Creative Digital Design - Level 2 - Dartford

North Kent Colleges Group

Oakfield Lane, DARTFORD, DA1 2JT

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 2

Available start dates

Monday, 06 September 2027

NKC Dartford College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Not applicable

Application Instructions

Applications Open -

Applications Close - 13th August 2027 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

Course Summary

All of your work will follow a vocational scenario or context that simulates a real-world situation. You will present your work in a range of formats. The final assessment is through a ‘Final Major Project’ which will determine your grade for the qualification. A Pass, Merit or Distinction can be achieved.

Course Details

The Level 2 Creative Digital Design programme is ideal for the student who is looking to take their first step into the creative industries. We work with you to develop your creative digital design skills and general understanding of the creative industries to help you decide what your next steps will be. We have three level 3 pathways for you to choose from after this year-long course is complete:

Graphic Design & Illustration

2D Animation and Concept Art

Architecture, Interior & Product Design

You will be introduced to the various industries above allowing you to learn a little about each one. Your course tutors will help you to discover where your strengths lie and help you to build a portfolio of work to help you gain entry into your chosen career pathway.

You’ll be working in a studio of like-minded creatives with access to Apple Mac software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate and After Effects. You’ll also be introduced to traditional print-based and illustration methods, materials and techniques to help you build a vast skill-set and give you as much experience as possible in just one year.

The Creative Digital Design area at NKC prides itself in delivering an outstanding experience across a range of courses that focus on enhancing opportunities for our students to gain access into the extremely competitive creative industries. We work closely with universities and employers, so if you're looking to take your first step into the exciting world of the creative industries, then look no further.

Our Education Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and maths skills as required, depending on your GCSE results upon entry.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Entry requirements

Minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and preferably maths and one creative subject. Or an equivalent Level 1 Diploma in Art and Design at Merit or above. You will need a positive school report/recommendation/reference from your school/tutor. (Applicants who are home schooled, with no formal qualifications, will be required to take college internal assessments to determine their suitability for the demands of the course). We also require a portfolio of work to be presented at interview. You will be set an interview task to bring along to your interview.

Your next steps...

Choose to follow with further study at North Kent College on a Level 3 qualification including- Graphic Design & Illustration, 2D Animation and Concept Art and Architecture, Interior & Product Design. We will help you with your next steps

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