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Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication UAL Level 3 (Alton)

UAL Level 3 Diploma

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Availability & Details

Creative Practice Art, Design & Communication - UAL Level 3 Diploma AF1-ARDE3D/C01

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (2 years)

Examination board
University of the Arts London
Fees
Tuition Advanced Learning Loan -
Tuition Overseas -
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Overview

This course has been designed to provide the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to a refined level of working within degree-level study in Art & Design, or into employment or Apprenticeship.

It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in the visual arts to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and provides a supportive transition from Further to Higher Education.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including an Art subject and English Language. You will need to show evidence of your creative work/ portfolio at interview.

On this course, you will study:

  • A range of projects that explore different aspects of Art and Design such as graphic design, fashion design, textiles, illustration, photography, fine art, 3D and animation
  • How to use a range of Art and Design materials and approaches effectively such as painting, printmaking, sculpture, digital media, photography, graphic layout, drawing, garment making and illustration
  • A specialist creative pathway in Year 2 that allows you to explore your chosen way of working in-depth • The course concludes with a Final Major Project in which you choose and investigate a creative topic that fits in with your skills and progression ambitions

The full time course is highly practical and lesson activities include time to develop your project work with guidance from tutors, alongside workshop sessions where new skills are delivered, along with critical discussion of students’ and artists’ work. On the course, teachers give comprehensive support and guidance with creating student portfolios and statements for application to Higher Education.

This course has an excellent reputation with universities and many strong links have been formed with us, one of these includes our Thrive partnership with the University for the Creative Arts.

100% coursework.

Printing and Art Materials approx. £40 a term.
Optional trips from £15 each.

The Extended Diploma in Art and Design works well for advancing to Art and Design courses in Higher Education and seeking creative employment or Apprenticeships. Typically, students go on to study subject areas such as illustration, fine art, graphic design, fashion design, textiles, 3D design, photography, textile design and animation.


I’m really happy and pleased with my grades. I really loved my time at the college, I have also made lots of friends, it’s a really nice place to be, I don’t want to leave.

Lauren Piper, A Level student

My experience at the College was great, it’s very different to school, and I think it’s a good step to going to university. The support was amazing, I loved all of my teachers, they helped me through everything. The College is friendly and you will succeed.

Heidi Adamson Brattland, A Level student

The tutors were really supportive and it was all thanks to them that I have achieved what I have. I’ve also made loads of great friends and really enjoyed my time at the college.

Lizaveta Sinkerich, A Level student