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Level 1 Art and Design Course in Croydon

Cost£1,310.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 1 Art and Design Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time over 34 weeks.

The course gives you a broad introduction to art, design and media. You'll explore drawing and painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and animation. Units cover 2D and 3D creative problem-solving, contextual research, and communication skills. It suits anyone with little practical experience who wants to build a foundation in the subject.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Art, Design and Media at Level 1.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll practise drawing and painting techniques.
  • You'll explore printmaking and photography.
  • You'll work with mixed media and sculpture.
  • You'll create animation and video projects.
  • You'll solve 2D and 3D creative problems.
  • You'll develop contextual research skills.
  • You'll build communication skills for creative work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio work in the classroom. Assessment is based on a portfolio of creative work produced throughout the course. Units are completed progressively, covering materials, processes, and skills. You'll receive feedback on your projects as you go.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic design assistant, supports creative teams with visual work.
  • Photography assistant, assists on shoots and edits images.
  • Art technician, prepares materials and supports studio work.
  • Print production assistant, works on printed design and media.
  • Visual merchandiser, creates displays for retail environments.
  • Media production assistant, supports video and animation projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design, the natural next step after this course.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production, for those drawn to digital and video work.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, leads toward university or professional creative roles.
  • GCSE Art and Design, an alternative academic route if you want a GCSE alongside practical study.
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