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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

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

The course covers drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital design. You'll also explore animation, web development, and creative problem-solving. A major final project lets you bring your ideas together and build a portfolio. English and maths are included to support your wider studies. The course runs for one year.

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

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

You should have:

Four GCSEs atgrade 3 or above, including English and maths at grade 3 or Functional Skills Level 1 qualifications or A relevant Level 1 course and Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

We will also ask you to bringa portfolio of work, demonstrating you

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core drawing and painting skills through practical exercises.
  • You'll explore sculpture and three-dimensional making techniques.
  • You'll work with digital design software, including animation and web development tools.
  • You'll practise creative problem-solving to develop and refine original ideas.
  • You'll complete a major final project to showcase your skills.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work across a range of creative disciplines.
  • You'll strengthen your English and maths alongside your art and design studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based classes at Ealing Green College, working on practical projects across drawing, digital design, and other creative disciplines. All work is marked by your tutors. You'll be graded on a scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass, or Unclassified. At enrolment, you'll have an interview with tutors to confirm the course is right for you. You may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring a portfolio of work to your enrolment interview, showing your drawing and painting skills and including examples of observational drawing. Ealing Green 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.
  • Animator, brings characters and visuals to life using digital tools.
  • Web designer, designs the look and layout of websites.
  • Visual merchandiser, creates displays and in-store visual experiences.
  • Art technician, supports artists and designers in studios or schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the next step for learners wanting to specialise and build a stronger portfolio for university or creative work.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a UAL qualification that prepares you for degree-level study in art, design, or architecture.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design, for those focusing on visual communication and digital media.
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