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Level 2 Art and Design Course in Broadstairs – Broadstairs College

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

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

The course is free if you are under 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply. Over 96 weeks, you'll explore drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, photography, and digital design. You'll work across 2D and 3D techniques, use tools including Adobe software, and develop your creative process from initial idea to finished piece. Live briefs and projects build your ability to think visually and solve problems.

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

Who this course is for

Develop your creativity through a range of artistic practices, media, techniques, and processes, and be introduced to the world of Art and Design.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing, painting, and visual recording skills across a range of projects.
  • You'll explore 2D and 3D art and design techniques.
  • You'll practise printmaking and textiles.
  • You'll work with analogue and digital photography.
  • You'll use digital tools and software, including Adobe applications.
  • You'll learn to develop ideas from a starting point through to a finished piece.
  • You'll build creative problem-solving and visual communication skills.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work to support progression.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects, practical workshops, and live briefs. Assessment is through a portfolio of work that shows your creative development and finished pieces. You'll also have opportunities for employer engagement and industry visits throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Broadstairs College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for books, advertising, and online platforms.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
  • Textile designer, designs patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors.
  • Visual merchandiser, creates displays and layouts for retail environments.
  • Junior digital designer, supports design teams using software such as Adobe.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step and a route into higher education or creative employment.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a specialist year that prepares you for a degree in a creative subject.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design, for those who want to focus on digital and visual communication.
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