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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Weymouth

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, full-time during the day.

The course covers drawing, printmaking, photography, textiles, ceramics, and digital design. You'll work across a wide range of materials and processes over one year. Weymouth College has specialist studios, a print room, photographic studios, and professional editing suites. You'll build a body of creative work across different disciplines.

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

Who this course is for

"The School of Digital and Creative Industries has excellent facilities; a print room with silk screen, etching and lithography presses, a 3D workshop for wood, metal and resin processes, photographic studios with wet and dry rooms, an Apple Mac room,ceramics and life drawing studios, and studios for graphics and textiles, state-of-the-art HDTV Multicam studio and gallery, editing suites using professional Adobe Software, broadcast quality sound studio, extensive media-based computer software and hardware.You will be taught by award-winning lecturers with extensive industry experience.The creative industry employs around two million people with employment in the sector having grown at double the rate of the economy as a whole."

Entry requirements

Applicants should possess GCSE English and maths at minimum grade D or equivalent, GCSE Art at minimum grade C or an Art and Design Level 1 qualification or a BTEC Art & Design Certificate. In addition to this you will need a portfolio of your own artwork showing a broad range of creative skills. There is an assigned summer holiday project before the start of the course. Portfolio evidence of your own creative work in art, design or photography is essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing and observational skills across a range of subjects.
  • You'll explore printmaking techniques including silk screen, etching, and lithography.
  • You'll work with 3D materials such as wood, metal, and resin.
  • You'll practise photography using professional studio facilities.
  • You'll create work in ceramics and textiles.
  • You'll use industry-standard Adobe software for digital design and editing.
  • You'll build and present a portfolio of your own creative work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio practice, project work, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is based on your portfolio of creative work, sketchbooks, and project outcomes. You'll also complete a summer project before the course begins. Progress is reviewed through ongoing feedback and final assessment of your body of work.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a portfolio of your own artwork to apply. It should show a broad range of creative skills, including work in art, design, or photography. There is also an assigned summer project to complete before the course starts. Weymouth College will confirm any materials you need before you begin.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Photographer, works in portrait, commercial, or editorial photography.
  • Textile designer, designs patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors.
  • Ceramics artist, produces handmade or production pottery.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs displays for retail environments.
  • Studio assistant, supports artists or designers in a professional setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, the next step for learners wanting to specialise and progress to university or creative employment.
  • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course that prepares you for degree-level study.
  • Higher National Certificate in Creative Arts, for those moving into higher education in a specialist creative subject.
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