Art and Design Level 3 (FADF)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

National Extended Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

Barnsley College

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course provides an opportunity for you to explore and develop creativity within a structured programme of projects which are stimulating and challenging, providing a supportive transition from further to higher education.

This will provide a sound base of skills and knowledge but will also enhance self-confidence and reveal the potential career demands and opportunities that exist in the sector.

Course Details

The Diploma course units are:

• The creative process

• Developing creative practice in 2D, 3D and 4D

• Responding to a set brief

The Extended Diploma units are:

• Research a specialist industry practice

• Specialist technical skills development

• Specialist creative outcome

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Your work will be assessed against the University of Arts, London (UAL) grading criteria throughout the course, both internally and by an external moderator. At the end of each unit you will present a portfolio of work for grading. Live briefs will include formal presentation to the client. Your final major project is exhibited as part of the Arts Festival in June/July which is open to the public. In order to gain a full Extended Diploma, you must pass all the course units.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
Students will normally take part in an interview prior to being enrolled on the programme
Applicants are advised to bring a portfolio of work to their interview in order to demonstrate their interests and abilities
Where applicants do not quite meet the entry requirements, the tutor may use their discretion based on the portfolio and interview

Equipment required

You will require a basic personal and portable kit of materials, equipment and printing at the cost of approximately £130. You will need to buy a kit for both the Diploma and Extended Diploma year. Your tutor will advise you on these.

Your next steps...

Employment – This course can form the foundations for a range of creative occupations including Graphic Designer, Artist, Entrepreneur, Fashion or Textile Designer, Illustrator, Fine Artist, Interior Designer, Product, Jewellery or Ceramic Designer or Teacher.

Education – You could progress to university, studying a variety of art, design, fashion and crafts disciplines or other further education courses such as the Level 3 / 4 Foundation Diploma in Foundation Studies or Access to Higher Education in Art and Design.

Additional information

https://www.barnsley.ac.uk/course/art-design-and-communication-creative-practice-level-3-extended-diploma-full-time/

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