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Art, Design and Media Level 1

Key Details

  • Available at:
    Rhos-on-Sea, Parc Menai (Art and Design)
  • Study Mode:
    Full-time
  • Course Length:

    1 year

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Art, Design and Media Level 1

Courses for School Leavers

Coleg Llandrillo, Rhos-on-Sea
Coleg Menai, Parc Menai

Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Course Description

The UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media is the perfect starting point for anyone with a passion for creativity who wants to explore different areas of the arts. This practical, project-based course introduces you to drawing, painting, photography, digital design, 3D and media, giving you the chance to experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques. You’ll develop confidence in your skills, learn how to express your ideas, and build a foundation portfolio of creative work. Alongside your practical projects, you’ll also improve essential skills such as teamwork and communication and problem-solving.

Entry Criteria

Successful interview and showcasing portfolio. The portfolio should include a minimum of 10 well presented pieces of work to include a mixture of drawings, paintings, photographs and prints demonstrating a willingness to experiment with new materials and techniques. Please bring your portfolio to your interview.

Delivery

Practical work

Your programme will include a combination of:

  • Essential Skills qualifications and/or
  • GCSE resits
Essential Skills

This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills

GCSE resits

This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.

Maths & Welsh/English

If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.

Assessment

Continuous assessment via relevant projects

Progression

  • Art & Design Level 2
  • Media Level 2

Other details

Course type: Courses for School Leavers, Adults & Part-time

Level: 1

Programme Area:

  • Art and Design and Photography

Art and Design and Photography

Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:

Art and Design and Photography

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