A Level Three Dimensional (3D) Design and Architecture

Course summary

This Art and Design course focuses on architecture and spatial design. It develops your capacity to design like an Architect and appreciate the complex relationship between the built environment and our modern world. You will explore the full process of design, investigating past, present and future developments in architecture, and developing knowledge and understanding of materials and processes. You will gain skills in concept development, 3D experimentation, creating physical models and producing industry-standard working drawings and computer-generated visualisations. Course Content: Year 12 The course begins with a series of short, skills-based projects designed to build confidence and introduce key architectural techniques. These practical tasks support the development of creative understanding across both 2D and 3D elements, providing a strong foundation before starting the Component 1 portfolio. Year 13 In Year 13, the focus remains on Component 1, with work centred around the final stages of development and the production of the architectural model. In early February, Component 2 is launched by the exam board, introducing a set theme to respond to. You will explore the full process of design, investigating past, present and future developments in architecture, and developing knowledge and understanding of materials and processes. You will gain skills in concept development, 3D experimentation, creating physical models and producing industry-standard working drawings and computer-generated visualisations. Activities include practical workshops, idea generation approaches and theoretical studies.