Course overview
Are you intrigued and motivated by art and design? The Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design suits students with an interest in art and design, the course will give you an opportunity to explore the materials, methods and processes that support art and design activities, and to begin to develop some related technical skills.
This course typically provides a platform to demonstrate your creative and artistic understanding of the principles and techniques giving you opportunities to explore, develop and test your creativity using a range of mediums to develop your creative skills through practical projects. It has been designed to encourage exploration, experimentation and risk taking, which will extend your critical independence and enable you to demonstrate a full understanding of the relevant standards required to achieve progression to higher education. Projects will vary in focus but will include practical themes.
At the end of the course you will plan and develop your ‘Final Major Project’ This will allow you to demonstrate all the learning that has taken place through completion of the other units.
Please note, this course is undergoing approval from the awarding organisation.
You will learn
- Drawing and painting
- Printmaking
- Media and photography
- Digital design
- How to use a range of mixed media and mediums
- Materials, processes and technical skills
- How to conduct contextual and artist research
- How to communicate effectively
- How to solve 2D creative problems
- How to solve 3D creative problems
- How to solve time-based creative problems
- How to develop and produce a personal project in art and design
UAL Diploma in Art and Design (Level 2)*
Reference: 6003807X
*Subject to awarding organisation approval.
Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English, maths or science. We will also consider your prior learning and any experience gained in an appropriate professional environment.
Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress onto a Level 3 Diploma or extended diploma in Art and Design, employment; including entry-level roles in the creative industries, apprenticeships.
This is a full-time course. If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 at the start of this course, your tuition, exams and materials fees will be paid for you in full as long as you meet some basic criteria for UK residence. Find out more on our Fees and Funding page. If you are eligible, you can also apply for support with travel and other costs through our bursary process. Further information will be provided when you enrol.
If you are aged 19 or over on the day your course starts, you may be entitled to help with tuition fees for some courses. If you are in receipt of employment benefits, have a low income, or are studying towards your first substantial qualification, you may be entitled to free tuition. You will 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.
