Art and Design - Level 2

• 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above

including

• GCSEs at grade 3 or above in English and maths

• 1 relevant GCSE at grade 3 or above in a related subject

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design Skills.

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• 2D skills and development
• 3D skills and development
• Personal and professional skills
• Specialist skills
• Exhibition and curation skills

• Studio practical sessions
• Specialist workshops
• Research activities
• Seminars
• Live projects

• Sketchbook development work
• Research and written work
• Portfolio based work

Our students engage with creative industries throughout the year. You will be asked to work on projects outside of Newcastle College to provide you with real world experience of what it means to be a creative.

We will also help you to develop your interview and CV writing skills. We have a dedicated work experience team who can help you find and organise work placement opportunities.

If you do not hold English and/or maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above you will be supported with dedicated lessons to help you achieve English and maths qualifications. 

In Art and Design you will learn how to use ratios in painting and also scale, shape and space in design. You will also build on your English skills by developing an annotated creative portfolio and communicating with your team in group work.

We have a host of level 3 qualifications that you can move onto after this course, including, General Art and Design, Fashion and Textiles and Interior and Architectural Fundamentals.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.