Art & Design - Level 2 - Tonbridge

Applications Open - 26th September 2025

Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

How to Apply - Apply through Careers East Sussex

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

All of your work will follow a vocational scenario or context that simulates a real-world situation. This course is 100 % coursework. You will present your work in a range of formats. You will be assessed on your research, development and experimentation and final outcomes and you will be encouraged to develop your work and professional practice through evaluation and self-reflection.

This is a taster course providing aspiring artists with the opportunity to explore many different media / techniques and develop skills in different areas. Elements of painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture will be underpinned throughout by drawing skills and research activities. All work will lead towards a final project centred around a personally chosen theme, area of interest and specialism. Additionally functional skills and work skills are undertaken to help you progress. You will have access to industry standard studios/ workshops and working with tutors who are professionals in their own field. This course provides you the opportunity to work in a professional environment which is different to school and gain greater knowledge of the art and design world. This is furthered by live briefs and working with clients to gain skills to further your understanding of the industry, in the past learners have worked with Eleanor Hospice and the NHS to produce work for them. Our Education Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and maths skills as required, depending on your GCSE results upon entry.

All of your work will follow a vocational scenario or context that simulates a real-world situation. This course is 100 % coursework. You will present your work in a range of formats. You will be assessed on your research, development and experimentation and final outcomes and you will be encouraged to develop your work and professional practice through evaluation and self-reflection.

You will need four GCSEs at Grades D/3 or above, including English and maths and an art and design subject. You will need a positive school report/recommendation/reference from your school/tutor. Alternatively you may also progress onto this course if you achieve our Level 1 Diploma in Art and Design at Merit or Distinction and functional skills qualifications in English and maths at Level 1 or Level 2. You will be required to attend an interview with your portfolio of art and design work to demonstrate your practical and creative skills. You also need a positive recommendation or reference from your school/tutor.

The Level 2 Diploma allows students to progress into their preferred specialist Level 3 Diploma courses within Art and Creative Digital Design. Choosing from the areas below: Art and Design 3D Design and Architecture Graphic Design and Illustration Motion Graphics and Animation