Level 3 Art & Design
This course is now full for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or call 01924 789111.
Course Overview
This creative and exciting pathway is aimed at broadening and expanding your art and design skills to a very high standard in areas such as drawing, design generation, painting, 3-dimensional design, printmaking, surface design, graphic design, illustration, photography, textiles and digital applications. Working within a creative studio environment and IT suites, you will develop your knowledge, self-confidence, communication, time-management and presentation skills, resulting in a professional portfolio and body of work.
What You Will Study
In the first year you will gain confidence and a greater understanding of ideas, skills and motivation allowing you to focus your work on your chosen specialism in year two.
In the second year you will demonstrate autonomy and independence responding to self-led projects.
Throughout the course you will look at the work of other artists, designers and makers to support the development of your own work. You will be expected to complete independent study outside of studio hours to support your creative progression and this will usually involve a combination of practical work, research and the development of your ongoing sketchbooks.
All students will have the opportunity to visit and explore local galleries and surrounding areas. Taught through a series of thought-provoking topics and themes, diverse assignments/live briefs and practical workshops, led by friendly, supportive and experienced staff. As an Art & Design student at Selby College, you will have access to a professional photography studio, Apple Mac suites with the latest industry standard Adobe software, print making facilities, a photography darkroom and general studio spaces.
You will be continually assessed by your tutors throughout the academic year, and an external moderator will verify and confirm your final grades.
Year 1 will complete two modules, A1 Skills Development and A2 Creative Project and these will be internally assessed and graded at a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Year 2 will complete a further two modules, B1 Personal Progression and B2 Creative Industry Response, graded at a Pass, Merit or Distinction. The combination of grades from both years will determine the overall grade for the course.
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths.
OR
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English or Maths and a Level 2 in either English or Maths.
OR
Successful completion of Level 2 at Merit Grade and GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 and Level 2 English or Maths.
PLUS
Satisfactory interview and a portfolio of work for all options above.
When you attend your interview, please bring along your latest school report, your predicted grades and one piece of work from your portfolio.
This course offers progression to a variety of art-related courses. Our own HNC/D Graphic Design, Photography, Film and Television and Fine Art or you may wish to apply to an outside university. During the course we will explain all the possible options and support you through the application process in year 2. We also offer the BA Hons Top Up course to full degree through Hull University.
COURSE FULL
This course is currently full.
During my time at Selby College, I've gained organisational skills and learned how to professionally set up art exhibitions.
Art, Design & Photography