Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma

Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Art and Design)

This thrilling new courses is perfect for all artist and designers who want to take their first steps in the creative arts industry. You'll benefit from learning an array of useful traditional and digital art skills, including painting, ceramics, illustration, digital design, branding and exhibiting work. We will nurture your talent during the course and put you on the fast-track to either university or into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications.

This diploma is the first step to working into the creative industry – and there's no more exciting start to this journey than doing this qualification at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre.

Access courses are designed for students who want a fast track route to university or to progress into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications. Access courses have featured at Hopwood Hall for many years – changing the lives of many students. We’re also proud to say that our achievement and success rates are amongst the best in the country.

Entry Requirements

Immediate entry to the one-year Level 3 Access to HE Diploma offers students who have already attained sufficient GCSE qualifications the quickest route to university. Usually this means students must have attained 4 GCSEs grade A-C/9-4, including English and Maths

Details

The course is divided into 2 main areas. Practical Art modules that will help you to build up your practical experience and gain technical skills across a wide range of art processes. You will also have the opportunity to enhance your personal development with a range of units designed to prepare for progression in HE.

PRACTICAL ART UNITS INCLUDE:

Introduction to Ceramics
Introduction to Life Drawing
Introduction to Visual Research for Art and Design
Drawing for Art and Design
Extended Study in the Visual Arts
Figure Studies
Graphics Skills Development
Painting Extended
Relief Printmaking
Art and Design Project

PERSONAL-DEVELOPMENT UNITS

Applying for HE
Setting Targets & Reflective Practise
Research Skills
ICT Using presentation software
Professional Behaviours

The Access programme requires attendance for 12 hours per week over 36 weeks and is offered as a daytime course only.

Work Experience

There are no formal work experience requirements on this course.

Progression

Access to Higher Education courses are designed for students who want a fast track route to university or to progress into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications. Access courses have featured at Hopwood Hall for numerous years – changing the lives of many students.

Anne Colgan

The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!

Lorraine Dale

It was great to learn from knowledgeable tutors who were more than happy to share their knowledge

Joshua Watt

There are so many fantastic opportunities at Hopwood – be sure to say ‘yes’ to as many as you can!

Saad Farooq

My course opened up many doors and I have achieved a lot since gaining my qualification at such a great University Centre

Helen King-Wilson

Hopwood unlocked capabilities that I did not recognise in myself and gave me the confidence to expand my knowledge

Oliver Lewis

Hopwood’s facilities were top notch – the whole experience really was brilliant

Emily Hamilton

I was slightly older when I started my apprenticeship, but I’m now on an ever-growing career path thanks to the amazing team at Hopwood

Luke Webster

Hopwood Hall College gave me so much to be thankful for. They helped me become the professional I am today