The UAL Extended Diploma helped me figure out what direction I wanted to take in art and my career.
Course Entry Requirements
You’ll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to study this course. You should also have a grade 4 in either Art & Design or a related Technology subject such as Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics, or Textiles, or an equivalent qualification.
If you haven’t studied Art at GCSE, don’t worry — speak to one of our tutors. We’ll be happy to talk through your options.
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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What Our Students Say
“At Carmel the teaching was delivered really well with the right balance of opportunities to figure out my own style of creativity.
“I graduated with a first in BA Hons Fashion Promotion and Marketing with sandwich. During my placement year I interned at a modelling agency in Manchester called FAD. In my final year I was nominated to go to Barcelona for a design challenge, where I got to design and create a garment in a group with other international students. I also got shortlisted for three awards at graduate fashion week in London.I have been recently nominated for a visionary award for a project I did in my final year for alive brief with size? Syllabus X Salomon. I also secured a Digital Media and Content Assistant internship at UCLan. I am currently applying for social media/styling roles before my contract at the university ends.”
Course Entry Requirements
You’ll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to study this course. You should also have a grade 4 in either Art & Design or a related Technology subject such as Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics, or Textiles, or an equivalent qualification.
If you haven’t studied Art at GCSE, don’t worry — speak to one of our tutors. We’ll be happy to talk through your options.