UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Art and Design
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Course Code | LP00165 |
Location | Yale |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 2 year full time course. |
Department | Art & Design |
Start Date | 03 Sep 2027 |
End Date | 17 Jun 2028 |
Course Overview
The Level 3 Diploma can be undertaken as a one-year Diploma or a full two-year Extended Diploma. This course is designed to provide you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to progress to Degree Level study in Art and Design or enter employment. It offers an opportunity for those interested in visual arts to explore, develop, and test their creativity within a stimulating and demanding qualification structure, providing a supportive transition from further to Higher Education.
Both the Diploma and Extended Diploma in Art and Design emphasise experiential, and integrated learning. These qualifications focus on applying practical skills while acknowledging the common principles and distinctive characteristics of various Art and Design disciplines. You will develop practical skills and theoretical understanding through a process of reiteration and reinforcement, leading to effective working practices that support creativity across a range of stimulating and increasingly demanding activities.
You will gain skills through diverse activities, including working in 2D, 3D and 4D, such as drawing from observation, painting, textiles, craft making, digital art, animation, photography, printmaking and ceramics. Opportunities to collaborate with practicing artists, designers, and craftspeople will be available. You will also participate in cultural and contextual activities and educational visits to support your studies.
Your learning program includes qualifications such as the Welsh Baccalaureate.
Both the Diploma and Extended Diploma in Art and Design emphasise experiential, and integrated learning. These qualifications focus on applying practical skills while acknowledging the common principles and distinctive characteristics of various Art and Design disciplines. You will develop practical skills and theoretical understanding through a process of reiteration and reinforcement, leading to effective working practices that support creativity across a range of stimulating and increasingly demanding activities.
You will gain skills through diverse activities, including working in 2D, 3D and 4D, such as drawing from observation, painting, textiles, craft making, digital art, animation, photography, printmaking and ceramics. Opportunities to collaborate with practicing artists, designers, and craftspeople will be available. You will also participate in cultural and contextual activities and educational visits to support your studies.
Your learning program includes qualifications such as the Welsh Baccalaureate.
Applying from a school in Wales: 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, to include:
English Language and Literature, or Cymraeg Language and Literature (First Language) (Single or Double Award) and Mathematics and Numeracy (Double Award) AND a grade B/6 in Art and Design.
Applying from a school in England: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include:
GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics, or Functional Skills Maths at Level 2 AND a grade B/6 in Art and Design.
Progressing Learners (already at the College):
Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 programme, plus appropriate qualifications in Communication and Numeracy, or their GCSE equivalent.
All applicants will also undertake an Art Entrance Project, which they must complete and pass.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
English Language and Literature, or Cymraeg Language and Literature (First Language) (Single or Double Award) and Mathematics and Numeracy (Double Award) AND a grade B/6 in Art and Design.
Applying from a school in England: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include:
GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics, or Functional Skills Maths at Level 2 AND a grade B/6 in Art and Design.
Progressing Learners (already at the College):
Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 programme, plus appropriate qualifications in Communication and Numeracy, or their GCSE equivalent.
All applicants will also undertake an Art Entrance Project, which they must complete and pass.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
To achieve the Diploma qualification (year 1), you must successfully pass nine units. Unit 8, “Developing an Art and Design project,” allows you to demonstrate all learning from the other units. This unit is graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction and determines the overall qualification grade, with internal and external assessment.
To achieve the Extended Diploma qualification (year 2), you must successfully pass an additional three units. Unit 6 – “Specialist Creative Outcome”, allows you to demonstrate all learning from the other units. This unit is graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction and determines the overall qualification grade.
To achieve the Extended Diploma qualification (year 2), you must successfully pass an additional three units. Unit 6 – “Specialist Creative Outcome”, allows you to demonstrate all learning from the other units. This unit is graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction and determines the overall qualification grade.
Level 3 Diplomas are highly valued by employers and in Higher Education. This course prepares you for employment in the Creative Industries and for university applications in fields such as Ceramics, Textiles, Fine Art, Graphics, Illustration, Product Design, Fashion, Interior Decoration or Photography as some examples.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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