Art and Design UAL Level 2 Diploma

Your first step towards pursuing a career in an art, design or craft-related specialism.

Throughout this course, you will delve into a range of materials, processes, and techniques, making use of our Makerspace facilities to produce and develop your work. You will explore 2D, 3D and time-based disciplines by working to briefs based on a variety of themes. You will look into art and design history, artist and designer research, and current world context to spark your imagination and influence your outcomes.

Over the year, you will work on a variety of different projects, delivered through a combination of practical project work, specialist workshops and lectures.

This course is the UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design.

 

You will be set practical assignments to complete that reflect professional practice. Emphasis is placed on working and learning with others. You also need to be able to work independently and take responsibility for your own learning.

In addition, you will develop English, maths, and entrepreneurial skills through live projects and enterprise activities. You will be responsible for a significant amount of self-directed study.

On completing this course, most students choose to progress to a Level 3 course.

You need to have 4 GCSEs in grade 3 or above, including English language and maths, and have a keen interest in and evidence of the subject (example of work or portfolio).

Explore your career progression options

If you are considering applying for this programme, why not explore your potential career progression routes using our handy tool.

You can explore live job vacancies, next level qualifications and apprenticeship standards in your local area. Not only this but you can also watch videos of real people talking about their experiences of working in your specific industry or occupation of interest.

Why not visit us at an Open Event and find out more about this pathway.

Why Farnham College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
  • 100+

    Courses available

  • 95%

    of our graduates go into work or higher education

  • 65+

    years of teaching experience

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