Certificate in Art and Design L1

Full Time · Art · Bishop Auckland Campus

Start Date:
02 September 2025
Loans/Remissions:
Cost or fee remission information
Level:
Level 1
Taught at:
Bishop Auckland Campus

Course overview

This course has been devised as an introduction to the art sector.
You will need to have had some art experience at school or at external venues. You will need to have a passion about art.

For more information please visit: Art and Design - Bishop Auckland College (bacoll.ac.uk)

Course requirements

Minimum 3 GCSE’s at grades 2 - 1 (E - F) or equivalent, or entry level qualification. Alternative qualifications and experience will be considered.

What will I do?

As part of the Certificate in Art and Design L1 you will undertake two mandatory units:

  • Experiment with art and design ideas and techniques
  • Complete a final art and design project

Plus two other units.

As well as the practical portfolio there are written assignments and tasks to complete.

The course is three days (extra days and evenings around the gallery times) where you will be studying your main qualification, maths and English at GCSE level (only if you do not have an A-C or 4-9 Grade).

What will it give me?

This course will give you a Level 1 Certificate in Art and Design.

Materials needed

Art equipment as stated on interview, A5 – A3 portfolio and basic stationery.

What can I do when I finish?

If you have successfully completed this course with good grades and attendance you will be interviewed for the Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design.

What next?

If you would like to apply, please click the "Apply Now" section below and follow the steps. Thank you!

Need to know more? Enquire about this course.