium.
FURTHER INFORMATION
To start at this level you need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and maths, or a Level 2 qualification. You will also need a portfolio of your creative work. A portfolio review with the course leader is required.
Your portfolio of work must demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm for the subject area. You are required to bring sketchbooks, evidence of research and observational drawings, examples of developmental work as well as some final pieces. We are also interested in looking at the work you have completed in your own time.
There are a number of parental consultation evenings scheduled throughout the year which provide parents with the opportunity to gain feedback on your progress made at college.
If you do not have the above grades start on the Level 2 Diploma in Art &Design.
On successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma, you can progress to the second-year Extended Diploma.
On successful completion of the Level 3 Extended Diploma, you can progress to a university-level course, either at the MET or at other universities throughout the UK.
Degrees at Northbrook College include Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Fashion Design, Textile Design or Theatre/Set Design.
Future careers
- Artist/educator
- Designer: fashion/textile/graphic/interior
- 3D designer: jewellery/ceramics/craft/product design
- Retail designer/curator
- Creative director/entrepreneur
We encourage all of our students to take part in volunteering -; this is great for your CV and to talk about at interviews. This demonstrates that you are generous in giving up your time to help and support others plus shows your willingness to give back something to your community.
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.
BOOK AN OPEN DAY
If you want to find out more about what Northbrook College has to offer why not join us at our next open day.
Visit our one of our specialist campuses to see our industry-standard facilities and meet our expert tutors.