Peterlee Campus
Course overview
The Level 2 programme covers a wide range of art and design techniques working across a range of media. Project based teaching and learning gives learners a realistic overview of life in the visual arts industry and a learner-responsive approach allows for adapting to change and responding to opportunity.
Topics
The programme is 'Learner Responsive' which means we build projects around you and other learners who have chosen this programme of study!
Projects typically focus around developing skills to produce work for exhibition, work to sell and work set by an external client.
You will be given guidance during the projects, to help you develop practical skills, along with research and reflection.
You will also participate in work experience, have talks with guest artists, and attend trips, visits, and skills workshops.
Job opportunities after this course
• Animator
• Art Director
• Costume Designer
• Craft Artist
• Graphic Designer
• Photographer
• Videographer
• Web Designer
... and so much more!
Further study options after this course
Learners that achieve a merit or distinction for the Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design will be able to progress to the one-year Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are reviewed annually and are subject to change as qualifications, awarding bodies and assessment criteria evolve.
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course type/level, please follow this link to check the most up-to-date entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression at the college.
How is this course assessed?
There are 7 formative units delivered in 3 projects, graded as Pass / Fail. You need to achieve a pass in each unit to progress onto the final project, which is graded: 'Pass / Merit / Distinction.
The course is assessed internally, before being both Internally and Externally Verified to check marking is consistent.
When does the course start?
September 2025
Length of course
The Level 2 Diploma is a one year programme, studied across four days each week.
This full time study programme may also be available to study on a part-time basis if you are aged 18 or over on 31st August. Please check with Student Services for more details.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
