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Start Date: Duration: Level: Study mode: Course Location: Course Type:
September 1 Year Level 2 Full-Time Bede Campus Full-time Vocational Apply Enquire

What’s it all about?

The creative industries are growing faster than any other area of the UK economy - great news for talented students with a passion for art and design. If you enjoy visual art and would like to develop your practical and creative skills then this course is for you.

It’s also a good starting point for people wishing to study visual art to a higher level. The course is mainly taught through practical methods in well-equipped studios. The course also includes visits to museums and galleries where you will learn to look at and record the work of other artists and designers.

You will need 2 GCSE's at grade 3-9 including Art-based subject.

Study level Cost Additional fees
19+ please enquire You will need to provide your own stationery and you will be given the opportunity to take part in trips and visits.

English and Maths are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and progress to your dream career. If you have not already achieved grade 9-4 in GCSE Maths and/ or English at school, we will support you to improve your skills.

Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Days and times of study are subject to change. Timetables are confirmed at the start of term.

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