Entry Requirements

You will need to achieve five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language and maths. A grade 4 or above is also required for GCSE Art or equivalent.

You will also be invited in for an interview and art journal review which forms a core part of the selection process.

How You Will Be Assessed

The Level 3 Diploma is assessed through a series of projects that are designed to broaden your skills, experience and expertise. The projects are multi-disciplinary and will require you 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 your overall grade for the year. This assessment is externally marked by UAL Awarding Body, with students sitting a formal, Controlled Assessment (similar to a GCSE Art exam).

Course Progression

After successful completion of this one-year course you can progress to employment, or onto one of our second year Art & Design pathways: Architecture, Art & Design, Digital Art & Illustration, Fashion Textiles, Fine Art or Photography.

Where Your Course Can Take You

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 work with local and national higher education providers such as NUA and UAL colleges 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.

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.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16 to 18 on 31st August before the start of your course, your tuition fees will be free. If you are aged 19 and over, please contact the Advice Shop for more information by email at information@ccn.ac.uk or by calling 01603 773773.

You will need to provide your own basic art equipment, with a list provided during induction. A basic laptop, Chrome Book or tablet would really help throughout this course. Students pay for enrichment trips and educational visits during the academic year. International trips are optional and are at additional cost payable by the student.