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Art & design is passion, and here at the Grimsby Institute our specialist facilities will help you nurture and grow that passion into a career. You will build skills in graphics, painting and drawing, ceramics, fashion/ textiles and look at the work of artists to help you to understand your own work and eventually specialise in different activities such as 2D and 3D, communication, sculpture, ceramics, graphics, fashion and textiles or printing.
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Art & Design Courses

UAL Level 1 Diploma in Exploring the Creative Arts and Media Sectors

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design

UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design

UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design

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What Next?

You could earn UCAS Points upon successful completion of a level 3 course which means you could go on to study a degree course here at University Centre Grimsby including BA (Hons) Special Effects Make-up Design for TV, Film and Theatre and BA (Hons) Design or study at other universities or art schools.

Handpicked work experience placements will see you work as part of the Grimsby Institute outside commissions team painting murals and creating promotional artwork or organising, promoting and presenting in-house exhibitions.

Career Areas

  • Graphic Designer
  • Fashion Designer
  • Fine Artis
  • Illustrator

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Programme of Study and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.
PLEASE NOTE IN SOME AREAS WHERE THERE IS A HIGHER MATHS, ENGLISH OR SCIENCE CONTENT, OR WHERE TECHNICAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED, THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHER THAN STATED BELOW. APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES AT THEIR INTERVIEW AND THIS IS CHECKED AT ENROLMENT. FOR CREATIVE COURSES A PORTFOLIO REVIEW OR AUDITION MAY BE REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW.

Entry Level 3 Programmes

No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from the Foundation Learning Assessment Team.

Level 1 Programmes

GCSEs grades1-2 or E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates.

Level 2 Programmes

Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 1 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1.

Level 3 Programmes

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 2 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2.

Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

This programme requires a minimum of 1 A Level (or equivalent) and 3 GCSEs, that includes English and Maths, at Grade 4 or above. You will also be asked to produce a portfolio of work.

Progressing to each level of study

Once you successfully completed your course you may be able to progress to the next level, following a satisfactory interview with a Tutor. If you’ve finished your Level 3 course you will be offered advice and guidance from our Career Advisers on how to apply for a place at University through UCAS, or how to apply for a job or an Apprenticeship.

Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 courses generally last one year; Level 3 courses will usually last for two years.