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Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design

EKC Folkestone College

Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2TZ

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Folkestone College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

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 Folkestone College

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.

Course Summary

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

Course Details

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 areas, including:

  • Fashion
  • Illustration
  • Interior Design
  • Architecture
  • Graphic Design
  • Advertising
  • Web Design

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.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment will be through a combination or practical, written, and presentation assignments. This is a mainly practical programme with written work as supporting evidence, and assessments based on practical work skills.

Your next steps...

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.


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