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UAL Level 3 Diploma & Extended Diploma in Animation and Concept Art
Bring Your Imagination to Life. Create Worlds. Tell Stories.
From animated films and TV shows to video games and graphic novels, the demand for skilled animators and concept artists has never been higher. If you have a passion for drawing, storytelling, and digital creativity, this course will give you the tools, techniques, and industry knowledge to turn your ideas into reality.
Through hands-on projects, you’ll develop a professional portfolio that showcases your skills, preparing you for progression to university or a career in the creative industries.
Year 1 – UAL Level 3 Diploma
UCAS Points: Pass (36) | Merit (60) | Distinction (84)
Your journey begins with an introduction to animation and concept art, covering both traditional and digital techniques. You’ll explore character design, world-building, storyboarding, and animation principles, learning how to bring dynamic visuals to life. Whether you’re sketching environments, developing original characters, or creating short animations, you’ll gain the core skills to start shaping your artistic voice.
Year 2 – UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
UCAS Points: Pass (72) | Merit (120) | Distinction (168)
In the second year, you’ll refine your craft, develop your artistic style, and create a professional portfolio that highlights your strengths. Working on bigger, more ambitious projects, you’ll specialise in areas that excite you—be it 2D or 3D animation, digital painting, character and environment design, or storyboarding for film and games. Alongside your creative work, you’ll explore career pathways, preparing for university, freelance work, or industry roles.
Why Choose This Course?
Industry-Focused Learning – Work on projects that reflect real animation and concept art workflows.
Professional Portfolio Development – Build a body of work that helps you stand out.
Master Your Craft – Learn the tools and techniques used in animation studios and Concept Art development.
Pathways to Success – Prepare for university, industry roles, or freelance opportunities.
If you’re ready to turn your passion for animation and concept art into a career, this course is your launchpad. Apply today and start creating!
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Progression
This qualification helps you to progress on to: • BA in animation, visual effects, games design, graphic design and more • apprenticeships within the wider creative based industries
Entry Requirements
• You will need 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C), or Level 2 UAL Diploma in Creative Media Production, Level 2 BTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate or First Diploma in Creative Media. • GCSE English language grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) is essential and GCSE Maths grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) is highly desirable. In addition: • To show at Welcome Event an interest in the animation and/or visual effects industry through conversation and potential portfolio • We would like to see what inspires you to pursue a career in animation and visual effects. Think about what draws you to this career path, what you aim to learn on this course and what you most appreciate about the art form.
Assessment
A range of methods, which may include projects, assignments, case studies, course work, self-assessment, feedback from clients and panel reviews, continually assesses course work. Grades from Pass, Merit, Distinction may be awarded to course work. The Study Programmes are over 5 days each week. There is regular one to one tutorial provision.
How to Apply
You can apply through our online application, just click on Apply.
Students who attend a Cambridge Area Partnership school should apply through the CAP application system, MyChoice@16, your school will be able to help you with this.
If you need any help with applying, please contact our Admissions Office on tel. 01223 418448 or .
Once we have received your application, you will be invited to a Welcome Event and for a guidance discussion. Through the Welcome Event you will get the chance to learn more about college and your course. When you have your conditional offer, you will be invited and required to attend new student Taster Days during the summer before the start of your course. Take control of your future and enrol on a course with CRC. Whether you've just finished your GCSEs or A Levels, already working or unemployed we can help you succeed.
Take control of your future and enrol on a course with CRC. Whether you've just finished your GCSEs or A Levels, already working or unemployed we can help you succeed.
