Art and Design Level 2 Diploma Full-time
Course Overview
Art and Design Level 2 Diploma Full-time
This Art and Design course helps you explore your creativity through structured projects. You will gain essential skills, build confidence in your talent and discover various career opportunities in the art world. Perfect for developing your artistic talents and preparing for future job demands.
The knowledge, skills and behaviours acquired on the programme, will prepare you for progression to Level 3 creative pathways, including Art and Design, Fashion Design or Graphic Design.
L2 Diploma Units:
Unit 1: Introduction to Materials, processes and Technical Skills in Art & Design
Unit 2: Introduction to Contextual Research in Art & Design
Unit 3: Introduction to Drawing Skills
Unit 4: Introduction to Communication Skills in Art & Design
Unit 5: Solving 2D Creative Problems
Unit 6: Solving 3D Creative Problems
Unit 7: Solving Time-Based Creative Problems
Unit 8: Developing and producing a Personal Project in Art & Design
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: September 2026
Course length: 1 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: PADFDIA2
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
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The course information on this page was last updated 03 October 2025.
