Art and Design - Level 2 Diploma (UAL)

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This course is accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL).

The art and design industry is where creativity, talent and energy combine, offering a wide variety of careers. You will have the opportunity to study and develop skills in Art, Design, Fashion and Textiles and choose a specialist route to take in the future.

We will help you arrange a work placement in the industry to develop your employability skills, attitudes and behaviours that are expected in the workplace.

Topics covered can include:

• Drawing and illustration
• Contextual studies
• Visual research, design and presentation
• Computers in art and design
• Pattern construction and garment-making
• Textiles and surface decoration
• Employment in the creative industries

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalent Functional Skills
• A reference from your previous school/college
• A portfolio of your art and design work

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The course is assessed throughout the year and with an end-of-course portfolio.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This course will help you progress to higher-level courses, specialising in an area of art and design or fashion and textiles.

This course is accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL).

The art and design industry is where creativity, talent and energy combine, offering a wide variety of careers. You will have the opportunity to study and develop skills in Art, Design, Fashion and Textiles and choose a specialist route to take in the future. We will help you to arrange a work placement in the industry so you can develop your employability skills, attitudes and behaviours that are expected in the workplace.

Topics covered can include:

• Drawing and illustration
• Contextual studies
• Visual research, design and presentation
• Computers in art and design 3D design and model-making
• Printmaking
• Pattern construction and garment-making
• Textiles and surface decoration
• Employment in the creative industries

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, which must include English Language or Maths, or equivalent Functional Skills qualification
• A portfolio of your art and design work

This course is aimed at 16-19 year olds. All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The course is assessed throughout the year and with an end-of-course portfolio.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This course will help you move on to higher-level courses such as our Level 3 courses, specialising in an area of art and design or fashion and communication.