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Diploma in Art, Design and Media Level 1

at Lincoln College, Lincoln · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma35 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

Do you have a natural artistic flair? Do you love working with different materials to create amazing designs? Maybe you’re thinking of a career in the creative arts. This course is the perfect place to start. During the one-year course, you’ll be introduced to different ways of working with materials, techniques and processes as well as the tools you’ll need to start thinking like an artist. There are lots of opportunities for work experience and an introduction to design in the ‘real world’ through visits from artists. This course has been designed to introduce the core parts of art, design, and media and is an ideal starting point to explore many creative areas and ideas. It will allow you to develop, explore, and express ideas, gain self-confidence, and organizational skills which will aid your progression onto a level two art, design, or media course. Based at Lincoln College of Art and Design at Christ's Hospital Terrace (in the Cathedral Quarter) which has excellent facilities including a print room, 3D workshops (ceramics, glass, plaster, wood, and metals), a dark room, five MAC suites, fashion workshop, photography and media studios and light and airy art. During this course, you’ll learn: Drawing Painting 3D computer design Animation Artist research

What you need to get on

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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

  • Christ's Hospital Terrace

    LINCOLN COLLEGE CHRISTS HOSPITAL TERRACE, LINCOLN, LN2 1LY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · LINCOLN

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