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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Carlisle

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 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 Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College, full-time during the day.

You'll explore materials, processes and technical skills across a range of the course disciplines. The course covers contextual research, drawing, and communication skills in the course. It takes one year to complete.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English, or a Level 1 qualification with English and maths at grade 3. You finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at anyone interested in Art & Design to provide students with an interest in art and design with the opportunity to explore the materials, methods and processes that support art and design activities, and develop related technical skills, knowledge and behaviour, that links closely to the creative industries. The qualifications draw upon established approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that are successfully proven to appeal to and engage students seeking practical study over a more academic study route. The qualification structure provides a linked introduction to the broad context within which art and design activity sits. Key features of this course include; student centred, no exams, multidisciplinary practice, with a highly practical and holistic approach to assessment.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) and above, including English (if you dont have Maths, you will be required to study for GCSE Maths alongside the qualification, or Level 1 Pathways with Maths and English at grade 3 (D) or Functional Skills Level 2. Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop technical skills in a range of art and design materials and processes.
  • You'll build contextual research skills to support your creative practice.
  • You'll practise drawing skills across different styles and approaches.
  • You'll develop communication skills specific to art and design.
  • You'll explore 2D and 3D problem-solving methods.
  • You'll investigate the creative industries and the opportunities within them.
  • You'll build and develop your art and design portfolio.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on studio work in the classroom. Assessment is based on coursework, projects and a portfolio of work you build throughout the year. You'll also carry out research tasks and produce written and visual responses to briefs. There is no written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle 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.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs in-store displays for retail environments.
  • Art technician, supports artists and designers in studios or schools.
  • Photography assistant, supports shoots in commercial or editorial settings.
  • Junior designer, works in a creative studio or agency.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step for those wanting to specialise and progress to university or higher-level creative work.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course that prepares you for degree-level study in a specialist art or design subject.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design, for those focusing on visual communication and digital design.
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