UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA3D DESIGN (INTERIORS, ARCHITECTURE & PRODUCTIONS)

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AWARD

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design & Communication

DURATION

2 Years (Full-Time)

UCAS POINTS

Up to 168 (depending on grade outcome)

CAMPUS

Middlesbrough

COURSE DETAILS

Design, build and create with a purpose. This course is the perfect choice for those who want to be the builders of the future, designing everything from products and furniture to interiors, architecture and film sets! Whatever your interest, this course will teach you how to turn your bold ideas into reality

3D Design is a two-year course that will encourage you to think critically about design and solve real-world problems. From the initial concept stage all the way through to final construction, you will learn the essentials of the creative process alongside important design theory which will transform you into a successful 3D Designer. If you’re interested in architecture, interior design, product design, set design for film and TV, exhibitions and immersive technologies including virtual reality, then this course will not only teach you the relevant skills but also prepare you for your future career.

The skills you will develop will be vast and varied, covering traditional formats such as hand and technical drawing, model making, sculpting and construction as well as digital techniques including SketchUp, Blender, Photoshop, 3D printing and virtual reality – all of which you will use to enhance your designs and create a professional portfolio.

In both years of the course, you will contextualise your learning through live briefs during which we take you out of the classroom and thrust you headfirst into the real-world of design. You’ll work with external clients to respond to industry briefs, putting you that step ahead when it comes to applying for higher education, an apprenticeship or an entry-level role in the creative industries. This course gives you the foundation, experience and confidence to take the next step.

Awards
Amanpreet Kang, shortlisted finalist for PRO CARTON Young Designers Award 2021

WHERE COULD IT TAKE YOU?

COURSE INFORMATION

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

  • Work across 3D disciplines: architecture, interior, set, product and furniture

  • Access specialist workshops and tools including 3D printers and laser cutters

  • Build skills in materials, construction, CAD and creative design

  • Respond to live design briefs with real outcomes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C)  – (if you have maths/english at grade D/3 you would be required to work towards grade C/4 for these qualifications alongside your course)
  • 1 portfolio of artwork

LEARNER HOURS

Our Further Education study programmes are designed to meet the guided learner hours as per their funding bodies.

AWARDING BODY

This diploma is validated by the UAL Awarding Body, part of University of the Arts London and the UK’s leading provider of creative qualifications at FE level. The Northern College of Art is an approved centre for UAL Awarding Body qualifications. All students are awarded qualifications under their official UAL Awarding Body titles.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

What’s your favourite thing about The Northern College of Art?

The chance I get to express myself, in a personal sense and through my work. Also the opportunities of my course and for the supportive environment around me.

Elliott Dykes
Level 3 3D Design

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OUTSTANDING Student Experience

The Northern College of Art had an exceptional history for its further education when formerly known as The Northern School of Art, and Cleveland College of Art and Design prior to that. The institution previously achieved an Ofsted rating of Outstanding in 2009, and held it consecutively across all inspections until the last inspection under the Education Inspection Framework in 2025. The institution is one of only a handful of colleges to make this achievement.

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