Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Ashford College

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Widen your knowledge of Art and Design, and extend your practical, hands-on making skills with this Level 3 course.

You will work on a variety of projects over the 2 years, which focus on the importance of creative development and project research. These projects are in a range of artistic mediums, such as:

• Drawing
• Illustration
• Mixed Media
• Painting
• Sculpture
• 3D Design
• Print making

Contextual assignments will also be completed alongside practical studies to enhance your knowledge of the art world.

On the course, you will grow your professional portfolio, which will aid assessment, and enhance prospects.

You will be set a final project at the end of each year, which will be externally moderated to determine your grade. Year 1’s project is based around a theme set by your tutor. Year 2’s project theme is chosen by you individually.

Progress to higher education at a range of universities and prestigious art schools across the country and the world.

You could also go onto a specialised apprenticeship or start your professional career in the art industry.