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Free Level 1 Art, Design and Media Course in Sheffield

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

The course covers the core principles of the course. You'll explore visual communication, creative processes, and practical making skills across different disciplines. It typically runs for one year.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Award 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, composition, and visual communication skills.
  • You'll experiment with different art and design materials and techniques.
  • You'll develop an understanding of media production processes.
  • You'll create a portfolio of practical work across creative disciplines.
  • You'll study the work of artists, designers, and media practitioners.
  • You'll reflect on your own creative development and ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practical work, creative projects, and classroom activities. Assessment is through a portfolio of work you build up during the course. You'll also complete written or reflective tasks to support your practical projects. Teaching takes place in person at the campus during the day.

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

  • Junior studio assistant, supports creative teams in a design or media studio.
  • Art and design technician, prepares materials and equipment for creative projects.
  • Media production assistant, helps with content creation and production tasks.
  • Visual merchandiser, creates displays for shops and retail environments.
  • Photography assistant, supports photographers on shoots and in studios.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, a natural next step to develop specialist skills.
  • Level 2 qualification in Creative Media Production, for those interested in film, photography, or digital media.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the main route toward art school or university study.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a widely used stepping stone to degree-level creative courses.
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