Level 3 - Advanced
Do you have a flair for making and exploring materials? Are you interested in creatively working with plaster, wood, metal, plastics and glass to create innovative contemporary products and artwork? Do you enjoy making models, architectural designs, set designs for theatre, product design, jewellery, furniture, interior design or VR (Virtual Reality)? If so this is the course for you.
The course is designed for students who want to develop a knowledge and understanding of practical skills within the ever developing field of 3D design. This course prepares you for work within the design industry, progression onto university or a design based apprenticeship., The course approach is hands on working in well-equipped, specialist workshop. Production of 3D prototypes exploring a range of materials, processes and ideas is supported by digital design, VR and photography.
Awarded by UAL Awarding Body you will achieve a UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication on completion of this course.
Sutton Coldfield College
08-09-2025
Free*
Course Length: 35 Weeks
You will need 4 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English or maths. Alternatively you will need a Level 2 Diploma in a related subject at a Merit or Distinction grade. You will be asked to bring a portfolio of art and design work to interview to make sure this is the right course for you.
The course is 100% course work and you will produce work in 2D and 3D and time based media, research projects, sketchbooks, design sheets, evidence folders and photographs recording processes.
After completing your Diploma you can progress onto a Foundation Diploma, Higher Education or employment where you could work as a set designer for theatre, jewellery designer, furniture designer, an architect or in interior design.