Free Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Art and Design Course in Leicester. Classes run at Gateway Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This OCR cambridge technical diploma in art and design qualification covers practical creative skills across a range of art and design disciplines. The course takes 12 months to complete. You'll need 2 to 4 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above, including maths and English, or Entry Level Functional Skills. If you're unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, the college will assess your starting point.
Who this course is for
This practical course is a useful foundation for anyone thinking of pursuing a career in health and social care, working in organisations such as residential homes, hospitals, nurseries and schools. You don't need any previous experience but you should have an interest in caring for and helping people.
Entry requirements
2-4 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above - including maths and English or entry level functional skills.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in a range of art and design techniques.
You'll explore different materials, processes, and methods used in creative work.
You'll produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates your creative development.
You'll learn to research and respond to design briefs.
You'll develop your ability to evaluate and refine your own creative work.
You'll gain an understanding of art and design in professional and commercial contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical studio-based work in the classroom, alongside research and project tasks. Assessment is portfolio-based: you build a body of creative work over the course that is assessed against set criteria. There are no written exams. Some units may include set assignments or design briefs that you respond to within a given timeframe.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Gateway Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic design assistant: support designers with layouts and visuals.
Visual merchandiser: create displays for retail environments.
Art technician: support artists or educators in studio settings.
Illustrator (junior): produce images for print or digital media.
Photography assistant: support shoots in commercial or studio settings.
Design studio assistant: general support role in a creative agency.
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Art and Design: the natural next step, going deeper into specialist areas and preparing you for higher education or creative employment.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (BTEC or equivalent): a broader qualification recognised by universities for degree-level study in creative subjects.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: a one-year course that bridges Level 3 and degree-level study, widely used as a route into art and design degrees.
