Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Sheffield. Classes run full-time at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the core skills and knowledge that underpin art and design practice. You'll work toward a University of the Arts London qualification, one of the most respected names in creative education. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so check the college website for the latest details before you apply.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop observational drawing and visual recording skills.
You'll explore a range of materials, techniques, and processes used in art and design.
You'll research and respond to artists, designers, and creative movements.
You'll plan and develop your own creative ideas from initial concept to finished outcome.
You'll present and communicate your work through a portfolio of evidence.
You'll reflect on your own creative practice and identify areas for development.
How you will learn
You'll learn through studio-based practical work, projects, and creative assignments in the classroom. Assessment is through a portfolio of work that you build up over the year, showing your creative process from research and development through to finished pieces. There are no written exams. Your tutors will give feedback throughout to help you develop your work before final submission.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior graphic designer - create visuals for print and digital media
Studio assistant - support artists or designers in a professional studio
Visual merchandiser - design in-store displays for retail brands
Art technician - support practical art teaching in schools or colleges
Craft maker or artist - produce and sell original work independently
Photography assistant - support shoots in a commercial or editorial setting
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design - the main next step for learners wanting to go deeper into a creative specialism such as fine art, graphic design, or fashion.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - a one-year course that prepares you for degree-level study at art school.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in a creative subject - for those ready to move into higher education in design, photography, or illustration.
