Level 3 UAL Subsidiary Diploma Art and Design (Visual Arts)
Course Code: Q271891
Key Information
Course type
Vocational
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
09 Sept 2025
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
This qualification provides an opportunity for students who are interested in the visual arts to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure that is stimulating and demanding.
This qualification is appropriate for students who have an interest in the visual arts and who would like to develop skills, knowledge and understanding within this area. In the first year you will try a broad range of different processes from painting, printing and drawing to photography and working with digital media. Then in the second year, you'll get to decide which area of visual arts you'd prefer to specialise in. There will also be opportunities built into the course for you to meet and work with local artists, visit galleries nationally and immerse yourself in the creative world.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language. A GCSE art and design based subject at grade 4 is also preferred, or a portfolio of evidence.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
100% internal assessment (with external verification).
This qualification is designed to provide you with the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to progress to further and higher education courses are/or into training or employment within the creative sector.
Level 3 UAL Subsidiary Diploma Art and Design (Visual Arts)
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