Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Hounslow. Classes run at West Thames College Isleworth Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 10 weeks, giving you a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll explore creative and digital media practice, covering areas such as games production, digital marketing, advertising, content development, and digital print. Study combines academic work with hands-on creative projects. This free art and design course for adults is awarded by University of the Arts London.
Who this course is for
This course is primarily aimed at school leavers who are creative and
interested in a career in creative digital media industries, including, games
production, social media and social networking, product development, digital
marketing, digital editorial/blogging, advertising, content development and
digital print, through academic study and hands-on experience in all aspects of
digital media.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in digital media production, including games and interactive content.
You'll explore social media content creation and digital marketing techniques.
You'll practise advertising and campaign development across digital platforms.
You'll create digital editorial and blogging content.
You'll work on product development and digital print projects.
You'll build a practical understanding of content development for creative industries.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based study and hands-on creative projects. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio work that you build up over the 10 weeks. Your tutor will guide you through both the academic and practical elements of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Thames College Isleworth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Social media coordinator: creating and scheduling content across platforms.
Digital marketing assistant: supporting campaigns and online advertising.
Content creator: producing written, visual, or video content for brands.
Advertising assistant: working on creative briefs and campaign materials.
Digital print technician: preparing and producing print-ready artwork.
Games production assistant: supporting development teams with creative assets.
Digital editorial assistant: writing and editing content for online publications.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: a deeper qualification for those wanting to specialise further in digital media or move into higher education.
Level 3 Art and Design Diploma: broadens your creative practice and is a common route into university art and design degrees.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3): widely accepted by universities as preparation for undergraduate creative courses.
