UAL Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Arts - Level 3

• 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including maths, English and art and design

or

• Relevant Level 2 Art qualification and GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above

This is a one year programme. You will receive an award after successful completion of the year you will receive a UAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Arts.

• Introduction to Fine Art

• Visual communication

• Research methods

• 2D and 3D design

• Model making

• Graphic presentation

• CAAD: Including Sketchup and Photoshop 

• Studio based creative workshops

• Practical work

• Research skills

• Project work

• Seminars

• Live projects

• Project and portfolio work

• One externally set controlled assessment

We will support you to achieve a qualification in English and maths if you have not yet achieved grade 4.

We help to advance your skills by embedding English and maths within all of our modules. We encourage our students to read advanced texts and improve language and communications skills, which are displayed in research feedback and presentations.

In recent years we have worked with NE1 Community Project to shadow the design team and input into renovation projects taking place across Newcastle.

Students have had the chance to design creative murals and hear from guest lectures about the recent Bigg Market redevelopment.

Once you complete this course and achieve a Grade 4 in English or maths, you will have the option to progress to any of our Level 3 National Diplomas which include: Fashion and Textiles, Fashion Business and Retail, Art and Design, Graphics and Illustration, Animation, Interior Architecture Fundamentals or Access to Higher Education (Art and Design (if you're aged 19+)

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section. 

If you are aged 19+ the cost of the course will depend on your circumstances. Our support pages can help you determine your suitability.