The art, design and fashion Level 1 programme is a one-year course which is designed to teach you the basics of art, design and fashion. The course is ideal for people who have an interest in art, but have no qualifications in an arts related subject at GCSE or A-Level.
The aim of the course is to provide motivation and inspiration so that you can develop your art and design skills in a wide range of media and materials learning new techniques and processes. You will be supported by specialist staff that will encourage learning and develop your skills leading to independent thinking.
You will study a range of topics including:
There are no formal requirements but you will need a keen interest in the subject.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art, Design and Fashion
Students are asked to purchase an art kit (approximately £40) and to contribute to the cost of gallery visits.
“Coming to college has allowed me to develop more confidence to help prepare me for my next step in life.”
Georgia Whitbread Level 3 Art and Design, Former student at Rawmarsh Community School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2021-22 or 2022-23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“Coming to college has allowed me to develop more confidence to help prepare me for my next step in life.”
Georgia Whitbread Level 3 Art and Design, Former student at Rawmarsh Community School
The art and design sector is ideal for those who have a creative spark, passion for art and want to pursue a colourful career.
Graphic Designers use illustrative and multimedia techniques to create visual branding, adverts, brochures, magazines, website designs, product packaging and displays.
Discussing requirements with clients, coming up with creative ideas and presenting them, working to budgets and deadlines, explaining requirements to photographers and printers and keeping up to date with design trends and new software tools.**
Creative studios, office settings or at a client’s business.
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Product Designers create designs for new products and improve existing ones.
Discuss client requests, explore how existing products work and are used, develop ideas, outline plans, identify suitable product material, utilise computer design software to make blueprints, produce prototypes and test and refine designs.**
Workshops, creative studios or an office setting.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the art and design sector include*:
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“Coming to college has allowed me to develop more confidence to help prepare me for my next step in life.”
Georgia Whitbread Level 3 Art and Design, Former student at Rawmarsh Community School
“College has allowed me to focus on something I am passionate about and helped me gain a better understanding of the art industry.”
Eddie Barlow Level 3 Art and Design Former student at Oakwood High School
