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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Ware

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 2 Art and Design Course in Ware. Classes run at Hertford Regional College Ware Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 35 weeks. You'll explore research, ideas development, and technical skills. You'll also learn how to evaluate your own work. Units cover a wide range of creative disciplines, giving you a strong foundation for further study or work in the creative industries. The University of the Arts London awards the course.

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

Who this course is for

The UK’s creative industries sector is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world creative industries generated £126bn in gross value added to the economy and employed 2.4 million people in 2022.Level 2 Diploma in Creative Digital Media is designed to provide an opportunity for those with an interest in all areas of digital design art photography and film to explore materials methods and processes and to develop related skills. The qualification structure provides a foundation for progression within the Creative Industries including Graphic Design Digital Art Animation Games Design and Photography. It is intended that this initial experience of creative and digital design will test students’ commitment and interest in the subject and encourage them to find a niche pathway to develop towards career pathways within the Creative Industries. Students will develop a professional portfolio of work to support progression to their intended career destination and showcase their work professionally in a Final Major Project Exhibition.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 15 points from top 5 GCSE grades to include English (either Language or Literature) at grade 3 or above. Applicants are asked to provide examples of art and design work at interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop research skills to support your creative projects.
  • You'll practise ideas development across a range of art and design disciplines.
  • You'll build technical skills in your chosen area of specialism.
  • You'll learn to evaluate your own work and creative decisions.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the diversity of roles in the arts.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of work to demonstrate your skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practical work and classroom sessions. Assessment is through a portfolio of creative work and projects. You'll also complete written tasks to support your research and evaluation skills. Your tutors will give feedback throughout the course to help you develop your practice.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring examples of your previous creative work to your interview. The centre will confirm any other materials you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Studio assistant, supports artists and designers in a professional studio.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs displays for retail environments.
  • Art technician, prepares materials and equipment for creative departments.
  • Creative industries administrator, supports the running of arts organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step for deeper specialism and preparation for higher education.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a widely used route into degree-level study at art college.
  • BTEC Level 3 in Creative Media Production, if you want to move into film, photography, or digital media.
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