Art, Design & Digital Media UAL Extended Diploma Level 3 (Second Year)
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Our full-time study programmes are designed to maximise your career prospects and widen your options for further or higher study.
This course has been designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to degree level study in art and design, into further education and training, or into employment.
It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in the visual arts to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from further to higher education.
It is generally delivered over two years and will allow students to apply for a range of higher education courses.

This course offers two pathways:
Art & Design with drawing, mixed media, printmaking, painting and three-dimensional design.
Art & Design with drawing, mixed media, animation, graphic design and photography.

You will also learn:
• Different perspectives & approaches
• Understanding & adapting practical methods and skills for creative production
• Critically reviewing the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions & results
• Using evaluative & reflective skills
• Research, planning, time management and actions to access progression opportunities
• Presenting yourself and your work to appropriate audiences

Five GCSEs grade 4 and above, (including English Language, Maths, Art or equivalent). Alternatively, you may have a UAL level 2 or equivalent qualification at Merit standard.

Assessment is via a ‘Final Major Project’ which takes place at the end of the course when you are at your best. This large project allows you to demonstrate the learning that has taken place through completion of other units. This unit is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and determines the overall qualification grade.

In the first instance please send a message to arts@boltoncc.ac.uk

You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest.

Alongside your studies, you’ll have a unique opportunity to be part of the University of Bolton’s EXCEED programme.
This will give you a range of additional skills and experiences, and includes masterclasses; university visits; access to industry experts; and mentoring and support with your university application, perfect for that next step into Higher Education.
Following further study you could work as:
• An Arts Therapist, earning between £30,000 and £43,000 per year.
• Advertising Art Director, earning between £18,000 and £100,000 per year.
• An Art Gallery Curator, earning between £18,000 and£40,000 per year.

Tuition Fee: £5773.00
This course may be free if you are aged 19-23 and do not already hold a full level 3, or higher, qualification.
If you’re eligible to pay the full cost of the course, you could choose to fund this with an Advanced Learner Loan
To learn more, visit www.bit.ly/bc-learner-loans
There is also the option to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

Financial

You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, pleasecontact us via our Live Chat service available on any page of our website.

Adult Learners

Adult learners (19+) must provide evidence of their existing qualification at enrolment. Learners may not be able to enrol if this information is not provided when requested. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one applies to the exams you took):

• OCR: www.ocr.org.uk
• Edexcel: www.edexcel.com
• AQA: www.aqa.org.uk

Helpline

The best way to contact us is via our Live Chat service available from any page of our website. We endeavour to staff this service from 9am – 7pm, Monday to Thursdays and until 4pm on Fridays (during term time).
Bolton College works hard to ensure that the information provided is accurate.
All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time.

Studying at College

The health and safety of our learners and staff is still very important to us and so there may continue to be an element of study outside of the classroom during the, academic year. The proportion of these hours will depend on the individual qualification(s) being undertaken. You must do the work set during these times or it will impact your progress on the course and therefore your achievement.

Equalities Statement

The College will treat all members of the community equally and will not favour any particular individual or group. English is our principal language but we will endeavour to provide information relating to this document in other formats and languages. If customers require this type of support they should contact the Recruitment & Relations Manager at customer.services@boltoncc.ac.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Bolton College are committed to ensuring that learners have a right to feel safe wherever they learn, in the classroom or online. If you have any personal safety or other worries, for example, feeling bullied; being made to feel uncomfortable or experiencing an inappropriate situation when you are attending college, please speak to the tutor, a member of the Reception Team or contact the College Safeguarding Team on 01204 482180 or via safeguarding@boltoncc.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.