Free Level 1 Art, Design and Media Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and a range of other art forms, spending much of your time working hands-on in the art rooms. The course suits those who have completed school, as well as those returning to education after a gap. An initial assessment helps make sure this is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Students work towards the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 1 Award in Art, Design and Media during one year of study. If you want to build your confidence and develop your art skills in a supportive and nurturing environment, then this is the course for you. You will need to have a willingness to explore different art forms, including drawing and painting using different mediums and sculpture. We spend a lot of time in the art rooms so this is a full-on course experimenting with many different methods and materials. In addition to your main programme, you will develop your English and Maths; with the majority of students studying towards their Functional Skills English and maths.
Entry requirements
Students are expected to have engaged with and completed High School, or a diverse home school education. However this course is also great for students who have had an interupted education and want to re-engage and achieve the qualifications needed for their future career.
What you will learn
You'll practise drawing and painting using a variety of mediums.
You'll explore three-dimensional work through sculpture and making.
You'll experiment with different art forms and creative processes.
You'll develop your ability to observe, record, and respond visually.
You'll build a body of work that shows your creative development.
You'll learn to reflect on your own work and the work of others.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, studio-based work in the art rooms at City College Norwich. The course is hands-on throughout, with time spent making, experimenting, and developing projects. Assessment is portfolio-based: you build and present a collection of work that shows your skills and creative process across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Studio assistant: supporting artists or designers in a working studio.
Art technician: preparing materials and equipment in schools or colleges.
Craft maker: producing handmade goods for sale or commission.
Gallery assistant: helping with exhibitions and visitor engagement.
Community arts worker: running creative activities in community settings.
What you could study next
UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design: the natural next step, going deeper into specialist areas such as fine art, graphic design, or photography.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design: a two-year qualification that opens routes into university or creative industry employment.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: a one-year course widely used as preparation for degree-level study in art and design subjects.
