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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Truro

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 Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day.

The course focuses on photography. You'll explore creativity, investigation, and experimentation to build both technical and expressive skills. Projects are hands-on and immersive, giving you space to develop your own visual ideas over one year. UAL Awarding Body recommends you have at least three GCSEs at grades 3 or 4, including English Language or Literature and/or Maths.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design.

Who this course is for

If you enjoy taking photographs, then this course will stretch and challenge you by providing an opportunity to engage in projects that encourage creativity, investigation, analysis and experimentation as a means of developing technical and expressive skills. The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design: Photography, has been designed for students who have an interest in photography or a related subject, to explore and extend this interest via a fulltime, immersive learning experience. Students will be able to test their creativity within a structure that will provide a sound base of skills and knowledge but will also enhance self-confidence and reveal the potential career opportunities that exist in the sector. Many students will have identified a specific career in the creative industries that they wish to progress to (e.g., photographer, fashion designer, graphic designer, product designer) and will use this qualification as a starting point.

Entry requirements

The course is designed primarily, for 1618-year-olds who are getting started with a full-time Photography experience. UAL Awarding Body recommends that you have a minimum three GCSEs at grades 3 or 4 including English Language or Literature and/or Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop technical photography skills, including camera operation and exposure control.
  • You'll explore composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
  • You'll investigate and analyse photographic work to inform your own practice.
  • You'll experiment with different techniques and processes to find your creative voice.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of work that shows your development as a photographer.
  • You'll present and evaluate your own creative projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio sessions, practical projects, and creative workshops in the classroom. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll gather evidence of your work throughout the year, showing your creative process and technical development. There is no written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Photographer, shoots portraits, events, or commercial work.
  • Photography assistant, supports professional photographers on shoots.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Social media content creator, produces images and visual assets for brands.
  • Studio technician, manages equipment and supports creative productions.
  • Art and design technician, assists in schools, colleges, or studios.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Photography or Art and Design, the natural next step for learners wanting to specialise further.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course that prepares you for degree-level study.
  • BA (Hons) Photography or Fine Art, for those aiming toward a university degree in a creative subject.
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