This is a multi-disciplinary course that builds upon the basics of drawing to
develop and refine your visual ideas. This qualification is designed to provide
you with increasingly sophisticated skills to express your ideas and you will
undertake projects in Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Design, and
Textiles.
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UAL Art & Design (Art, Graphics, Photography, Textiles) Diploma Level 1
Level 1 - Introductory
UAL Art & Design (Art, Graphics, Photography, Textiles) Diploma Level 1
This course is for anyone that knows they wish to progress towards a career
in the creative industries. You will spend a lot of time in specialist studios
and workshops. You will learn about the creative industries and possible job
roles. You will learn how to research and develop design ideas and produce
finished designs and models. There will be opportunities to take part in
research trips locally and to other cities. The creative industries cover a wide
range of art and design skills and you will begin to develop these skills along
with developing more general skills in English, Maths and Social Development.
Awarded by UAL Awarding Body you will achieve a UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma
in Art, Design and Media on completion of this course.
UAL Awarding Body believes in transformative education.They design and award
creative qualifications that empower and inspire educators to help students
reach their potential. UAL Awarding Body is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications
Wales and CCEA Regulation and currently offers qualifications in Art and Design,
Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media Production and Technology, Music
Performance and Production and Performing and Production Arts. They are also the
UK’s leading provider of the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Their
qualifications have high retention and achievement rates because they are
flexible, responsive and relevant to industry needs, and facilitate student
progression. University of the Arts London (UAL) is Europe’s largest specialist
art and design university, comprising six renowned Colleges: Camberwell College
of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of
Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of
Arts.
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Matthew Boulton College
01-09-2025
Free*
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* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
An interest in media, games design and/or digital art is essential. All applicants are considered and may be given a place based upon their interview and portfolio. GCSE Maths and English at Grade 2 or above, or Functional Skills equivalent are preferable.
Assessment is 100% coursework with regular verbal and written feedback. You will produce practical work, evidence folders, sketchbooks and a final art portfolio.
After completion you can progress on to level 2 course in Art & Design. You will have the opportunity to improve English, maths and employability skills to prepare for work or apprenticeship opportunities.