Welcome to the UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media programme at Wirral Met. This programme has been designed to give you the skills and knowledge to start your journey towards your dream career in the exciting visual art, fashion and photography industries
Alongside developing your technical abilities, the programme will help you to get work ready by building on your confidence and interpersonal skills. You will have the opportunity to try out a range of subject areas related to the Creative Arts industries, allowing you to explore different career paths and discover your strengths before progressing onto a Level 2 qualification.
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Course Details
The Level 1 UAL Art, Design and Media programme is a vocational course for students aged 16 and above. It is designed to support learners in developing the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to progress into further education, training programmes, apprenticeships, or future study within the creative industries.
Throughout the course, students develop both practical and creative abilities that can support progression onto Level 2 courses or other higher levels of study, as well as potential career pathways in areas such as art, design and photography.
The programme encourages students to develop an understanding of visual communication and the stages of the creative process. Learners are supported in exploring ideas, experimenting with materials and techniques, and developing these ideas into completed outcomes. The course places a strong emphasis on experimental practical work, which is supported by contextual research, analysis and evaluation to help students understand the influences behind their work and reflect on their creative development.
Students will explore a range of specialist areas, including:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Textiles
- Digital Media
- Printmaking
During the programme, students use a variety of equipment, materials and creative processes while building practical skills and confidence in different art and design disciplines. They also gain experience in preparing and presenting their work professionally, including producing pieces for display as part of an exhibition.
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Entry Guidelines
- There are no formal entry qualifications required to study at this level.
- Basic levels of literacy and numeracy are expected.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
This programme offers progression to the following courses:
- Level 2 UAL Art and Design Diploma
- Level 2 BTEC Photography
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Equipment Required
To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies.
To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required:
- Art & Design Materials
- Art & Design Portfolio
If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form. https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans
Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career.
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Assessment Methods
This course is assessed through a combination of written work, portfolios, practical assessments, work experience completion and project work.
