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Diploma in Art and Design (Creative Digital Design Pathway) Level 2

at Hertford Regional College, Ware · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma35 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

The UK’s creative industries sector is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world creative industries generated £126bn in gross value added to the economy and employed 2.4 million people in 2022.Level 2 Diploma in Creative Digital Media is designed to provide an opportunity for those with an interest in all areas of digital design art photography and film to explore materials methods and processes and to develop related skills. The qualification structure provides a foundation for progression within the Creative Industries including Graphic Design Digital Art Animation Games Design and Photography. It is intended that this initial experience of creative and digital design will test students’ commitment and interest in the subject and encourage them to find a niche pathway to develop towards career pathways within the Creative Industries. Students will develop a professional portfolio of work to support progression to their intended career destination and showcase their work professionally in a Final Major Project Exhibition.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 15 points from top 5 GCSE grades to include English (either Language or Literature) at grade 3 or above. Applicants are asked to provide examples of art and design work at interview.

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

  • Ware Campus

    Hertford Regional College Scotts Road, Ware, SG12 9JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 31 August 2026 · Ware

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