Entry Requirements

Achieve 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language , Maths and Art & Design (or an art-related subject).

Learning Outcomes

The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design has been designed to provide the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to degree-level study in art and design, or into employment.

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 and demanding and provides a supportive transition from further to higher education.

See what you have to look forward to and view our students' work on Instagram and Behance.

Objective

This two year course is designed to be exploratory and far-reaching providing students with the opportunity to develop and present a broad and expansive body of work to university tutors and admission teams. In addition you will develop cognitive problem-solving skills as well as your intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.

Assessment

The Level 3 Extended Diploma is assessed through a series of practical and project-based units, which are externally assessed and scrutinised to ensure standards are maintained.

The Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels and students will be graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.

Progression

The design and structure of the course allows students the opportunity to further extend their learning through working with local and national clients and Higher Education providers.

We always adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to all aspects of our teaching and learning so that our students have a broad portfolio of work and are ready to enter higher level study or careers in the creative industries.

Students enter university directly after this course, or choose to spend an additional year studying our Foundation Diploma in Art & Design: https://www.ccn.ac.uk/16-18/course-types/art-foundation-and-pre-degrees/course/art-and-design-foundation-diploma-level-3/

Career Progression

Paston College has successfully delivered BTEC courses for several years. We also work collaboratively with ex- students who have gone on to establish careers for themselves within the creative industries, along with Norwich University of the Arts to ensure that our courses prepare students well for their future careers in the industry.

Fees

If you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 years and over please contact the Advice Shop.

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