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Free Level 1 Art and Design Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Art and Design Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs for one year. You'll explore drawing, design, photography, and media, building a broad foundation across the creative arts. Units cover visual communication, materials and techniques, and developing your own creative ideas. The course is awarded by University of the Arts London.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore drawing and mark-making techniques across different media.
  • You'll experiment with materials including paint, print, and digital tools.
  • You'll develop skills in visual communication and design.
  • You'll study photography and media as part of a broad creative curriculum.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work to show your progress.
  • You'll learn to plan and develop your own creative ideas from concept to outcome.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio sessions and classroom-based projects. Assessment is through coursework and a portfolio of creative work rather than written exams. You'll complete set briefs and personal projects that show your skills and creative development across the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic design assistant, supports designers in a studio or agency.
  • Visual merchandiser, creates displays for shops and retail spaces.
  • Photography assistant, helps with shoots in commercial or studio settings.
  • Digital media assistant, produces content for websites and social media.
  • Art technician, supports artists or educators in a studio or school.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step to deepen your creative skills.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, a portfolio-based qualification that opens routes into higher education.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a specialist year that prepares you for degree-level study in a creative subject.
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