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Art & Design

This Diploma in Art & Design has been developed with leading businesses, schools and colleges to help you gain the knowledge, skills, and work experience that you will need for your next step, and that employers look for in future employees.

The Programme encompasses the Diploma in Art & Design in order to prepare you for further study onto the Extended Diploma in Creative Practice, Art, Design and Communication at Level 3.

Some of the units covered in this course could include:
– Introduction to materials, processes and technical skills in art and design
– Introduction to contextual research in art and design
– Introduction to drawing skills
– Introduction to communication skills in art and design
– Solving 2D creative problems
– Solving 3D creative problems
– Solving time-based creative problems
– Developing and producing a personal project in art and design

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Sep 2025 : North Devon : Full-time
Course Code : FTB473 (2025)
Level : Level 2
Duration : 1 Year
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Course details

Assessments

Assessment will be through a variety of methods which could include practical activities, written activities or externally assessed content.

Entry Requirements

All entrants must hold four GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent (or above), including GCSE Maths and English. If you do not have a GCSE grade 4 in Maths and/or English you will continue studying these subjects alongside your chosen course(s). At the end of the year, you are expected to have completed and achieved all the components of your Level 2 Study Programme and improved your Maths and English skills before progressing to your next level course.

You must also have GCSE grade 3 in Art.

Progression

This course is aimed at anyone interested in going on to study on our Art and Design Level 3 courses.

Facilities and resources

You will learn in our specialist art studios where you will have your own personal work and storage areas.

Study Programme

Every full-time student at Petroc will have their own Study Programme which will include:

– Your academic or vocational qualification.

– Maths and English Language development – if you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 in either of these subjects.

– Work Experience – hours will vary depending on your qualification and course level.

– Tutor Support – to support your personal, academic and professional development.

– Sustainability – helping you to identify how you can improve the sustainability of your future employment sectors.

– Personal Development Awards – developing six key areas of personal and employability behaviours to prepare you for the working world.

Why Petroc should be your first choice

Petroc offers quality education and training across North and Mid Devon. We aim to provide outstanding learning, excellent facilities, strong connections to employers and a supportive environment to help you fulfil your education goals and set you on your path to the career of your dreams.

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SUPPORTIVE

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can flourish and feel a valued member of the college and wider community. 

INSPIRING

Our teaching spaces and facilities are some of the best in the region, providing stimulating and true-to-life learning environments. 

CONNECTED

We’ll provide you with the experiences you need to be ready for employment or the next step on your educational journey.

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