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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Dartford – North Kent College Dartford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford, full-time during the day. You'll study photography in depth, covering lighting techniques, studio work, location shoots, digital imaging, and editing. The course gives you hands-on time in a fully equipped studio and darkroom. This free art and design course for adults and school leavers takes one year to complete.

Who this course is for

Love taking photos? Got an eye for a picture? See yourself at a photoshoot or taking photos for advertising, fashion magazines or weddings? Then combine your studies with your passion and make this course the one for you.

You will learn about different types of photographers, lighting techniques, filters within the studio setting or on location, digital imaging and editing. You will also have access to our fully equipped studios and darkroom, where you will be show how to experiment with a range of photographic and printing techniques. You will create high quality visual images for a portfolio and get the opportunity to exhibit your final project for a public audience. This is the perfect introduction to learning how to become a creative and employable photographer.

Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required. You may be expected to complete either functional skills or GCSE qualifications as part of your course depending on your GCSE results.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore different types of photography and their professional contexts.
  • You'll develop studio lighting techniques, including the use of filters.
  • You'll work on location shoots as well as in a studio setting.
  • You'll learn digital imaging and photo editing skills.
  • You'll experiment with darkroom processes using professional equipment.
  • You'll study how photography is used in advertising, fashion, and events.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio sessions, darkroom work, and classroom study. Assessment is based on coursework and a portfolio of your work, which you build throughout the year. You'll work both independently and as part of group projects, using the college's professional studio facilities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Photographer: weddings, events, portraits, or commercial work
  • Photography assistant: supporting shoots in studios or on location
  • Photo editor: retouching and editing images for print or digital
  • Fashion photographer's assistant: working on magazine or brand shoots
  • Advertising photographer: creating images for marketing campaigns
  • Social media content creator: producing visual content for brands

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design: the natural next step, covering a broader range of disciplines and preparing you for higher education or specialist work.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography: a deeper focus on photography, often required for degree-level study.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: a one-year course that bridges Level 3 and degree study, recognised by most UK art schools.
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