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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Newport

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Newport. Classes run at Isle of Wight College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 37 weeks. You'll explore a broad range of creative disciplines through practical projects and assignments based on industry practice. Units cover drawing, design processes, materials and techniques, and visual communication. You'll build a portfolio of work across different the course areas, helping you discover where your creative strengths lie.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English and Maths. You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design.

Who this course is for

The OCR Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design is a broad-based course, allowing students to explore different subject skills so that they can find out more about their creative talents. You will learn how to produce a range of work through a variety of assignments and practical projects that will be based on industry standard practice within in the art and design sector. This is important because it allows you to get to know more about the industry and possible careers within it. The most important thing you need is a lively and enquiring mind, a growing interest in art and design with a willingness to explore new ideas along with the enthusiasm to learn how to communicate your ideas effectively.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above including English and Maths are required although account will be taken of other experience and qualifications; equally important are your enthusiasm, commitment and your willingness to work hard on all areas of the course. You will have the opportunity to show any existing work at the interview stage.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a range of art and design disciplines, from fine art to graphic design.
  • You'll develop skills in drawing, mark-making, and visual composition.
  • You'll experiment with different materials, media, and techniques.
  • You'll learn how to plan and develop creative ideas through a design process.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of practical work across a variety of projects.
  • You'll gain an understanding of industry practice within the art and design sector.
  • You'll research artists, designers, and movements to inform your own work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical assignments and projects in the classroom. Assessment is portfolio-based: you build and present a body of work throughout the course. Projects are set in line with industry practice, so you develop skills by making and doing. There are no written exams. Your tutors will review your progress at each stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Isle of Wight College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic design assistant, supports designers in a studio or agency.
  • Visual merchandiser, creates displays and layouts for retail environments.
  • Printmaker or studio technician, produces print-based work for clients or galleries.
  • Photography assistant, supports shoots in commercial or editorial settings.
  • Illustration assistant, creates artwork for publishing, advertising, or digital media.
  • Art and design technician, supports teaching or production in a college or school.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step for deeper specialist study.
  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design, a widely available route into higher education or creative employment.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course that prepares you to apply for a degree in a creative subject.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in a creative discipline, for those ready to move into higher-level study after Level 3.
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