GRAPHICS, ILLUSTRATION & GAME ARTS: UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE PRACTICE

<p>You will be provided with professional flexibility across your course, as well as creative ownership of your ideas and work. This course will provide you with a wide range of skills and experiences, so you may decide to progress straight into the workplace or go onto university when you complete the course.<br /><br />We are proud to offer our Extended Diploma students who achieve a pass or higher and meet our entry criteria <strong>a guaranteed place </strong>on a three or four-year degree when progressing directly to an undergraduate course at Arts University Plymouth.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This Level 3 Extended Diploma is a two-year course, equivalent to A-levels, and provides students with a high degree of professional flexibility that can be mapped across various progression routes including freelance careers, creative and industrial employment, business development opportunities, university and higher-level apprenticeships.</p> <p dir="ltr">The course has no exam. You are assessed on your course work, and the skills and knowledge involved in graphic design, illustration and game arts. You will learn and use communication and teamwork, creative problem solving and technical equipment skills.<br /></p> <p dir="ltr">You will have opportunities to collaborate with other students and courses, work on live industry briefs, understand the wider aspects of creativity and explore, test and experiment as you start to develop employable, industry-focused skills that will help you build your career. <br /></p>

<ul><li><p dir="ltr">You will be taught by a dedicated course team of professional designers, illustrators, and interactive specialists<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">You’ll get guidance in developing drawing and design skills, encouraging experimentation with materials and techniques<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">You’ll learn how to effectively communicate ideas in powerful and memorable ways<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">You will build your confidence in presenting and discussing work with employers or universities<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">You will develop specialist digital skills, including technical and creative image manipulation and 3D computer modelling</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">You will work with digital technologies such as Unity, Maya, 3D Studio Max, and Adobe creative software<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">You will understand the context of interactivity and games design, including the evolution of mobile technology for handheld devices and apps</p></li></ul>

<ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Successful completion results in a Level 3 Extended Diploma, equivalent to three A-levels or a maximum of 168 UCAS points<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">This is a pathway to various degree-level courses at Arts University Plymouth and other universities across the UK, into studying subjects like Graphic Design, Illustration, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Animation &amp; Games, and Painting, Drawing &amp; Printmaking<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Arts University Plymouth pre-degree students are guaranteed a place on a BA (Hons) course at Arts University Plymouth if they achieve a pass or higher in their final assessment, and meet additional entry criteria<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">This course will offer you the opportunity to pursue a diverse range of progression to Higher Education study, ranging from advertising to psychology<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">You’ll have the option to explore transferable skills for employment opportunities<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">We will offer you ongoing advice, guidance, and plenty of support from the course team<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">You’ll have access to the university's specialist careers service for informed decision-making about future paths<br /></p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Potential future careers could include game artist, editorial illustrator, graphic designer, concept artist, advertising designer, 3D modeller, or web designer</p></li></ul>

<p>The full title of this award qualification is <strong>UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication</strong>. </p> <p>University of the Arts London (UAL) Awarding Body supports innovative approaches to programme design and specialist delivery models within broader contexts. Therefore Pre-Degree students at Arts University Plymouth are offered the opportunity to pick from five creative pathways including; Art &amp; Design, Fashion &amp; Textiles, Filmmaking &amp; Media Production, Graphics, Illustration &amp; Game Arts, and Photography.</p>