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Level 2 Art & Design

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

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Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Option 1 Level 2 Art and Design Do you want to spend your college days expressing your artistic thoughts and ideas? Then this one-year course is for you and will provide you with the opportunity to explore and develop your creative ideas through paint, drawing, printmaking, textiles, sculpture, photography or digital media. You will have access to specialist equipment such as sewing machines, printing presses, screen printing equipment, heat presses, tufting guns, laser cutters and cameras. This course expands your creative potential ready for your next steps at a higher level or in a different direction. Level 2 Art and Design is ideal for students who have a passion for the creative arts but may need to retake their Maths and English GCSEs. Alternatively, this is a course for students who dont have a great deal of art and design experience and wish to develop their knowledge and practical skills further, with the goal of progressing onto a Level 3 Creative course. Alongside your art studies, all students are expected to have 100pc attendance to GCSE classes in Maths and/or English (if required), tutorial and take part in work experience opportunities. Option 2 Level 2 Fashion Excited to design and make your own garments? Looking forward to a career in the fashion industry? Level 2 Fashion will support you to achieve these dreams. On this one year course, you will be introduced to a wide range of fashion and textiles skills, techniques and processes to develop you as a desig

What you need to get on

Level 2 (Intermediate) - 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. Successful interview with an art or fashion tutor (and bring a portfolio of your creative work to enrolment). A willingness to experiment and explore a variety of skills is required. Verbal and written communication skills.

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

  • Clarendon Sixth Form College

    Camp Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6DF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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