If you’re a hands-on person, enjoy being creative and like the idea of exploring ideas through 2D drawings and with techniques using 3D media, materials and processes, then you will enjoy the 3D Design course. No prior 3D designing or making experience is needed, as all of the skills and techniques you will use are introduced on the course. This is a fantastic A Level if you want to pursue a future in one of the many Art and Design career routes, develop your art and design skills generally or if you want to add variety to their study programme by taking a more practical, hands on subject. Year 1 Introductory Project – Through this you will develop your skills and understanding of the 3D design process, from research through to designing on paper and in 3D, producing a final outcome. Component 1 – External Set Project - You will choose a theme set by the exam board and work through the design process, as taught in the Introductory Project. This process will lead to a final piece done over 10 hours of supervised time. Year 2 Component 1 – Personal Investigation - You choose your own theme for this and will explore a style and topic suited to your skills and interests. Alongside the practical project, you will produce a written study that will allow you to explore your topic in more depth. Component 2 – External Set Project - You will choose a theme set by the exam board and work through the design process to explore this theme. This process will lead to a final piece done over 15 hours of supervised time.