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BTEC National Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice - Graphics Level 3 Year 1

at Boston College, Boston · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The Level 3 Graphic and Digital Design National Extended Diploma is the perfect course for any individual, harbouring a passion for Graphic Design and who will thrive in a creative an exciting environment. You will work within our fully functional graphic design studio, including access to iMacs with industry technology and creative art studio spaces. You will generate personalised projects relating to topics that interest you and engage with local businesses to work on 'real world' projects. You will learn how to construct advertising campaigns, logos, digital design concepts, graphic novels, print production and core graphic concepts. Your lecturers all have a working knowledge of the Media industry and are still actively involved in the business outside of the College, resulting in accurate, up to date knowledge being share in lectures.

What you need to get on

The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Graphic and Digital Design National Extended Diploma are five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (Old GCSE grade C or above) or a Merit on Level 2 Diploma course, and a portfolio of work will be required when you are invited in for a review. If you are concerned about the above entry requirements an alternative course available is the Level 2 in either Creative Media Production or Art and Design as a pathway to progress.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Boston College Skirbeck Road

    Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Boston

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