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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Bury Saint Edmunds

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run full-time at West Suffolk College, five days a week during the day.

The course covers a broad range of creative disciplines over one year. You'll work across illustration, fine art, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, animation, games design, and digital work. It's a University of the Arts London Diploma, so you'll build both technical and professional skills across the full breadth of the course.

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

Who this course is for

The Art and Design Level 2 Diploma is an established and outstanding course. Its designed for you to develop your study techniques and embrace college culture before progressing to a more demanding and specialist level 3 course.You will learn and develop a broad range of hands-on creative, technical and professional skills. These include illustration, fine art, design skills, 3D/sculpture, digital work, animation, printmaking, painting, games design and photography. You will also learn about digital media and art software.This course is delivered through assignments in specialist studios with professionals. As your course progresses, you will focus more on your own creative interests and individual skills, alongside professional standards, personal development and employability skills. This mix of structured teaching and the culture of open expression are at the core of courses.We love doing as many enriching things as possible, including trips, residentials, exhibitions, live assignments and freelance work opportunities.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop illustration and drawing skills across a range of styles.
  • You'll explore fine art and painting techniques.
  • You'll practise printmaking and mixed-media methods.
  • You'll create 3D work and sculpture.
  • You'll produce digital artwork, animation, and games design.
  • You'll develop photography skills, both practical and critical.
  • You'll build professional study habits and creative research skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on studio practice in the classroom. Assessment is project-based: you'll build a portfolio of work across the different disciplines. Tutors will give feedback throughout the year to help you develop your ideas and technique. There is no written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. West Suffolk 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, magazines, and advertising.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or portrait photography.
  • Animator, creates moving images for games, film, or online content.
  • Games designer, develops visual concepts and assets for games.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs in-store displays for retail brands.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step for specialist study and a strong route into university.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design, for those focusing on design and visual communication.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course that prepares you for a degree in art or design.
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