Certificate in Art and Design L2

Full Time · Art · Bishop Auckland Campus

Start Date:
02 September 2025
Loans/Remissions:
Cost or fee remission information
Level:
Level 2
Taught at:
Bishop Auckland Campus

Course overview

This course has been devised as a next step into the art industry.
You will need to have had some art experience at school or at external venues, as well as a passion about art.

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

Course requirements

Minimum 4 GCSE’s at grades 3 - 2 (D - E) or equivalent, including a D in Maths and English, or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject area.

What will I do?

As part of the Level 2 you will undertake three mandatory units:

  • Investigate sources of ideas in art and design
  • Explore and use art and design materials, techniques and visual language
  • Produce final art and design work

Plus, learners will study towards two additional units subject to interest and abilities.

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?

A Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design.

Materials needed

Art equipment as stated on interview, a 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 BTEC Level 3 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.