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Art and Design Skills (Including Art and Design/Fashion and Textiles/Photography and Graphics) – Level 2

Level 2
1 year
School Leaver
BTEC
16-18
Main Building
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Course overview

Explore your creativity and grow your design skills!


If you’re passionate about being creative and want to turn that into a future career, this hands-on course is a perfect starting point. You’ll get a broad introduction to art and design, developing practical skills across a range of exciting disciplines including photography, graphics, illustration, textiles and fashion.


You’ll also build creative thinking skills like problem-solving, ideas generation, research and communication — all essential for success in the creative industries.


There are no exams on this course. Instead, you’ll complete practical projects and assignments based on real-world and personal design briefs.


You’ll be supported by experienced tutors in a creative studio environment, and encouraged to develop your unique style, build a portfolio, and discover your next steps.

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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.

Not sure what career path is right for you? Take the career path assessment.

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Additional Information

Learning Support

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.

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Financial Support

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.

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Travel Information

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.

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