About the course

Are you looking to become an illustrator, graphic designer, interior designer, art teacher, fine artist, concept artist or one of the many other careers in art and design? Then this is the course for you! This course is suitable for those looking to pursue a specialist career in the creative industries. It provides you with the necessary industry relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to access appropriate entry level roles, training programmes or apprenticeships in the creative sector.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs Grades 9-4. GCSE English Language grade 4 or above preferred. GCSE Art (or other creative subject) grade 4 or above preferred 

or

Merit Level 2 Diploma Art and Design

How much does it cost?

Free to those aged 16-18. If you are aged 19+ you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

There is a range of financial support that you may be entitled to, including: Learner Support funds, grants and bursaries and employer support.

There are £200 course costs: 

(Includes: £75 studio charge towards materials costs,

£75 Trips fee for visits to exhibitions, galleries and research trips, £50 art pack)

£50 ipad deposit

You will need a portfolio to present your work

You will also need to pay for print credits

Why study?

Throughout the world the creative industries are booming. In the UK alone they contribute more than £100 billion to the economy and employ more than 2 million people

This qualification encourages all creative practitioners to be sustainable in the work they produce and the impact their activity has on our environment.

A broad- based diagnostic course where you will be introduced to a wide range of specialist materials and ways of working which will enable you to identify your strengths, area of specialism and career goals

Where will this course take me?

Diploma/Extended Diploma: the qualifications provide the necessary industry relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to access appropriate entry level roles, training programmes or apprenticeships in the creative sector, or apply for progression to related higher education courses.

Most Diploma students progress to Ual Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design and Communication Year 2

As part of your main course of study you will explore career opportunities within the creative industries and appropriate progression routes.

Possible career paths:

• Architect
• Interior Designer 
• Illustrator
• Graphic Designer
• Art Teacher

Core modules

01 The Creative Process 

02 Developing Creative Practice

03 Responding to a set brief

04 Researching a Specialist Industry Practice 

05 Specialist Technical Skills Development 

06 Specialist Creative Outcome

How will I be assessed?

To be awarded the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication you are required to achieve a minimum of a Pass grade in the three mandatory units.

The overall grade for the qualification is based on Unit 03: Responding to a set brief and is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction

To be awarded the Ual Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication students are required to achieve a minimum of a Pass grade in the six mandatory units.

The overall grade for the qualification is based on Unit 06: Specialist Outcome and is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction

Will I have to provide anything?

A materials fee of approximately £75 is payable at the beginning of each year to contribute towards some of the consumable materials such as paper, paint, printing ink, clay etc. Budget £50 for your own materials and £30 for a portfolio. Costs (approx £75) of local visits need to be covered by students.

Art and Stationery Kit

Portfolio for university progression/employment interview