Level 1 Art & Design

Location

Applicant Type

School Leavers

Level

Level 1

Subject

Art & Design

Course Overview

This course is ideal if you are interested in art, design or media and want to explore your creativity through a full time, immersive learning experience. It helps you develop practical skills, creative confidence and an understanding of art and design processes.

You will complete units covering materials, processes and skills in art, design and media, alongside contextual research, communication skills and solving creative problems in 2D, 3D and time based formats.

The course concludes with a final art, design or media project that brings together your learning into one major piece of work, graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Entry Requirements

To study this course you will need two GCSEs at grade 2 or E, including Maths or English, or an Entry Level 3 qualification or equivalent, as well as successful attendance at interview and a transition event.

Assessment and Feedback

You will be assessed on this course through practical assessments, portfolio work, project based tasks, self evaluation, and group discussion, allowing you to demonstrate both creative development and academic progress.

Fees and Funding

This course is free to UK learners under 19 who are not in employment

Future study/career options

On successful completion, you can progress onto a Level 2 study programme in Art and Design or a related media subject, subject to meeting the required entry criteria.

Study Commitment

1 year

Additional Information

Full Time