Three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English. Desirable Portfolio showing interests and artworks.
Art and Design, Digital Media – UAL Level 2 Diploma
The Art and Design Level 2 course is designed for those who want to bridge the gap between creative experimentation and professional practice. It is relevant because it focuses on versatile skills that adapt to a changing industry, moving fluidly between tactile, hand-crafted techniques and digital design.
Students typically enjoy the “studio culture” most—having the space to trial experimental processes like screen printing or mixed-media collage without the fear of making mistakes. What makes our programme stand out is the emphasis on individual creative identity. We provide a rigorous yet supportive environment where you are encouraged to take creative risks, ensuring you leave with a diverse, high-calibre portfolio that commands attention in the next stage of your career.
Choosing this course offers you a unique balance of practical, process-led learning and specialist expertise. You will spend your time in the studio developing hands-on skills in areas like screen printing and experimental collage, alongside training in industry-standard creative software to ensure your digital fluency is professional. our curriculum is specifically designed to help you build a diverse, individualised portfolio, providing a clear competitive advantage as you move toward Level 3 or Foundation Art programmes.
This course will introduce you to a variety of creative skills to explore and develop across a broad range of art and design and creative digital subjects.
You will cover the following units: Introduction into Specialist Pathways, Communicating Ideas in 2D / 3D, Creative Project in Art and Design (externally set assignment), Developing an Art and Design Portfolio.
The course is made up of 4 units; 3 internally assessed and 1 externally assessed. Work is externally moderated in June.
You will be able to progress on to our Level 3 or A Level Art and Design subjects (you will need to get a minimum of a merit to progress). Also, there are opportunities available for apprenticeships in the creative sector
A studio fee and kit list is set in August of each year for each course. They can be purchased from the College via the online College shop. There may be print costs throughout the year depending on projects. The College has support funds available for those students who have difficulty meeting the costs.
You will study the work of a wide range of artists and you will have the opportunity to take part in visits to both national and international art galleries. We expect you to want to participate in seeing works of art at first-hand rather than via the internet.
Open plan studios with access to a range of 2D and 3D materials and equipment.