Course may be subject to change.
The Level 3 Digital Arts course will develop your digital and traditional skills within Art & Design. It will allow you to digitally enhance traditional forms of artwork and obtain knowledge of Adobe Suite, animation, graffiti art, photography, character design and more.
This course is suitable for students who feel their future lies somewhere between Art and Design and Graphic Design. By the end of the course you will be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and develop knowledge and skills to progress into a digital career.
The course involves practical sessions and exciting projects where you can explore and express your creativity and individual style. We hope to visit European cities to see first hand the impact Digital Art and Design has on the world and inspire your own creative flare.
Entry Criteria
You will hold a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 4 (or above). This will include maths and English, as well as an art & design and/or design & technology qualification.
Additional Costs
You will be asked to make a contribution of £30 at the beginning of the academic year to help cover equipment, resources, trips and visits.
What are the next steps?
You will meet with one of the course team who will discuss the course in detail with you and answer any queries you may have to ensure this is the right course for you; please bring a current portfolio of your creative art and design work to discuss.
Times of Delivery
You will be timetabled for taught lectures, workshops and course related activities for 2.5 days per week, we will aim to condense these days to allow you to have the flexibility for external commitments. However, it is expected that you complete any tasks set at home outside of timetabled hours.
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
Teaching and Assessment
You will be fully supported throughout the programme. Teaching and assessment will consist of practical work, creative workshops, studio practice, live projects, research skills, personal development , lectures and trips/visits.
You will be assessed through completion of a portfolio, presentations, team work activities, tutorials and written assignments. There will be externally set and assessed units which you will complete under exam conditions,
Your tutors will have first-hand experience of the industry and will continue to build links with other industry professionals. We already hold strong links which will be introduced to you throughout the duration of the course for live briefs, guest speakers and placements.
Upon successful completion of this one year course, and the achievement of Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, you will have the option to progress to any of our L3 National Extended Diplomas in Fine Art, Digital Arts, Graphics, Fashion Styling and Promotion, Fashion Textiles and Surface Design or interior Architecture and Design.
If you are aged 19+ on or before 31st August (after your course ends) you will be eligible to apply to the Access to HE in Art & Design here at new College Durham.
