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Diploma in Art Design and Media Level 1

at Hertford Regional College, Ware · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma35 weeksFull time£1,287

What the college says

The Creative Industries contributed 101.5bn to the UK economy in 2017 accounting for 5.5% of UK Gross Value Added (GVA). Level 1 students can choose from a wide range of subjects to specialise in for further study towards a career. You will develop a range of study skills including English and Maths qualifications as well as building a portfolio of work to prepare them for progression to Level 2 study in either the art or design area of their choice or alternative subject areas in other departments. Throughout the year you will; Visit the Gallery and studios of an International artist. Travel to either London or Cambridge to view current exhibitions Undertake live briefs wherever possible including creating T-shirts for our Pop Up Shop and designing posters for local events Use specialist studios for Textiles 3D Design Printmaking and Photography Put up an exhibition at the end of the year that the public will be invited to view Your last project will allow you to develop your work around a theme in a specialism of your choiceWhat do our students say about the course"Fun and helped me produce other art techniques""To develop skills further and for the future""Helped me design and plan for the next final piece and for the Level 2 course"

What you need to get on

You will need; English Functional Skills at Level 1 or Entry Level 3 You will be required to provide examples of art and design work at interview

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

  • Ware Campus

    Hertford Regional College Scotts Road, Ware, SG12 9JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Ware

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