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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Waltham Forest

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 Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll explore a wide range of materials, methods and processes across 2D and 3D work. Units cover drawing, colour, composition, and developing your own creative ideas. The course runs for one year and gives you a strong foundation for further study or creative work.

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

Who this course is for

16 to 18 Year Olds

Entry requirements

https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore 2D and 3D art and design techniques.
  • You'll develop drawing skills across a range of styles and media.
  • You'll experiment with colour, composition, and visual communication.
  • You'll work with different materials and learn how to select the right ones for a project.
  • You'll develop and present your own creative ideas.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work to support further study or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based practical work, projects, and creative assignments. Assessment is largely portfolio-based, with your work collected and reviewed throughout the year. You'll receive feedback from tutors as you develop each project. Classes are classroom and studio based, with daytime attendance across the full week.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic design assistant, supports visual projects in a studio or agency.
  • Visual merchandiser, creates displays for retail environments.
  • Illustration assistant, produces artwork for print or digital media.
  • Photography assistant, supports shoots in commercial or editorial settings.
  • Art technician, prepares materials and equipment in schools or colleges.
  • Creative arts administrator, coordinates projects for arts organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step for deeper creative study and university preparation.
  • A-Level Art and Design, a strong academic route recognised by universities.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a specialist year that prepares you for degree-level study in creative subjects.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Art and Design, a higher-level qualification for those moving into professional creative roles.
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