Craft & Design T Level
The T Level in Craft and Design is a cutting-edge qualification designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the creative industries.
This two-year, industry-focused course blends practical skills, technical expertise, and theoretical learning, ensuring that you are fully prepared for careers in design, craft, and manufacturing.
Throughout the course, you will explore a wide range of creative processes, from traditional craft techniques to innovative digital design methods. With a strong emphasis on problem-solving and hands-on learning, the T Level in Craft and Design fosters a deep understanding of materials, tools, and technologies, allowing you to produce high-quality, innovative work.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 or above including a related creative subject, English Language and Maths. You will be asked to provide a digital portfolio of your art and design work.
What will I study?
As well as developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours across a range of Craft and Design occupations and industries, we also aim to develop your Craft and Design mindset by developing wider skills such as problem solving, adaption, visualising, improving and systems thinking. This will ensure you can apply skills for different purposes and in different roles.
Core content
Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:
• the creative economy
• the individual in the creative industries
• cultural context and vocabulary
• audience and consumer needs
• legal and regulatory requirements
• professional standards and conduct in the workplace
• equality, diversity and inclusion requirements
• research skills
• project methodology and administration
• continued professional development
Options to specialise
In addition to the core content, you will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content.
The specialisms available in the Craft and Design T Level are:
• Jewellery maker
• Ceramics maker
• Furniture maker
Industry Placement
The 45 day industry placement allows you to develop your occupational specialism skills as well as those necessary to working in any environment, such as effective planning, working with others, health and safety and promoting equality and diversity.
Additional costs
There is a £30 cost for a mandatory Art Kit to enhance students learning through the availability of additional resources. More details will be provided atenrolment.
Method of delivery
You will typically be in College four days per week with an emphasis on the practical elements of the course. In-College delivery is supported by online resources, and students develop strong independent learning skills to equip them for their next steps.
How will I be assessed?
Further information to follow once finalised.
Good course combinations
This is a full-time course. It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational,
T Level, Apprenticeship or A Level programmes.
Your next steps
The purpose of the Level 3 Technical qualification is to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to progress into skilled work and higher or degree level apprenticeships, higher level technical study, including university, creative degrees relevant to the T Level.
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