Embark on a creative journey with the Level 3 Study Programme in Fine Art & Illustration at BCG. This dynamic course is designed for aspiring artists and illustrators who are ready to explore and refine their talents over two immersive years. With a curriculum that balances practical skills and theoretical knowledge, students will engage with a wide range of mediums and techniques, preparing them for a successful career in the vibrant world of art and design. Join us to unlock your artistic potential and begin shaping your future in the arts.
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What will I learn?
The Art & Design Pathway consists of a series of projects that explore a variety of traditional and digital contemporary art skills. Emphasis is placed on research, development of strong ideas in sketchbooks and the use of the Art & Design facilities to support producing sophisticated and progressive explorative visual outcomes in the form of final artworks. A regular programme of trips ensures that students visit major art galleries and other places relevant to their projects.
This course has a 98% success rate 10% above the national average for students doing this type of course and last year over 50% of students went on to study at higher education level at some of the top universities in the country. Many students go on to have a careers as artists in industries such as fine art, photography, illustration, visual communication, printmaking and graphic design.
Students will develop a diverse portfolio of creative work and an understanding of the industry as a whole. While working independently, collaboratively and students will be required to undertake approximately fifteen hours of self-directed practice per week. In the second year of the extended programme students will be able to progress with there skills developed in the first year through specialist briefs with industry lead outcomes.
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Example modules
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Drawing Skills
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Conceptual Art
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3D and 4D practices
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Mixed Media
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Portfolio building
- Creative thinking
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How will I be assessed?
The University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Creative Practice Diploma is assessed through a series of projects that are designed to broaden students skills, experience and expertise. In your first year, the first 2 units are delivered with a Pass or Fail outcome, delivered across multiple projects. A final project (The FMP) decides the students overall grade for the year which is graded at: Pass, Merit or Distinction.
The second year (Extended Diploma) is made up of another 3 units, again within multiple projects with a Pass or Fail outcome and the final unit making up the FMP for year 2, with the overall grade being either a Pass, Merit or Distinction. Student work is externally assessed and scrutinised by External Verifiers from the University of the Arts London to ensure that academic standards are adhered maintained.
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Entry Requirements
To join this programme you will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (or equivalent) including Maths and/or English and have completed a GCSE Art & Design course or similar creative subject at grade 4 or higher.
You will be required to bring a portfolio of artwork to your interview.
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Additional Information
- A studio fee to pay for materials is required, a bursary is available to help with costs if required.
- We strive to support or student learning through termly trips, these will be charged per trip, bursary is available to support where needed.
- A portfolio of creative work must be brought to interview
- Your course will be timetabled over 3 or 4 days, with approximately 6-12 hours work of directed homework per week depending on the level of course.
- Our days run from 9am to 4.45pm
- Your study programme include your vocational course and also Maths, English, Digital Skills, Tutorial and Career Progression sessions, attendance to all aspects is mandatory.
