Art and Design - UAL Art and Design Level 2 Award and Diploma SCQF Level 5

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Mortar board iconCourse type: SCQF Level 5

Pen iconStart in: August

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.

Clock iconDuration: Full time: 1 Year

Book and tick iconHow: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.

What is special about this course?

The University of Arts London (UAL) Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design is for students who have an interest in art and design and wish to explore this interest via a full-time, immersive learning experience. Students will explore the materials, methods and processes necessary to progress to further study and training in a range of art and design subjects.

This course is broadly comparable to SCQF level 5.

Entry requirements

Applicants to both programs will be interviewed and will be expected to provide a portfolio of work to contain a minimum of 10 pieces showing a range of work. The interview forms an important part of the selection process.

3 National 4 passes, including English or other suitable alternative

or

Achievement of all units on an SCQF Level 4 course or equivalent. 

Applications are welcomed from mature students, or those who have left school and do not possess formal qualifications, but have the skills to meet the creative and academic demands of the course.

This course provides the perfect opportunity for school leavers or mature learners to get started in art and design, to explore and develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that support art and design activities.

The qualification structure will provide a sound base of skills and knowledge, will enhance self-confidence, and convey an understanding of the career demands and opportunities within art and design.

Subjects include:-

  • Introduction to materials, processes and technical skills in art and design
  • Solving creative problems
  • Introduction to drawing skills
  • Developing and producing a personal project in art and design

 

 

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year
    • Beechwood Campus

Start date

August 

Fees

Fee information for FULL TIME Further Education courses

If you have been living in the UK for at least 3 years, are ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full time course.  Please check our Fee Waiver Policy.

Full time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible. We will use the information provided on your course application form to determine whether you are eligible. 

Full-time per year

£1,790

£1,844

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Full-time

£6,149

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Full time

£6,149

 Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

Fee information for PART TIME Further Education courses

A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our Fee Waiver Policy to see if you are eligible.

Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

Part-time (per credit)

£122

£126

Further Education (SCQF 1-6) level 

Part-time (per credit)

£500

Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

Please contact credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

Additional costs

You will be required to purchase art supplies as part of this course (approx £300). If you are eligible for a bursary these costs will be covered. www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/study/funding/

What can I do on completion of my course?

Progression onto Photography and Digital Arts, SCQF 6 

Career routes include artist, designer, and museum assistant.

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