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Art and Design

Diploma/Extended Diploma , Level 3
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What Our Students Say

“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”

Eve

“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

“The tutors here, they are really interactive and they’re always there, even outside of lessons whenever you need something, we don’t go around calling everyone Sir or Miss, second names – we use first names for everything and there’s a more relaxed and friendly communication between the tutors and the students.”

Harry

Did you know!

  • English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4.
  • We provide full-time arts education to over 1,000 students every year, from level 1 through to BA Honours degrees. If you are successful in gaining a place on one of our specialist courses, we will work with you to develop your creative skills and prepare you for the next big step – either to university, drama school, art college or the world of work.
  • We create opportunities to work with external professional bodies to exhibit in public spaces and understand the wider community within the creative industries through collaborations with professional studios and local artists/practitioners. These opportunities furnish our learners with important transferable skills desirable in a wider network of employment.

Course Information

Introduction

Define your own aesthetic with this exciting programme. You will deepen your knowledge of art processes such as painting, printmaking, drawing, textiles, and sculpture, ready to specialise in your own personal practice. You will also work towards a final major project that will be showcased in the end of year exhibition.

Who is this course for?

If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards a creative career, these courses are for you. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.

Course units/modules

The course is a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design, which is a one year accredited course comprising 2 units. Students can progress onto the Extended Diploma in a second year of study which tops the Diploma up to become a two year accredited course comprising 4 units.

Benefits and skills

  • Strengthen your creative skills with various materials and techniques.
  • Explore processes such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and textiles.
  • Focus on your own personal practice ready for progression opportunities
  • Develop a major project suitable for an art exhibition.
  • Entry requirements

    4 GCSEs at 4 or above including maths or English. Demonstration of subject interest through portfolio/sketchbooks.

    Available Apprenticeships and Progression options

    Progression may include further study at degree level, an apprenticeship, or relevant employment.

    Course details

    Duration: 1 year Diploma
    1 year Top-up Extended Diploma
    Start Date: 09/09/2024
    Fees (16-18): No fee
    Study Type: Full time
    Course Code: 76723-01
    Fees (Adult): £2,882

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