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Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication (Art Direction, Set Design & Prop Making for Stage and Screen) - Level 3 Extended Diploma (UAL)

at Capital City College Group, London · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

Enter the exciting world behind the camera and discover how creative environments, props and visual storytelling shape the worlds we see across film, theatre, television, fashion and live performance.Our new Level 3 Creative Practice pathway in Art Direction, Set Design and Prop Making for Stage and Screen is designed for imaginative students who want to create immersive visual experiences through design, construction and storytelling. This exciting course combines elements of theatre design, film production, fashion styling, spatial design, prop construction and visual communication to prepare students for the fast-moving creative industries.You'll explore how art directors and set designers build atmosphere, emotion and narrative through space, texture, colour, lighting and objects. Through hands-on projects, collaborative productions and creative experimentation, you'll develop practical skills in set building, prop making, styling environments, scenic painting, model making and visual storytelling.Studying in the heart of London gives you direct access to some of the world's most inspiring creative industries. From theatre productions and museum exhibitions to fashion shoots, film culture and immersive experiences, London becomes your creative classroom.Throughout the course, you'll work on exciting live projects and collaborative productions, building a professional portfolio designed to support progression into our Level 4 UAL Art Direction, Set Design and Prop Making c

What you need to get on

You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Maths or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English at Level 2/GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above)A portfolio of your art and design workAll applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

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

  • King's Cross Campus

    211 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8RA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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