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Level 1 Art and Design Course in Ware

Cost£1,287.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 1 Art and Design Course in Ware. Classes run at Hertford Regional College Ware Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll explore a wide range of creative disciplines and build a portfolio of your work. Topics include drawing, design, and media practice. You'll also develop your English and Maths skills alongside your creative work. Entry requires Functional Skills English at Level 1 or Entry Level 3, and you'll bring examples of your work to interview.

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

Who this course is for

The Creative Industries contributed 101.5bn to the UK economy in 2017 accounting for 5.5% of UK Gross Value Added (GVA). Level 1 students can choose from a wide range of subjects to specialise in for further study towards a career. You will develop a range of study skills including English and Maths qualifications as well as building a portfolio of work to prepare them for progression to Level 2 study in either the art or design area of their choice or alternative subject areas in other departments. Throughout the year you will; Visit the Gallery and studios of an International artist. Travel to either London or Cambridge to view current exhibitions Undertake live briefs wherever possible including creating T-shirts for our Pop Up Shop and designing posters for local events Use specialist studios for Textiles 3D Design Printmaking and Photography Put up an exhibition at the end of the year that the public will be invited to view Your last project will allow you to develop your work around a theme in a specialism of your choiceWhat do our students say about the course"Fun and helped me produce other art techniques""To develop skills further and for the future""Helped me design and plan for the next final piece and for the Level 2 course"

Entry requirements

You will need; English Functional Skills at Level 1 or Entry Level 3 You will be required to provide examples of art and design work at interview

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a range of art and design disciplines to find your area of interest.
  • You'll develop drawing and visual communication skills.
  • You'll experiment with design and media techniques.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work.
  • You'll develop your English and Maths skills alongside your creative practice.
  • You'll learn how to research and present your ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio sessions and classroom-based activities. Assessment is portfolio-based: you build and present a body of work throughout the course. You'll attend daytime classes at the campus and receive feedback from tutors as your work develops.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hertford Regional College Ware Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior graphic designer, creates visual content for print or digital.
  • Studio assistant, supports artists or designers in a creative workspace.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs product displays for retail environments.
  • Photography assistant, supports shoots in a studio or on location.
  • Art technician, prepares materials and equipment in a school or college.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step after this course, letting you specialise in your chosen creative area.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production, if you want to move into film, photography, or digital media.
  • Level 2 qualification in Graphic Design, for those drawn to visual communication and branding.
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