A Level 3D Design/Architecture
Course Code: Q100007
Key Information
Course type:
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
Find joy in the spaces around you? Like to create tangible pieces and build new worlds? Then the A Level in 3D Design/Architecture at City of Portsmouth College is an ideal place to learn.
This course is ideal if you enjoy making, working with and exploiting the creative potential of a range of materials including paper, card, wood, plaster, clay and wire.
Starting with a series of workshops, you’ll discover the most effective way to visually communicate your ideas, and then build a personal portfolio that reflects your style. Through investigations, contextual studies and idea development through drawing and making, you’ll explore themes and concepts that reflect your personal interests.
Following the completion of your personal portfolio, you’ll undertake personal investigations in the second year, building on skills and techniques.
From initial concept to realisation, your work might be architectural, or could be lighting, body adornment, sculpture, set design and product design.
There will also be opportunities for you to meet and work with local artists, visit galleries nationally and immerse yourself in the creative world.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language and, ideally, an art and design based subject or a portfolio of evidence.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4.00pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
All work is assessed and standardised internally, including the end of course practical examination project, before it is finally moderated by a senior examiner representing the examination board. In this way, rigorous, consistent and fair marking is assured for all students.
Students who study this course go on to further study in a wide variety of careers including architecture, interior/spatial design, three-dimensional design, product design, exhibition design, design for television, stage and film, silversmithing, model making and environmental design.
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
A Level 3D Design/Architecture
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
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