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Art and Design Practice Image Making (Graphics, Photography and Illustration) (Advanced) - Level 3

Overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design is structured in two distinct pathways – Image Making and Commercial Design - both are designed for progressing onto higher level study courses at university, and working directly in the creative industries.

The course is a full-time programme split into two stages:

Year 1 - Foundation Diploma (equivalent to 1.5 A Levels on completion of one year)
Year 2 - Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A Levels on completion of the two years)

Following successful completion of the National Diploma in year 1 you may then progress to a second year of study on the Extended Diploma.

The Image Making Pathway is designed to allow students to develop an extensive skill set specialising in different types of image making techniques ranging from traditional to digital methods. On the image making pathway you will combine traditional artistic techniques including printmaking, which will inform the digital image making process. This pathway includes photography, which involves working in the studio with flash lighting as well as learning how to use a DSLR camera to respond to artistic influences and client briefs.

You will also have the opportunity to build on your skills and the fundamental principles needed within the graphic design industry. Focusing on and developing skills in visual communication, problem solving, traditional and digital forms of illustration, image manipulation, printmaking, branding and typography, allowing you to create highly effective and well considered design solutions.

Graphics – Logo design, branding, traditional printing methods and typography using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Photography – Exploring a range of traditional and digital methods including using DSLR cameras, graphics tablets, Adobe Photoshop and studio lighting.

Illustration – printmaking, traditional and mixed media art and design practice, visual recording.

Start dates and fees

Start Date	Code	Annual Fee (Age)		Actions
Start Date	Code	16-18	over 19	Actions
Sep 2023	2302A1591	FREE	FREE^* to £2882.00	Apply

^* If you are aged 19-23 and studying your first Level 3 course then that course may be free. Please contact us for more details. If you are aged 19 or over and either studying a second Level 3 course or qualifying Level 4, 5 or 6 course you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the costs.

What will I study?

Photography
Painting and drawing
Print making
Visual recording
Fine art

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Or, a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit level. Both require a portfolio of evidence of media work.

If you are a young person who is not currently studying a traditional GCSE programme, we will consider alternative qualifications such as functional skills and vocational qualifications.

Please contact our admissions team for further information - admissions@wnc.ac.uk.

Applicants aged over 19:

If you do not have the entry requirements listed above you may still be accepted to study if you can provide relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject.

Study programmes - essential skills for employment

As an entry requirement on some of our courses, you will need a GCSE in both English and maths with at least a grade 4/C (please see entry requirements above).

If this isn’t displayed under the entry requirements and you don’t currently have a GCSE in both English and maths at grade 4/C or above before joining us, you will then study English and maths as part of your programme with the aim of achieving a qualification with at least a grade 4/C. This is to help improve your chances of employment once you leave us.

In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.