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Art and Design Diploma Level 2

at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Art and Design Level 2 Diploma is an established and outstanding course. Its designed for you to develop your study techniques and embrace college culture before progressing to a more demanding and specialist level 3 course.You will learn and develop a broad range of hands-on creative, technical and professional skills. These include illustration, fine art, design skills, 3D/sculpture, digital work, animation, printmaking, painting, games design and photography. You will also learn about digital media and art software.This course is delivered through assignments in specialist studios with professionals. As your course progresses, you will focus more on your own creative interests and individual skills, alongside professional standards, personal development and employability skills. This mix of structured teaching and the culture of open expression are at the core of courses.We love doing as many enriching things as possible, including trips, residentials, exhibitions, live assignments and freelance work opportunities.

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • West Suffolk College

    Out Risbygate, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP33 3RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BURY ST EDMUNDS

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