The UAL Extended Diploma helped me figure out what direction I wanted to take in art and my career.
Course Entry Requirements
Any Art & Design GCSE Grade 4 or a Technology GCSE Grade 4 including Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics Products, Textiles or equivalent. However, if you haven’t studied Art, no problem, just come and speak to one of the tutors.
Exam Board Specification
Course specification
What you will study
An in-depth introduction to the Creative Industries:
- Developing knowledge, skills and attributes associated with the creative process
- Engagement with employers and companies through live briefs and work experience placements
Opportunities to specialise in:
- Fine Art
- Fashion
- Textiles & Costume
- 3D Design (Including Architecture, Set and Interior Design)
- Photography and Film
- Fashion Image Making/Media
- Graphic Design
- Animation and Illustration
- Curation and Exhibition Management
Assessments
- 100% Coursework
- (6 units over two years)
Course Support
- Excellent facilities and a materials pack at the beginning of the course
- Open door policy
- Group and one-to-one tutorials
- Regular assessments and feedback
- Specialist workshops and educational visits
Enrichment Activities
- UAL talks about progression and skills workshops
- Competitions and live briefs
- Careers talks from our alumni and from other industry professionals
Progression
This course is accepted by all universities. The course attracts UCAS points for each final grade as follows:
PASS: 72 MERIT: 120
DISTINCTION: 168
The course is designed by UAL and Creative industry leaders to respond to industry needs and requirements. All learning is underpinned by progression opportunities and HE
support.
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Course Entry Requirements
Any Art & Design GCSE Grade 4 or a Technology GCSE Grade 4 including Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics Products, Textiles or equivalent. However, if you haven’t studied Art, no problem, just come and speak to one of the tutors.