Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Lincoln – Christ’s Hospital Terrace

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Christ's Hospital Terrace, full-time during the day.

The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll explore materials, techniques, and processes used across the creative arts. Units cover drawing, design thinking, colour theory, and working with a range of media. You'll also get opportunities for work experience in the creative industries.

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

Who this course is for

Do you want to tell a story through images? Are you able to share your thoughts and emotions visually or do you want to be able to? Photography allows us to show other people how we see the world and this course is the perfect starting point.

If you enjoy taking photographs, then this course will stretch and challenge your skills by providing you with the opportunity to work on projects that will encourage your creativity, experimentation, investigation and analysis skills.

You will be encouraged to take risks with your work to discover ideas and realize your creative potential. The course will also enhance your self-confidence and reveal potential career demands and opportunities.

You'll be based at Lincoln College of Art and Design at Christ's Hospital Terrace (in the Cathedral Quarter) which has excellent facilities including a print room, 3D workshops (ceramics, glass, plaster, wood and metals), a dark room, five MAC suites, fashion workshop, photography and media studios and light and airy art.

During this course, you'll be:

  • Learning a broad range of photographic and camera skills both traditional and digital
  • Using our darkroom and our computer rooms.
  • Working within industry standard spaces with equipment to support you from your initial image capture all the way to the final exhibition.

Entry requirements

You'll need three GCSEs including an Art or Design related subject (minimum Grade Three) not including Expressive Arts, or a Level One qualification in an Art related subject. You will also need to attend an interview, where you will be required to show your art and design ability in a portfolio of artwork/photography.

You'll need to provide a reference (from an employer or a recent school/college report). We are interested in your potential and your motivation to study here.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a range of materials, techniques, and creative processes.
  • You'll develop drawing and observational skills.
  • You'll study colour theory and its use in design.
  • You'll experiment with different media, from print to digital.
  • You'll learn to think and work like a professional designer.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work.
  • You'll gain an introduction to the creative industries through work experience.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio work, projects, and creative assignments. Assessment is portfolio-based, so your work builds up over the year. You'll also complete written and research tasks that support your practical projects. Classes are face-to-face at Christ's Hospital Terrace, with tutor feedback throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Christ's Hospital Terrace will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for books, media, and advertising.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs in-store displays for retail brands.
  • Art technician, supports artists and designers in studios or schools.
  • Junior designer, assists creative teams in agencies or studios.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the next step for learners who want to go deeper into a creative specialism.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a common route into art and design degree programmes at university.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design, for those drawn toward digital and visual communication.

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