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Level 2
Art & Design | UAL Diploma in Art and Design | Level 2
COURSE OVERVIEW
Based within the exciting and vibrant Creative Industries department, our art & design courses provide you with the opportunity to build your skills in a wide variety of subjects including drawing, photography, painting, printmaking, 3D, textiles, fashion, graphics, illustration and digital skills. You will be encouraged to experiment with a range of techniques and processes in order to find your area of specialism. Industry based projects and work experience are a key feature of the art & design course, enabling you to develop employability skills with the confidence to progress in the creative industries.
- Opportunities to gain valuable work experience with external clients
- Highly experienced teaching team
- Strong track record of progression to prestigious universities
- Fantastic facilities and your own studio space
FURTHER INFORMATION
To start at this level you need at least three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including a creative subject, English and maths, and a portfolio of your creative work to be reviewed with the course leader. Also, you will have to pass a six week review.
Your portfolio of work must demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm for the subject area. You are required to bring sketchbooks, evidence of research and observational drawings, examples of developmental work as well as some final pieces. We are also interested in looking at work you have completed in your own time.
Further study
This Level 2 Course allows you to progress to the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design, Photography, Filmmaking or Games Design.
On successful completion of Level 3 you can consider university, employment or an apprenticeship.
Future careers
- Fashion/textile designer
- Graphic designer or illustrator
- Product/interior/furniture/jewellery designer
- Architect
- Teacher/museum curator
- Freelance artist/craftsperson
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.