Art and Design Level 3

You need 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a creative subject, English Language, and Maths.

You will also need to attend an interview to see if the course is right for you.

If the course isn't right for you, our tutors recommend the Level 2 Art and Design or the Level 1 Art, Design & Media.

• Printmaking
• Visual communications
• Surface design
• Moving image
• Photography
• Ceramics
• Sculpture
• The history of art and design
• Research skills

You will learn at the City Centre Campus in Bath.

The City Centre Campus offers specialised studios, workshops, and a Mac and PC suite to help you become a skilled, confident creative.

Projects start with drawing from subjects, including real-life figures.

An experienced tutor leads every session.

This means you learn the best practices from people who currently work in the creative industry.

At the end of the course, you will complete the Final Major Project.

You will receive feedback throughout the final project to help you improve your knowledge and key creative skills.

As part of your research, you will have the opportunity to attend research activities and galleries.

You can continue to your second year studying the Level 3 at Bath College.

After you complete the full Diploma, you can study an undergraduate degree at university.

Many previous learners have progressed to degrees in:

• Illustration
• Animation
• Fine art
• 3D model making
• Sculpture
• Interior design
• Ceramics
• Fashion and textiles
• Photography

You can also apply for your first junior or entry role in the creative industry.

After the first year you can continue to study your chosen pathway on an Extended Diploma for a second year to further develop your art and design skills.For those who complete Level 3, it's possible to progress onto the Foundation Art and Design or directly onto undergraduate (university) qualifications or find employment within the diverse creative industry. Students have progressed onto degree courses such as illustration, animation, fine art, 3D model making, sculpture, interior design, ceramics, fashion and textiles and photography.

There may be some additional costs to cover course trips, these will be discussed when you start your year of study. You may also need to purchase some art materials as you progress through the course.

The Art and Design pathways and levels are designed to help you gain confidence, establish a solid foundation of knowledge, and develop your core creative skills. In addition to a portfolio of work, on successful completion you will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification issued by University of the Arts London (UAL).

The college provides basic materials for the course.

However, you may need some equipment to finish your own creative projects.

Study trips will cost extra, but you will be told about them ahead of time.

If you struggle to cover travel costs to the college or need free meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk for more details about our bursary.

And if you need extra support, the City Centre Campus offers the following services:

• One-to-one learning coaches
• Specialist equipment, like speech-to-text software
• Accessible materials, like braille, large print, or electronic formats
• Study skills workshops
• Extra time and separate rooms for exams
• Transition support from school to college

If you have a concern at the college, don't worry - you can speak to our Welfare team in private.

They are here to listen to you and help.

Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a confidential chat.