This course is suitable for students with an interest in visual arts.
Our courses have a strong vocational emphasis and will enable you to progress to other courses in creative arts or media. You will benefit from subject-specialist teaching and excellent resources, including our full HD TV studio with green screen.
The course is multi-disciplinary, with an emphasis on practical experimentation. Students are introduced to a range of technical processes that includes:
- Photography
- Moving Image
- Animation
- Drawing
- Editing
- Research Skills
- Idea generation and creativity
If you are 16–19-years old and have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE Grade 4 (C) in English and maths, you’ll be required to retake these subjects, or to undertake Functional Skills, alongside your full-time programme.
Activate Learning is an approved centre for this UAL Awarding Body qualification: UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media.
What you'll learn
You will learn about the wide range of jobs available within the sub sectors of art, craft, design, media and photography. You will also develop an understanding of the skills required to work in each sector.
How you'll learn and be assessed
On successful completion, you will be awarded: UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media.
About UAL Awarding Body
UAL Awarding Body believes in transformative education. They design and award creative qualifications that empower and inspire educators to help students reach their potential.
UAL Awarding Body is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation and currently offers qualifications in Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media Production and Technology, Music Performance and Production and Performing and Production Arts. They are also the UK’s leading provider of the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Their qualifications have high retention and achievement rates because they are flexible, responsive and relevant to industry needs, and facilitate student progression.
University of the Arts London (UAL) is Europe’s largest specialist art and design university, comprising six renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.
Progression
You could progress onto a Level 2 programme in art, design, media, performing arts and more.
Entry requirements
You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 2 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest & evidence in the subject (example of work or portfolio).
