The Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design is an exciting and innovative course exploring disciplines such as ceramics, textiles, graphic design, printing, fine art and 3D materials such as wire, plaster, jewellery making etc.
The Course is underwritten by University of Art, London which has a reputation as a world class university and was ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design in the 2021 QS World University Rankings.
While studying with us you will have access to specialist studios where you will be encouraged to explore materials and techniques. You will be able to utilise the Learning Zone which stocks a fantastic range of current visual arts journals and books as well as having access to online content and this will help to support your learning and development.
Your course will also guide you into the world of contemporary art and design and where you find yourself within this. You will explore who you are as a practitioner and how your work adds to the current visual narrative.
The level 3 Diploma is the first Year of a 2 Year course which has been designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress into degree level study in art and design or into employment within the Creative Industries. Completion of Year 1 provides you with a Diploma in Art and Design at Level 3 and is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels. Completion of Year 2 provides you with an Extended Diploma in Art and Design at Level 3 and is equivalent to 3 A Levels.
On this course, students will study the following:
Studio Fees: £65.00
5 GCSEs A* - C including English Language or Maths or a Level 2 Diploma in this discipline at Pass grade or higher. Please be advised that portfolio work will be requested during your initial screening call so you must have these ready prior to applying. Portfolios must include 10-12 images of course related content.
My highlight of this course is learning to sew and being able to explore all of the themes that I wanted to and producing a really cool cowboy project. My plans after college are to go to Brighton University and study fashion design and business studies so that I can then go on to potentially own a store. This course allowed me to find my specialty and, with the support from my tutors, I was able to learn and refine my skills.
After completing this course, successful candidates may have the option to top up their qualification to a BTEC Extended Diploma in Art, Craft and Design. The College also offers a range of Foundation Degrees, accredited by Cardiff Metropolitan University, which means that once you have completed your course, you can choose to return to college and gain a University qualification there, instead of going to University. To find out more about our range of Foundation Degrees, just follow the link: www.cavc.ac.uk/he