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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Hereford

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

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

The course runs for one year and introduces you to a wide range of creative disciplines. You'll work across drawing and painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, 3D, and digital arts. Studio and workshop sessions are central to how you learn. You'll develop both technical skills and your own creative practice.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design.

Who this course is for

This one-year course provides an exciting introduction to art and design. The course will provide you with new opportunities to develop your art and design skills and knowledge through studio and workshop practise across a range of disciplines including drawing & painting, photography, printmaking, 3D, digital arts, textiles and ceramics

Entry requirements

Minimum 4 GCSEs Grade 9-2 (previously A*-F) (to ensure that you qualify it is highly desirable that you achieve at least a grade 4/C or above in English or Maths), interview and portfolio

What you will learn

  • You'll explore drawing and painting techniques across different styles and materials.
  • You'll work with printmaking, ceramics, and textiles in specialist workshops.
  • You'll develop skills in photography and digital arts.
  • You'll experiment with 3D making and construction methods.
  • You'll build a creative portfolio through project-based work.
  • You'll respond to feedback from tutors and creative professionals to develop your practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio and workshop projects, working hands-on with materials and equipment. Feedback from tutors and creative professionals shapes your development throughout the course. You'll be assessed on your practical work and creative portfolio. An interview and portfolio review are part of the entry process.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hereford College of Arts 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 publishing, advertising, and media.
  • Photographer, works across commercial, editorial, or events photography.
  • Textile designer, designs patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors.
  • Ceramicist or craft maker, produces work for galleries, studios, or retail.
  • Creative arts technician, supports studio or workshop operations in education or industry.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the next step for learners who want to specialise and build a stronger portfolio for university or employment.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course that prepares you for degree-level study at art school.
  • Higher National Certificate or Degree in a specialist creative subject such as graphic design, fine art, photography, or fashion.
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