Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma
If you love making, designing and experimenting with visual ideas, this two-year Art, Design & Communication course may be for you. Working in dedicated studios, you will explore materials, techniques and creative processes across four pathways: Fashion & Textiles, Fine Art & Photography, Graphics & Illustration, and 3D & Craft.
This practical course focuses on developing ideas through making, experimentation and creative problemsolving. You will work across traditional and digital processes, respond to creative briefs, research artists and designers and develop your own creative style. As you progress, you’ll specialise in the areas that interest you most and build a portfolio reflecting your future ambitions.
On this course you will:
– Fashion & Textiles – Explore garment design, textile manipulation, pattern, print, sustainable fashion and contemporary design, developing your skills through practical experimentation
– Fine Art & Photography – Develop ideas through drawing, painting, photography, installation and mixed media, while building skills in composition, image editing and contemporary fine art practice.
– Graphics & Illustration – Develop skills in typography, layout, branding, illustration, imagemaking and digital design, creating work for different audiences and creative briefs
– 3D & Craft – Experiment with materials and processes to create three-dimensional, sculptural and craft-based work, exploring form, structure, surface and construction.
– You’ll have opportunities to combine disciplines, giving you the freedom to experiment, develop a broad range of skills and establish your own creative identity
– In Year One, you will study the Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication, exploring the creative process and responding to a set brief. In Year Two, you will progress to the Extended Diploma, developing specialist technical skills and producing a specialist creative outcome
– Industry opportunities can include live briefs, public exhibitions, workshops, visiting artist talks and national competitions. Gallery visits and trips to exhibitions will also introduce you to professional creative practice and new influences
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Course details
Assessments
There are no exams. You
will be assessed through coursework
and your final major project, and take
part in a final exhibition celebrating
your work.
Entry Requirements
To be accepted onto this Level 3 programme, you must hold at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE Maths and English Language.
You will be required to show a portfolio at your interview.
Progression
Progress to university, a creative apprenticeship or employment in areas including fine art, photography, fashion, textiles, graphic design, illustration, 3D design and craft.
Facilities and resources
We have purpose-built art studios where you will have your own personal work area. In addition, we have specialist workshops and facilities to support each of the specialist areas:
– Fashion/textiles – industrial and domestic machines, mannequins, print and constructed textiles
– Graphics illustration – full suite of apple mac computers with industry-standard software for graphics, image making, film and animation
– Fine art – painting, printmaking, sculpture, film, photography
– 3D crafts – mixed media, glass, wood, stitch and metal facilities
FAQs
Q: Who is the course for?
A: Anyone who wishes to further their art and design education and has a strong desire to pursue a career in any of the art and design industries. You will need to be innovative, creative and motivated. You will have an open mind and be prepared to explore and experiment within the structured yet flexible course.
Q: What can this course lead to?
A: This course can give you the opportunity to build a portfolio to progress onto university in specialist areas such as graphics, illustration, photography, fine art, sculpture, painting, arts practice, 3D, crafts, fashion, textiles, interior design, fashion promotion and styling, animation, film, multi-media design and theatre costume.
Study Programme
Every full-time student at North Devon College will have their own Study Programme which will include:
– Your academic or vocational qualification.
– Maths and English Language development – if you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 in either of these subjects.
– Work Experience – hours will vary depending on your qualification and course level.
– Tutor Support – to support your personal, academic and professional development.
– Sustainability – helping you to identify how you can improve the sustainability of your future employment sectors.
– Personal Development Awards – developing six key areas of personal and employability behaviours to prepare you for the working world.
Why North Devon College should be your first choice
North Devon College offers quality education and training across North Devon. We aim to provide outstanding learning, excellent facilities, strong connections to employers and a supportive environment to help you fulfil your education goals and set you on your path to the career of your dreams.
SUPPORTIVE
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can flourish and feel a valued member of the college and wider community.
INSPIRING
Our teaching spaces and facilities are some of the best in the region, providing stimulating and true-to-life learning environments.
CONNECTED
We’ll provide you with the experiences you need to be ready for employment or the next step on your educational journey.
