Level 3 Technical Diploma in Art and Design

The Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design will give individuals the skills, theoretical knowledge and practical experience to pursue a career in a creative industry specialising in Art and Design.

P10525

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Full-Time

Further Education

Art & Design

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Downpatrick, Bangor, Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

This versatile and dynamic course allows you to expand on your creative skill set and engage in specialist pathways that may include ceramics, fine art painting, sculpture, photography, print, fashion and graphic design.

You will also develop the skills to create a diverse portfolio of work that may help you progress to higher education and/or future employment. You will also have the opportunity to exhibit your work in both the college and within selected public spaces.

Project Based Learning will also be a key feature, where you will explore real-world problems and industry lead challenges that have been developed with employers.

Course Overview

This two-year full time course is equivalent to 2 full A levels (120 Credits) and within the first year, you will complete the Level 3 Introductory Diploma (equivalent to 2 AS levels).

The programme typically runs for a minimum of 15 hours a week.

Students who successfully complete this course can apply directly to University entry or apply for our one year Foundation Diploma in Art & Design.

Pathways may include: ceramics, fine art, photography, fashion or graphic design.

You will need:

a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Art, English and / or Mathematics or their Level 2 equivalents OR
a Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design with a Merit grade or higher.

You must also have a portfolio of work displaying an interest and ability in Art and Design. Details of this will be confirmed in your email invitation at a later date.

You will also be asked to complete a short Summer Project.

You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C or above.

MODULES MAY INCLUDE:

Unit 14 Presenting, displaying, promoting and selling artwork
Unit 16 presenting and exhibiting Art
Unit 22 Portrait Photography
Unit 24 Digital image creation
Unit 30 Using Digital Technology in Graphic Design
Unit 40 Carving, constructing and modelling 3D artwork
Unit 50 Fashion Design
Unit 63 Contemporary Fine Art
Unit 65 Fine Art Printmaking

Skills areas studied may include:

Drawing
Painting
Fine Art
3D design (such as sculpture and ceramics)
Photography
Computers in art and design
Contextual Studies

You will also exhibit your work as part of the course alongside other courses within the creative department. You will work towards a Personal Development qualification and you will be involved in a range of activities designed to improve your employability.

Many of our students progress to further study at a higher level. Some may apply for entry to the University of their choice but many choose to stay with us for the Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. Further study could lead to many career options such as illustration, animation, fashion buying, interior design, print making or graphic design.

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Downpatrick, Bangor, Lisburn.

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Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces
Level 3 Technical Diploma in Art and Design Y10525BF1A-25/26-FT	Bangor	01/09/2025	18	More Info
Level 3 Technical Diploma in Art and Design Y10525DF1A-25/26-FT	Downpatrick	01/09/2025	20+	More Info
Level 3 Technical Diploma in Art and Design Y10525LF1A-25/26-FT	Lisburn	01/09/2025	15	More Info
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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