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UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication

at Macclesfield College, Macclesfield · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma35 weeksFull time

What the college says

The UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication are qualifications for post-16 students looking to pursue a specialist career in the creative industries. Both qualifications provide students with the necessary industry relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to access appropriate entry level roles, training programmes or apprenticeships in the creative sector, or apply for progression to related higher education courses This two-year course provides a varied but focussed programme giving students the skills, experience and knowledge to progress to Higher Education and a career in the Creative Industries. Students will learn in a practical and theoretical way and explore how art and design can be applied to employment and the community. Qualification aims To enable the candidate to: 1. Have a critical and contextual awareness of different perspectives and approaches within art, design or communication 2. Research, analyse and evaluate relevant information and ideas in order to develop creative solutions 3. Understand, adapt and safely use appropriate and practical methods and skills for creative production 4. Solve complex problems through the application of practical, theoretical and technical understanding 5. Critically review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results 6. Use evaluative and reflective skills in order to take responsibility for own learning, development and decision making 7. Tak

What you need to get on

For this course you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or maths.

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

  • Macclesfield College

    Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Macclesfield

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