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Level 1 Art and Design Course in Harlow

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Harlow College for more info.

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About this course

Diploma in Art, Design and Media in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, reduced fees may apply.

You'll explore a wide range of creative disciplines over one year. Units cover film and television, photography, social media, and marketing. The course suits anyone starting out in the creative industries and looking to build a solid foundation before moving into further study or work.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media, awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

The qualification has been designed for those who have an interest in the media and are looking to explore and extend their interest via a full-time, immersive learning experience. The course covers a range of disciplines from film and television, social media, marketing, and photography, among others. Many students have identified a specific career in the creative industries that they wish to progress to using this qualification as a starting point.

You will study a range of practical work including film and tv, photography, social media, research and advertising, which will open doors to several areas of further study.

The qualification is made up of seven units include the final major project. All units relate to the creative media sector, all are delivered through vocational learning.

Entry requirements

4x GCSE at grade 1 or 2 or equivalent ideally including English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore film and television production techniques.
  • You'll develop photography skills and learn how to plan and edit images.
  • You'll study social media content creation and digital marketing.
  • You'll experiment with a range of creative media and practical art-making methods.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work across different disciplines.
  • You'll develop your understanding of the creative industries and the roles within them.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on studio work and project-based assignments. Classes are classroom-based and run full-time during the day. Assessment is through coursework and a portfolio of practical work. You'll complete projects across different creative disciplines throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

Harlow College charges £50.00 for visits and resources. You'll also need to budget for stationery and a memory stick or hard drive. The college will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Photographer's assistant, supports shoots in a studio or on location.
  • Social media coordinator, creates and schedules content for brands.
  • Marketing assistant, helps produce campaigns and promotional materials.
  • Film and TV runner, entry-level role on production sets.
  • Graphic design assistant, supports designers in a creative studio.
  • Digital content creator, produces visual content for online platforms.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, a natural next step that deepens your practical skills and prepares you for Level 3 study.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the main route into higher education for creative subjects.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Photography or Media, if you want to specialise in a specific discipline from the course.
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