Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects

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 Canterbury 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.

Start off an exciting future in Media and specialise in web design and interactive media. Be provided with the key knowledge, skills and understanding that are vital for this industry.

Learning consists of developing your media skills through practical projects, alongside theory work, to give you a greater understanding of the industry.

You will explore the fundamentals of animation and visual effects for the animation industry, film, games design and more. A range of processes and techniques will be taught including:

• Concept art
• Character design
• Animation (digital and traditional techniques)
• 3D modelling
• Audio design
• Interactive design

Developing an understanding of key concepts in animation is also a key part of the course, alongside building skills in a range of industry standard programs.

Software you'll use includes:

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Blender 3D
• Audacity
• GameMaker Studio
  

On the course you will be able to build your portfolio, and develop your research, planning and project management skills. This enables you to progress into the desired career path that you wish to go into, demonstrating practical skills and actual media products.

Your portfolio of your work will be graded by external assessors against your unit criteria. There are also specific projects for your units which you will be assessed during.

The investigation of job roles and industry sectors on the course will prepare you for progression to study at degree level or entry level roles in the industry.

This includes progressing to higher education at a range of universities and prestigious schools across the country and the world.

You could also go onto a specialised apprenticeship or start your professional career in several roles based on your interests and strengths.