Photography Extended Diploma Level 3

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You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

During this two-year course, students study the UAL Level 3 Applied General Extended Diploma in Art and Design. The course is designed to provide post-16 students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress into further, higher education and training or employment.

The Extended Diploma are graded at Pass, High Pass, Merit, High Merit or Distinction, with the Distinction grade being worth 168 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 full A Levels at A* grade).

This is a practical and hand-on course that is client-facing and requires students to work collaboratively with local and national organisations and charities. In addition to learning about the employment area chosen, you will develop the skills needed to start a career. Successful students can either choose to progress to a higher education course in visual arts or go straight into employment.

You will also have the opportunity study Maths and/or English. Please check our English and Maths page for further information.

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The Level 3 Extended Diploma has been designed to provide the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to degree-level study in art and design, or into employment.

It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in the visual arts to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from further to higher education.

Objective

The objectives of these qualifications are to enable students to:

1 Develop a critical and contextual awareness of different perspectives and approaches within art, design or related subjects of study or work.

2 Research, analyse and evaluate relevant information and ideas in order to develop creative solutions.

3 Understand, adapt and use appropriate practical skills.

4 Solve complex problems through the application of art, design or related practical, theoretical and technical understanding.

5 Critically review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results.

6 Use evaluative and reflective skills to take responsibility for their own learning, development and decision making.

7 Take responsibility for the research, planning, time and actions required to access progression opportunities.

8 Present themselves and their work.

Assessment

The course is assessed through a series of projects that are designed to broaden student’s skills, experience and expertise. The projects are multi-disciplinary and require students to work collaboratively and pro-actively with fellow students as well as external clients and stakeholders. A final end-point assessment (commonly referred to as the Final Major Project) decides the student’s overall grade for the two years.

Minimum 4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English, maths, Art & Design, or an art-related subject. Or a relevant Level 2 Diploma at Merit or above including GCSE English and maths at grade 9-4.

Candidates are asked to provide a portfolio of varied work indicating a strong interest in visual studies. Successful completion of a pre-interview task is also required, which will be discussed at an informal interview. Students will also be asked to provide an academic reference.

Progression

The design and structure of the course allows students the opportunity to further extend their learning through working with local and national clients and Higher Education providers. We always adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to all aspects of our teaching and learning so that our students have a broad portfolio of work and are ready to enter higher level study or careers in the creative industries.

Career Progression

City College Norwich is a member of the University of the Arts London Progression Partnership to promote the recruitment of talented, creative students from high quality further education institutions to UAL higher education degree level courses. The course team also work with local and national higher education providers such as NUA, London College of Communication and Central St Martins to ensure that our students are ready and prepared for their next step. We also work collaboratively with local, national and international artists and creative agencies to provide fantastic experience of work for our students and also to ensure that our courses prepare students well for their future careers in the industry. City College Norwich also has an outstanding Apprenticeship team who can provide advice and guidance for students wishing to follow an Apprenticeship route into the industry.

For those students who choose not to pursue careers within the creative industries the course provides fantastic opportunities to develop collaborative working skills, problem-solving, creative and the higher order evaluative skills demanded by universities and employers