Entry Requirements

It is essential that you have proven ability in an appropriate field;

At least Merit in the Level 2 3D Design or Grade 4 in GCSE Art. However, if you can demonstrate aptitude for designing and making through a similar subject at school, or personal interests, you would be welcome.

What will I study

The course has Resistant Materials at its core, aiming to encourage designing through experimentation and innovation.

The course will focus on the design process and problem-solving, from researching, drawing, modelling and presenting your designs to producing high-quality final products.

Level 3 is a natural progression from the Level 2 course we deliver. It is assignment based, and you will be working through a series of projects to gain the necessary skills to design and manufacture in various materials.

Units studied are:

1. Visual Recording and Communication

2. Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design

3. The Creative Process

4. 3D Design Materials, Techniques and Processes

How will I be assessed?

Externally assessed project 40%

Externally assessed written task 20%

Two internally assessed projects worth 20% each

Is this subject for me?

Fancy being the next Jony Ives or James Dyson? Do you have an interest in how things are designed and made? Our course is very hands-on, and we aim to have all students working independently in the workshop experimenting with materials, techniques and processes in order to develop and create their own designs. If you enjoy designing, problem-solving and making then this course is for you.

Where can this lead me?

This course can lead to further study at university on courses such as:

Degrees/Foundation Degrees in

Product Design

Environmental Design

Three Dimensional Design and Crafts

Architecture

In terms of careers, it can lead to jobs within:

Product Design

Industrial Design

Engineering

Cad Designer

Cad Technician

Model Maker

Exhibition Designer

Craftsman

Designer

What else is there?

We have close links with Ricardo who also run the CREST Gold award.

We take part in the GreenPower Electric Car Competition, racing the car you have helped to build at Goodwood, and look for W6 students who can help as mentors to the younger students

We have trips to Bowers & Wilkins to tour their facility and explore how they create their world-class speakers.

We have links with The University of Brighton which hold tasters sessions in creative subjects and we have a trip to their inspirational degree show.