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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over one year. You'll explore drawing, colour, composition, and mixed media, building a broad creative foundation. Units cover research skills, design processes, and presenting your work to a professional standard. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English. An interview and portfolio review are part of the application.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, awarded by the University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design provides an opportunity for individuals who are intrigued by art and design to explore, develop and test your creativity within a structure that will provide a sound base of skills and knowledge but will also enhance self-confidence and reveal the potential career demands and opportunities that exist in the sector.

Entry requirements

Four GCSE’s at grade 3/D or above including English You will normally take part in an interview prior to being enrolled on the programme and are advised to bring a portfolio of work to your interview in order to demonstrate your interests and abilities Where applicants do not quite meet the entry requirements, the tutor may use their discretion based on the portfolio and interview

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing and observational skills across a range of media.
  • You'll explore colour theory and composition in your own creative work.
  • You'll experiment with 2D and 3D techniques and mixed media approaches.
  • You'll research artists, designers, and movements to inform your practice.
  • You'll learn how to document and present your creative process.
  • You'll build a portfolio that demonstrates your skills and ideas.
  • You'll gain an understanding of career opportunities in the creative sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practical work, tutor-led sessions, and independent creative projects. Assessment is portfolio-based: you build and present a body of work throughout the year. You'll also complete written research tasks and take part in critiques and reviews. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

Barnsley College advises you to bring a portfolio of your work to your interview. The college will confirm any materials you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for books, media, and advertising.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs retail displays and in-store layouts.
  • Art technician, supports studios and workshops in schools or colleges.
  • Photography assistant, supports shoots in commercial or editorial settings.
  • Design studio assistant, helps with day-to-day creative production work.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step for learners wanting to go deeper into a creative specialism.
  • A Level Art and Design, an alternative academic route that many universities accept alongside a Diploma.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a pre-degree year that prepares you for undergraduate study in a creative subject.
  • Higher National Certificate in Art and Design, a Level 4 qualification for those moving toward degree-level creative study.
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