3D Design

Course Description

How do designers turn ideas into products, spaces and experiences that improve the way we live? A Level 3D Design & Technology gives you the opportunity to combine creativity with practical skills, developing innovative solutions to real-world design challenges.


Throughout the course, you'll explore the design process from initial ideas through to finished outcomes. You'll develop skills in designing, modelling and making, while experimenting with a range of materials, techniques and technologies. You'll build a portfolio of creative work, learning how professional designers communicate ideas, solve problems and respond to client needs.


A Level 3D Design & Technology is an excellent choice if you enjoy designing, making and thinking creatively. It combines well with subjects such as Maths, Physics, Art, Graphics and Computer Science.


Ideal for students who are:
• Creative and imaginative thinkers
• Interested in design, architecture or engineering
• Enjoy practical projects and making things
• Keen to develop technical and visual communication skills

 

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Year 1:
  • Skill Building Phase
  • Personal Architecture Project - Concept 2050:
Year 2:
  • Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of A Level Grade)
  • Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40% of A Level Grade

You will take part in 3D Design skills workshops looking at:

  • Architectural drawing, modelling and CAD
  • Product and Transportation design
  • Concept Art, Digital Painting and Traditional Sketching
  • Woodwork, Metalwork, Armoury and Ceramics
  • Digital sculpture, 3D Printing and Laser cutting
  • Jewellery design, Craft Arts and Sculpture
  • 3D animation through Blender, Sketchup and Photoshop

This will help you discover the type of 3D practitioner you are. You will then apply the skills you have learned in briefs using research, development of ideas and refinement to finished pieces. All work is carried out in sketchbooks, with additional sampling and making. You will cover a range of techniques including use of tools and machinery such as fully equipped design and engineering workshop, hand and industrial machines, traditional tools, welding gear and digital fabrication technologies. More advanced techniques and skills are also taught and developed including CAD processes including Photoshop, Blender, Sketchup, Twilight, AR, VR. Lightburn, Sculptris, Zbrush and Substance painter.

It can lead to progression into degrees and careers in Product Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Industrial Design, Automotive Design and many other creative and technical industries.

University Courses:
  • Architecture BA/BSc
  • Interior Architecture / Designer
  •  Concept Car Design (Automotive Design)
  • Product Design
  • Engineering
  • Sculpture
  • Set and Theatre Design
  • Craft Design
  • Concept Art
  • Video Game Concept Art
  • Video Game Design
  • Fine Art
  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Art Foundation
  • Jewellery Design
  • Marine Design (sea craft)

Career Pathways:
  • Architect
  • Interior Designer / Architect
  • Garden / Landscape Architect
  • Game Design
  • Product Designer
  • Car and Transportation Designer
  • Concept Artist – Film, Game, Book
  • Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineer
  • Ai prompt engineer

● Trend Forecasting ● Own Business: Maker / Designer / Artist ● Trades – Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Decorator ● Carpenter ● Armoury, costume and leatherwork ● Jewellery Designer ● Teacher/Lecturer

The course includes both practical coursework and an externally set assignment.

  • Cross Departmental New York Trip: Art and Performing Arts
  • Trips to MOSI, Yorkshire Sculpture Park
  • Partnership with Architecture and Building companies
  • Industry Speakers: hear from people about their careers in 3D through the Concept 2050 project
  • Alumni talks and portfolio guidance: get in to your top university choice
  • Live briefs and competition opportunities
3D Design Alumni

Lucas Calvert

A*A*A*AA

Mathematics, 3D Design, EPQ, Further Mathematics, Physics

Civil Engineering at Imperial College London

Ewan Hastie

A*AB

3D Design, Mathematics, Physics

Architecture at the University of Manchester

Lucas Calvert

A*A*A*AA

Mathematics, 3D Design, EPQ, Further Mathematics, Physics

Civil Engineering at Imperial College London

Ewan Hastie

A*AB

3D Design, Mathematics, Physics

Architecture at the University of Manchester