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Level 2 Art and Design Course in Lewisham for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

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About this course

Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Lewisham. Classes run full-time at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form.

You'll explore a broad range of the course practices in your first year, building practical skills across fine art, graphics, photography, textiles, and 3D design. You'll experiment with different tools, materials, and techniques. Work placements give you experience of the creative industry. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Art and Design at Level 2.

Who this course is for

If you’d like to work in the creative industry, this course supports progression into careers in fine art, graphic communication, fashion and textile design, animation, photography and 3D design.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in fine art, drawing, and mixed media.
  • You'll explore graphic communication and visual design.
  • You'll work with textiles, fashion design, and pattern-making.
  • You'll practise photography and image-making techniques.
  • You'll experiment with 3D design and model-making.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work that reflects your personal direction.
  • You'll gain experience of the creative industry through work placements.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on studio projects and centre-devised assignments. Classes are classroom-based and run full-time during the day. Assessment is through project work and assignments rather than written exams. In your second year, you develop a specialist portfolio in an area of your choice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands and publications.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Textile designer, designs fabrics and patterns for fashion or interiors.
  • Animator, produces motion graphics or character animation.
  • Fashion designer, develops clothing and accessories for retail or bespoke clients.
  • Visual artist, creates work for galleries, commissions, or community projects.
  • Art technician, supports studios, schools, or galleries with materials and equipment.

What you could study next

  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step and equivalent to three A Levels, opening routes into higher education.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course that prepares you for degree-level study.
  • BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Fashion, or Photography at a university of your choice.
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