Course overview
Develop your creative skills with the Creative Techniques & Expression (Level 2) course. This course has a strong focus on sustainable creative practice. You will explore a range of disciplines including drawing, painting, mixed media and textiles while learning how artists and designers can work responsibly by using recycled, repurposed and bio-based materials.
Drawing inspiration from the natural world and environmental themes, you will experiment with sustainable techniques and materials, creating artwork that reflects both your creativity and an awareness of the world around you. Alongside practical projects, you will develop a deeper appreciation of historical and contemporary artists whose work explores nature, sustainability and environmental issues.
Whether you are looking to build a personal portfolio, express your creativity, adopt more sustainable making practices or take the first step towards a career in the creative industries, this University of the Arts London (UAL) course provides a strong foundation.
All materials will need to be self-funded throughout the course.
You will learn
- Drawing techniques including observational drawing, sketching, composition, perspective, proportion, shading and mark-making using a variety of materials.
- Painting skills including colour theory, mixing techniques and painting methods while working with different media to create expressive and experimental artwork.
- Mixed media practices including combining materials, textures and processes to produce creative outcomes, encouraging experimentation and the development of your own artistic style.
- Textiles and surface design including fabric manipulation, embellishment, printing and decorative design.
- Art appreciation and contextual studies including investigating the work of historical and contemporary artists, designers and makers to broaden your understanding of creative practice and inspire your own work.
- Creative development including building a personal portfolio, responding to project briefs and developing visual research and presentation skills.
UAL Level 2 Award in Art and Design
Reference: 60037386
This course is for adults aged 19+ who have a keen interest in the arts, are looking for a hands on practical course or have already completed a beginner’s course in art and design, photography or creative crafts and want to progress.
You could progress on to another Level 2 or one of our Level 3 art and design courses.
This course is part-funded by the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) or Greater London Authority (GLA) for those that are eligible.
If you are aged 19 or over on the day your course starts, you may be entitled to help with tuition fees subject to criteria. If you receive employment benefits, have a low income, or are studying towards your first substantial qualification, you may be entitled to free tuition. You may need to pay a materials fee if applicable to your course. Find further information about help with tuition fees on our Fees and Funding page.
For some of our courses, we offer a discount for current students. If this is the case, you will see the reduced fee when you select your chosen course, campus and start date. To qualify for this discount, you must already be studying another course at Capel Manor College, and be adding this course to your existing programme.
