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Dip Art- Design & Media L1

at MidKent College, Gillingham · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Level 1 Art, Design and Media qualification is an exciting opportunity for prospective students looking to gain a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in art and design. Over the duration of the course you will be introduced to a wide variety of materials, processes and techniques across both 2D and 3D disciplines; challenging your ability to wield them purposefully and creatively in the production of your own artwork. You will also use photography as a means of recording the development of your ideas. Specifically, you will learn and develop techniques in: - Tonal drawing (pencils, chalk, ink, charcoal) - Watercolour and acrylic painting - Collage and Mixed Media - Printmaking (Polystyrene safe-print, Mono Printing, Lino) - Photography - Plaster Casting, plasticine/ paper-based sculpture Research and reflective writing will inform your learning and underpin the work that you produce. This is an invaluable step towards seeking exciting inspiration for your outcomes, whilst deepening your awareness of how the visual arts influence the world around us. Within the projects, the Level 1 Art, Design explores how artists can be inspired by cultures, nature, as well as other creative practitioners (both historical and contemporary). Student coursework is assessed upon the completion of each unit, with feedback, support and guidance offered during the project duration. Units 1-6 are learning units with a maximum grade of pass; enabling students to take c

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English or maths at grade 2 or above.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

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

  • Medway Campus

    Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1FN

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  • Maidstone Campus

    Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8AQ

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Gillingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Gillingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Maidstone

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