Art and Design Skills (Intermediate) - Level 2
Overview
This is an exciting practical programme for those who are interested in exploring a wide range of art and design activities and considering employment or further study in art and design.
This course of study provides you with the opportunity to develop creative and technical art and design skills, to work with a wide variety of media and materials and to develop an appreciation of art and design in a broad context.
Start dates and fees
Start Date | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
16-18 | over 19 |
Sep 2023 | 1941A1009 | FREE | £500.00** E | Apply |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.
What will I study?
- Painting, drawing, ceramics
- Printmaking
- Graphics and 3D design
- Photography
- Fashion and textiles
- Product design.
Entry requirements
- Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above.
- Or, a relevant Level 1 qualification at merit level.
Both require a portfolio demonstrating creative ability.
If you are a young person who is not currently studying a traditional GCSE programme, we will consider alternative qualifications such as functional skills and vocational qualifications.
Please contact our admissions team for further information - admissions@wnc.ac.uk.
Applicants aged over 19:
- If you do not have the entry requirements listed above you may still be accepted to study if you can provide relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject.
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
As an entry requirement on some of our courses, you will need a GCSE in both English and maths with at least a grade 4/C (please see entry requirements above).
If this isn’t displayed under the entry requirements and you don’t currently have a GCSE in both English and maths at grade 4/C or above before joining us, you will then study English and maths as part of your programme with the aim of achieving a qualification with at least a grade 4/C. This is to help improve your chances of employment once you leave us.
In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.
How long is the course?
1 year.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is carried out internally by the course tutors. Coursework is continually assessed on completion of projects and assignments. All assessment is subject to external moderation.
What can I progress onto?
Careers