Creative & Visual Arts

UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art & Design

Course overview

The Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media will provide students with an introduction to art, design and media, enabling them to both re-engage with education and acquire the requisite knowledge, skills and understanding to progress to further education or employment within the creative industries.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English and Maths at minimum grade 3 (D) or equivalent.

GCSE Art at minimum grade 4 (C) or an Art and Design Level 1 qualification or a BTEC Art & Design Certificate

A portfolio of your own artwork showing a broad range of creative skills. Portfolio evidence of your own creative work in art, design or photography is essential.

Course Structure

Course Description

Contextual references in Art & Design

  • Working with Graphic Design Brief
  • 2DVisual Communication
  • 3D Visual Communication
  • Using Ideas to Explore, Develop and Produce
  • Building an Art and Design Portfolio
  • Working in the Art and Design Industry
  • Working with Photography Briefs

Progression

You can continue your studies at a higher level such as the Extended Diploma, Foundation Diploma or Foundation Degree.

L1
Course code
Start date
September 7, 2026
Location
Weymouth