UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Graphic Design, Illustration, and Animation)

This exciting two year Level 3 course gives you the opportunity to explore across the hugely successful and thrilling world of Design where the UK is a world leader. You will work towards the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design & Communication in year 1, which is equivalent to 1.5 A levels and the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in year 2, which is equivalent to 3 A levels in total. There are three core units to this course per year, that all inform and support each other allowing you to develop the cross disciplinary skills in digital, design and drawing that the industry now needs. You will develop a portfolio of work unique to your own specialist interests through a hand on learning experience where you will develop skills in industry software such as image manipulation and illustration, working with digital technologies such as Adobe creative software together with a powerful set of traditional skills in printmaking and design that will ensure that if you progress to higher education or industry you have a competitive edge. The specialist lecturers that will teach you are industry experts and will support you with individual tutorials and practical workshops. You will receive industry relevant briefs that will allow you to develop ideas and exciting outcomes. We will encourage you to establish your voice as a designer and communicate ideas in a powerful and memorable way. Exploit the opportunities of each field to develop an industry facing portfolio rich in your own unique creative voice. You will be based in a dedicated specialist creative centre in central London near museums, galleries and the historic Kings Road, a short walk from Fulham Broadway tube station. Small class sizes will ensure that you are supported and encouraged to develop your own visual language through a portfolio of work that reflects your interests in your chosen pathway.