Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Gateshead. Classes run full-time at Gateshead College Baltic Campus.
The course runs over one year. You'll develop drawing, painting, and design skills through practical projects. Work is tailored to you, and the year ends with a personal self-directed project. You should have some Level 1 vocational qualifications or GCSEs at grade D or above, preferably including English and Maths.
You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, awarded by the University of the Arts London.
Do you fancy yourself as the next Banksy, Tracey Emin or Mike Mignola? Or would you like to be a tattoo artist? Whatever your artistic taste, this course will help you perfect it.
You’ll develop a range of drawing, painting and design skills, taught by professional subject specialists. The programme will be tailored to your individual needs - delivered through a variety of projects, with the emphasis on practical work - and ending with a personal self-directed project.
Course content will include:
A self-directed project to develop your chosen specialist skills Development of drawing skills - accuracy and expression 2D mark making and experimentation A 3D based project
Confidence, motivation and vocational skills will be developed throughout, to give you that edge and to help you progress on to Level 3 or get a job. Once you complete this course, you’ll be thinking and creating as a professional artist.
We’re looking for students who are interested in developing a solid set of drawing, painting and design skills. Don’t worry if you feel you can’t draw to a high standard already, as we’ll teach this - you just need to be willing to learn.
Fast-track to an apprenticeship
If you can’t find the right apprenticeship vacancy or you want to do some studying first - no problem. You can start on a vocational study programme then once you’re ready and a vacancy becomes available, we’ll help you transfer on to an apprenticeship.
How will I be assessed? Continuous assessment using class based assignments and portfolio of evidence
How will I be taught? The course is very practical, and is delivered by tutors with a wealth of experience.
Qualifications needed: This course is Level 2- you should have appropriate vocational qualifications at Level 1 or some GCSEs at Grade D or above, preferably including English and Maths.
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