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Art and Design – Level 1
Course overview
This course is a broad introduction to art and design and is practical and work related. You will undertake a range of practical tasks exploring media and techniques, fashion and textiles, photography and graphics, printmaking, illustration, drawing and painting.
The course will cover a mixture of real life briefs and self-devised projects. There are no exams on this course, as all work undertaken is assignment based.
Careers in Art & Design
Explore Art & Design
As a creative arts student, you’ll benefit from Middlesbrough College’s great facilities and high quality equipment and materials. This includes a photography studio and darkroom, large Apple iMac suite, spacious workshops and print and textiles studio. Students get involved in a range of projects to develop their creative skills including fashion shows, designing posters for theatre performances and the end of year art show.
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Additional Information
We understand students may require a little extra help during their studies, which is why our learning support team are on hand to help learners with a learning difficulty or support need to achieve their full potential.
Whatever your age or level of study, we offer a comprehensive support service and bursary scheme to help you through your studies. From childcare assistance to travel packages, we pride ourselves on giving expert advice and support.
We are situated in a fantastic location, just a stone's throw from Middlesbrough town centre. As well as being a matter of minutes from both the train and bus stations, eligible students can also benefit from free travel.