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Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication

at The Manchester College, Manchester · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

At The Manchester College, the Creative Arts Team aims to equip artists at an early stage in their career with the tools to be resourceful problem solvers, collaborative, self- sufficient and resilient. Our goal is to enable young people to shape their creative voice by becoming active learners and active creators in Manchester, a City of expanding opportunity in the Creative Industries. We engage with many of Manchester’s partners in Visual Arts and Design such as Manchester Art Gallery, The Whitworth Art Gallery, HOME as well as studio based makers and practioners. Live briefs are set by Industry experts across a range of specialist areas such as commissions to create, illustration, film, 3D product design, Printmaking, ceramics, photography, painting, jewellery and fashion and textiles Our learners exhibit widely in Manchester’s vibrant artistic centre, creating pop up exhibitions in all of the trendiest areas across this amazing city. You will get the opportunity to be part of the unique Future Creative’s project and exhibit your work in the Manchester Art Gallery. The Level 3 course will give you experience in all areas of Visual Arts across all disciplines. Experimentation and risk taking with materials and processes will push you to develop confidence to generate your own ideas and concepts. You will work towards a final project that will encompass the skills you mastered over the year in a celebratory end of year exhibition, which is visited by some of Manchester’s cu

What you need to get on

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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

  • City Campus Manchester

    City Campus Manchester 60 Great Ducie Street, Manchester, M3 1PT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester

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