UAL
    Level 3
    QN: 600/2827/0
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    UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by UAL. Classified as a Other General Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 590 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    UAL
    Syllabus Units
    9 Units
    Guided Hours
    590 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    An integrated approach to 2D problem solving in art and design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to analyse and research a 2 dimensional problem in art and design
    • Be able to use an integrated approach to 2 dimensional problem solving in art and design
    • Be able to use evaluation to support solutions to problems in 2 dimensions in art and design
    2

    An integrated approach to 3D problem solving in art and design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to analyse and research a 3 dimensional problem in art and design
    • Be able to use an integrated approach to 3 dimensional problem solving in art and design
    • Be able to use evaluation to support solutions to problems in 3 dimensions in art and design
    3

    An integrated approach to time-based problem solving in art and design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to analyse and research a time based problem in art and design
    • Be able to use an integrated approach to time based problem solving in art and design
    • Be able to use evaluation to support solutions to problems in time based art and design
    4

    Developing an art and design project

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the requirements of an art and design project
    • Be able to complete an art and design project
    • Be able to evaluate an art and design project
    5

    Introduction to critical and contextual awareness in art and design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand critical perspectives that influence the analysis of art and design
    • Understand the contexts within which art and design is positioned
    6

    Introduction to materials, processes and technical skills in art and design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand materials, processes and technical skills used in art and design
    7

    Introduction to research skills in art and design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand research tools, methods and skills
    • Understand primary and secondary research sources
    • Be able to use research tools, methods and skills to inform ideas for creative activities
    8

    Introduction to visual language in art and design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the characteristics of visual language in art and design
    • Be able to apply visual language to a range of art and design activities
    9

    Opportunities for progression in art and design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand progression opportunities within art and design
    • Understand communication skills for art and design
    • Understand presentation skills for art and design

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/2827/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    UAL
    Qualification Type
    Other General Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2011
    Operational End
    Aug 2026