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Art & Design – Level 2

Start Date : September 2026
Location : Wellington Campus

COURSE FEATURES

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A creative and practical qualification for a future in the visual arts, design, or media industries

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Perfect if you’ve already completed a Level 1 course or have a strong interest in creative subjects

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Explore materials and techniques: from drawing, painting, and printmaking to digital media, 3D work, and textiles

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Develop ideas and concepts, and build a portfolio

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A one-year course where you will learn a range of art skills from drawing, painting, printing, graphics, and textiles – alongside research skills, reading, writing and presentation techniques.

You will work through four different projects, developing your creative thinking and problem-solving skills and allowing you to produce artistic outcomes you can be proud of – including producing your own artwork to sell.

Units:
– Fine art
– Producing artwork to sell
– Graphics and illustration
– Art history and landscapes
– Final major project – developing and realising art and design ideas

Work placement opportunities:
The National Trust, Wrekin Arts Society, freelance commission work
Progressing to: Level 3 Art & Design, higher education, apprenticeship or employment

Aspirational careers: Tattoo artist, fashion designer, graphic designer, artist
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths. You will also be required to provide a basic portfolio of your artwork at interview.
This course is marked through a practical portfolio & written assessments.
Resources – Art packs are available for purchase from the Creative Hub and cover the basic resources you will need.

Trips – You will visit the National Trust property that will be linked to your final major project, as well as go out on trips to art galleries for inspiration. You will also take part in local and national competitions in disciplines such as photography, textiles or fine art.

Guest speakers from universities and the art and design industry will enrich your learning at the college and help you decide on your future career aims.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create a website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.

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