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Art and Design Level 2

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design
The Level 2 UAL Diploma in Art and Design provides an introductory experience that will help you to develop practical and research skills, improve confidence and learn about progression opportunities in art and design.

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Art and Design Level 2
Qualification: UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design
LevelLevel 2
LocationColchester
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2026
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: £2,197
Awarding/Validation BodyUniversity of the Arts London
What Will I Learn?

This course offers a foundation in art and design processes, methods, and materials while introducing specialist areas such as Fashion, Animation, Fine Art, and Photography. Projects build contextual understanding and encourage personal interpretation, while group activities and exhibitions strengthen communication and presentation skills.

You’ll also develop English, maths, and employability skills to support progression to higher-level study or a career in the Creative Arts sector.

Course Content

Art and Design Level 2 may include:

  • Materials, Processes and Technical Skills
  • Contextual Research
  • Drawing Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Solving 2D, 3D and time-based Creative Problems
  • Developing and Producing a Personal Project
Entry Requirements
  • 4 GCSEs (9-3), including English and Maths (or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent) and an Art and Design subject, or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 1 qualification
  • An interview with a portfolio of artwork
Course Progression

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma course, you will be eligible to progress on to courses such as; Level 3 Fine Art and Illustration, Level 3 Graphic Design and Branding, Level 3 Photography, Level 3 Arts for Screen & Theatre, Level 3 Concept Art & Animation, or the Level 3 Fashion and Textiles.

Career Opportunities

Alongside creative skills for further study, the Level 2 Diploma helps students build communication, organisation, and confidence for vocational roles such as retail and other customer-facing work.

Fees and Finance

Students’ college education is funded for three academic years after leaving secondary school in year 11. Please click the button below which will apply to your age on the 31st August 2026 in order to find out more information about fees and finance relating to your course.

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