On successful completion of this course, you can progress onto the Art and Design, Photography, Graphic Design, Creative Media Production or Fashion Extended Diploma Level 3, you will also need to have passed your GCSE English and Maths at 4 or above to enrol on these courses.
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
This course will build on your existing art or design skills whilst allowing you to explore the more challenging elements such as drawing, illustration, mixed media painting, printmaking, interior design and animation. In addition, you will experiment building your photographic and Photoshop skills. You will explore your creativity by managing your own final project independently.
What is covered?
You will study a range of units including: Unit 1: Introduction to Materials, Processes and Technical Skills in Art & Design. Unit 2: Introduction to Contextual Research in Art & Design. Unit 3: Introduction to communication skills in art & design Unit 4: Solving 2D creative problems Unit 5: Solving 3D Creative Problems Unit 6: Solve Time-Based Creative Problems Unit 7: Developing and Producing a Personal Project in Art & Design
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above, including English or maths, and either an art or design-based subject. This course requires an interview/informal chat before a place can be offered. You will need to complete a portfolio of artwork before you interview and a summer assignment to demonstrate your artistic strengths.
You will have access to detailed weekly step-by-step plans and notes to help you with your research, reviewing your own work and creating a stunning portfolio . Each project will gradually build skills of the one before, so your final project will demonstrate a higher level of skill and thinking, to support your potential transition to a Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design and Comunication – Graphics, Photography, Fashion and Textiles or Art and Design pathways.
Projects will be assessed as you complete them, and you will receive detailed feedback and a set of targets as to where you need to develop your skills as you begin the next project. This structure will help you steadily improve your art and design skills and arrive at the final project with a far greater level of self-confidence.
You will require an initial art pack costing £40 in September. Although no formal work experience is required you are encouraged to take up opportunities to develop your professional knowledge through placements, competitions and communicating with practitioners in the field.
This course requires an interview/informal chat before a place can be offered. You will need to complete a portfolio of artwork before you interview and a summer assignment to demonstrate your artistic strengths.
Start date: 01/09/2025
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1 Year
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.

College has treated me like an adult and given me the creative freedom to explore difference mediums. This independence gave me the confidence to progress to a BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media degree at UAL.
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