Our courses have a strong vocational emphasis and will enable you to progress to other courses in creative arts or media.
You will benefit from subject-specialist teaching and excellent resources. The course is multi-disciplinary, with an emphasis on practical experimentation. Students are introduced to a range of technical processes that include:
- Photography
- Moving Image
- Animation
- Drawing
- Editing
- Research Skills
- Idea generation and creativity
All 16–19 year olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and Maths or to undertake Functional Skills, if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade 4 in these subjects, every year of their course, until they complete their studies.
What you'll learn
You will learn about the wide range of jobs available within the sub sectors of art, craft, design and media.
You will also develop an understanding of the skills required to work in each sector.
This course is the UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media.
How you'll learn and be assessed
You are encouraged to complete set tasks and develop your own personal style as your confidence in your selected discipline develops.
There are no external assessments for this qualification. You receive individual feedback and discussion about your work during each session. Assessment is ongoing and continuous as you proceed through the course and complete each of the three units required.
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.
Progression
You could progress onto a Level 2 programme in art and design, media, performing arts and more.
Entry requirements
You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 2 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest & evidence in the subject (example of work or portfolio).
