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Overview
Art and Design, exploration and experimentation with a variety of mediums (eg paint, print, ceramics, woodwork, metalwork etc) as a basis for further study, work or artistic endeavour. Will appeal to people wanting to work in a variety of fields such as art therapy, set design, portrait work, jewellery making etc or artists wishing to expand their experience and expertise
How you’ll learn
This course is for 1 Year, and aims to give you experience of many aspects of art and design (eg drawing, painting, printing, ceramics etc) and will prepare you for further study/experience in the field ie employment or education. Typically, you would be in College enjoying practical experience and receiving guidance re all things art and design two days/week (or its equivalent eg an evening in addition there will be some self-study such as artist research and evaluation.
Examples include:
- Contextual research
- 2D
- 3D
- Working to a brief
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
Talent, Enthusiasm, experience, quals – O level C/GCSE 4, preferred
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
Careers it can lead to
With further study or experience
- Artists £35,100 a year
- Glass and Ceramics Makers, Decorators and Finishers £27,100 a year
- Graphic and Multimedia Designers £26,400 a year
- Furniture Makers and Other Craft Woodworkers £35,000 a year
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- Arts Officers, Producers and Directors £36,200 a year
- Design Occupations £32,400 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Fees and funding
Financial support
We also have a range of other financial support available.
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Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you an offer, then invite you to enrol.