Skip to content

UAL Level 1 Diploma Art, Design and Media

Location Chesterfield College
Start date 15 Sep 2025
Type Full-time Provision
Skip to:

This introductory course provides a solid foundation to develop your skills and understanding within creative media through the areas of Art, Game Design and Photography. Throughout the course you will develop understanding and skills within a variety of media if you are a creative individual with in an interest in any area of art or design, then this might be a starting course for you.

Throughout the course you will be introduced to design at a beginners level, looking inot units that consist of art both 2D and 3D, digital design both 2D and 3D, annimation, concept art, photography and cermaics followed by exploration of your final project, which is student focussed. You will be learning new software skills as well as skills within art and media.

Course Structure

Modules include:

  • Introduction to materials, processes and skills
  • Introduction to contextual research
  • Introduction to communication skills
  • Solving 2D, 3D and time-based creative problems
  • Work experience
  • Personal project

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade F/1 or above including English or maths. A portfolio demonstrating either art, media or games related content.

Assessment methods

This course is 100% coursework which comprises of digital portfolios and practical work. There are no exams.

Fees and funding

Please contact the college for funding information.

Progression

Upon successful completion of this course you could progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design or a Level 2 within Games Design. This will then lead to our Level 3 in Art and Design, Level 3 Photography or Level 3 Games Development.

Attendance

Daytime

Incredible support

We can help you find the right course

Step towards your dream career. From vocational college courses, Sixth Form, Apprenticeships and University, we have a pathway to direct you into employment or further education.