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Free Level 1 Art and Design Course in Camden

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Art and Design Course in Camden. Classes run at King's Cross Campus, full-time during the day.

The course is for 16 to 19 year olds with an interest in art, design and media. No prior experience is needed. Over 36 weeks, you'll explore materials, methods and processes across a range of art, design and media activities. You'll build practical skills and develop your understanding of broader creative contexts.

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

Who this course is for

This course is accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL).

The UAL Awarding Body Level 1 Award in Art, Design and Media is designed to provide an opportunity for those with an interest in art, design and media to explore materials, methods and processes that support many art, design and media activities, and to begin to develop related skills. The qualification structure provides a linked introduction to broader art, design and media contexts. It is intended that this initial experience of art, design and media activity will provide students with an early test of their commitment and interest in the subject. It will also measure their ability to sustain a focused exploration of the skills, knowledge and understanding for progression within art, design and media education. Study for the qualification is not time-constrained, but will normally be over a period of three to five weeks.

The Level 1 Award in Art, Design and Media can be used as a precursor to the Level 1 Diploma. The Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media is designed to build on the skills, knowledge and understanding acquired through the Award and to provide an opportunity to explore, develop and test creativity.

Entry requirements

Entry into our UAL Level 1 Art and Design course is open to 16-19 year olds who demonstrate a keen interest in exploring and developing their artistic abilities, regardless of their educational background or prior experience in art and design.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a range of materials, including drawing, painting, and mixed media.
  • You'll experiment with design processes and creative methods.
  • You'll develop skills in visual communication and image-making.
  • You'll investigate art and design in different cultural and historical contexts.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work to show your progress.
  • You'll reflect on your own creative practice and set targets for improvement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio-based work in the classroom. Assessment is based on coursework and a portfolio of creative projects. You'll be expected to document your ideas, experiments, and development throughout the course. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. King's Cross Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Artist, creates original work for galleries, commissions, or commercial clients.
  • Graphic designer, produces visual content for print and digital media.
  • Interior designer, plans and designs interior spaces for clients.
  • Fashion designer, develops clothing and accessories for brands or independent labels.
  • Multimedia designer, creates digital content including animation and web graphics.

What you could study next

  • UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step after this course, building on your practical skills.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, a foundation for university study in creative subjects.
  • UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, widely accepted as preparation for degree-level creative courses.
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