Art & Design UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
Course type: BTEC/UAL Level 3 Diplomas • Awarding/exam body: University of the Arts London (UAL)
Equivalent to 3 A levels.
This course is for those who have a strong interest in the visual arts. It provides an exciting opportunity to explore architecture, fashion, photography, graphics, product and interior design, textiles, fine art, animation, and to develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure that is stimulating and challenging. SFX is an approved centre for the University of the Arts London Awarding Body, which enables SFX to offer our students opportunities for widening participation schemes, specialist summer schools and a supportive transition to higher education, including London College of Fashion.
YEAR 1
Unit 01: Introduction to Visual Language
Unit 02: Introduction to Research
Unit 03: Introduction to Critical and Contextual Awareness
Unit 04: Introduction to Materials, Processes and Technical Skills
Unit 05: An integrated approach to 2D Problem Solving
Unit 06: An integrated approach to 3D Problem Solving
Unit 07: An integrated approach to Timebased Problem Solving
Unit 08: Developing an Art and Design Project
Unit 09: Opportunities for Progression
YEAR 2
Unit 10: Characteristics and Contexts
Unit 11: Preparation for Progression
Unit 12: Engaging with an Audience
Unit 13: Project Proposal and Realisation
Assessment is through practical work, creative journals and presentations. This will form a portfolio through which students can demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained on the course.
This course provides young people with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to degree level study in Art and Design, into further education and training or into employment. Students typically specialise in architecture, fashion, photography, graphics, product and interior design, textiles, fine art and animation. Students apply for a range of higher education courses. The final unit of the qualification is available at Level 4 to support progression to higher education. Some learners may choose to progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art & Design.
Grade 4 in an Art-related qualification
OR
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design with Merit