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Level 3
Art & Design | 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 subjects including drawing, photography, painting, printmaking, 3D, textiles, fashion, graphics, illustration, and digital skills.
You will be encouraged to experiment with a range of techniques and processes in order to find your area of specialism. Industry-based projects and work experience are a key feature of the art & design course, enabling you to develop employability skills with the confidence to progress in the creative industries.
- Opportunities to gain valuable work experience with external clients
- Highly experienced teaching team
- Strong track record of progression to prestigious universities
- Fantastic facilities and your own studio space
- The Diploma is awarded on completion of Year 1 and the Extended Diploma on completion of Year 2.
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 sketch books, evidence of research and observational drawings, examples of developmental work as well as some final pieces. We are also interested in looking at 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.
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 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.
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.