UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design

Course code

Y154

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

1 year

Intake

September only

Our UAL Art and Design Level 2 course aims to develop your creative skills so that you can progress to further study in a range of Art and Design disciplines and pursue a successful career in the dynamic world of creative arts. You will be encouraged to explore a variety of creative skills and techniques through both course-led assignments and live brief opportunities. These courses equip you to make confident informed decisions and judgments regarding your work and develop your creative skills in a positive independent manner. You will need to possess a sound artistic ability, good communication skills and the desire to express yourself creatively.

You will benefit from state of-the-art facilities including a photography studio and dark room, industry standard IT suites and design software, laser cutters, creative workshops and media studios.

The topics studied on this course are:

Observational drawing
Graphic applications (including digital design)
Painting
Graphics
Textiles
Photography
3D craft design
Sculpture

No exams - 100% coursework portfolio. All units/projects are internally assessed and externally moderated by the awarding body UAL.

Future career opportunities may include:

Graphic Designer
Photographer
Fashion/Costume Designer
Ceramic Artist
Games Designer
Merchandising
Interior Designer
Video/Digital Editor
Website Designer
Art Director
Illustrator
Fine Artist
Advertising
Curator

There will be additional costs for some photographic materials and colour computer printouts. Other materials that you will need is an art pack and sketchbooks/mounting boards.

It is important to be prepared for all lessons that you attend on your study programme.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 2 Art and Design: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (including English Language and either Art or Design) OR GCSE 9-3 in English Language & Art or Design and a Pass on the Art, Design, Media Level 1 Course. If Art/Design not studied at GCSE, need to present a portfolio of work.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.