Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP00159 |
Location | Yale |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course. |
Department | Art & Design, Foundation Learning |
Start Date | 04 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2027 |
Course Overview
Ready to explore your artistic talents and step into the exciting world of creative industries? Our Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design & Media is the perfect place to start your journey. This one-year, full-time course will immerse you in a world of artistic discovery, helping you develop essential skills and find your passion.
What You'll Discover
This dynamic course is designed to introduce you to the creative sector, helping you make informed choices about your future. You'll develop your creativity and gain practical skills needed for a successful career in the creative industries.
You'll explore a variety of art and media units and develop skills through hands-on activities, including:
*Drawing from observation
*Painting
*CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
*Photography
*Ceramics
You'll also have incredible opportunities to work with practising professionals and participate in cultural and contextual activities, including educational visits!
Support for Your Success
We're here to support you every step of the way! You'll be assigned a Progress Coach who will guide you throughout the programme. They'll ensure any learning support needs are in place from the start and help incorporate new support as you progress. This course is fully supported to meet your individual needs and learning differences, helping you to succeed.
We also focus on boosting your literacy and numeracy skills. You will have the opportunity to undertake Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Communication and Application of Number. These qualifications will help support your progression to higher levels of learning.
What You'll Discover
This dynamic course is designed to introduce you to the creative sector, helping you make informed choices about your future. You'll develop your creativity and gain practical skills needed for a successful career in the creative industries.
You'll explore a variety of art and media units and develop skills through hands-on activities, including:
*Drawing from observation
*Painting
*CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
*Photography
*Ceramics
You'll also have incredible opportunities to work with practising professionals and participate in cultural and contextual activities, including educational visits!
Support for Your Success
We're here to support you every step of the way! You'll be assigned a Progress Coach who will guide you throughout the programme. They'll ensure any learning support needs are in place from the start and help incorporate new support as you progress. This course is fully supported to meet your individual needs and learning differences, helping you to succeed.
We also focus on boosting your literacy and numeracy skills. You will have the opportunity to undertake Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Communication and Application of Number. These qualifications will help support your progression to higher levels of learning.
4 GCSEs at grade E/2 or above including Art or an Art related subject and English Language/Welsh (1st Language)
All applicants will also undertake an entrance project, which they must complete and pass.
For all learners who are looking to progress onto this L1 course from an Entry programme you must have achieved your E3 qualification, progressed in Maths and English and hit all of the targets in your ILP.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
All applicants will also undertake an entrance project, which they must complete and pass.
For all learners who are looking to progress onto this L1 course from an Entry programme you must have achieved your E3 qualification, progressed in Maths and English and hit all of the targets in your ILP.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
In order to achieve the qualification, you must successfully pass seven units. The final unit art design and media project, allows you to demonstrate all the learning that has taken place through completion of the other units. This unit is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and determines the overall qualification grade.
If you want to continue your studies, you can progress to a Level 2 qualification in a similar subject, such as Art & Design or Creative Media. These qualifications will also prepare you for employment in the creative industries.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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March Open Event – Bersham Road
11/03/2026
17:30
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11/03/2026
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March Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
04/03/2026
17:30
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March Open Event – Northop
14/03/2026
10:00
Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
