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Part Time Qualifications - Award in Art, Design & Media L1

Course Type
Skills to Progress
Campus
City Centre (Bath)
Level
Level 1
Duration
10 Weeks

Course Overview

Course ID:
4548

Do you want to try art, design, and media in a friendly space? If you love to express your creativity and want to learn creative arts, this course is ideal.

And you dont need any experience. This course will lift your creative skills while you build a strong portfolio for roles in media or design.

Best of all, you can study this course for free. Please see the funding and support section for more details.

Why should you study this course?

This flexible, part-time course improves your art and design techniques without disrupting work or care commitments.

  • Learn the creative techniques that improve peoples art skills
  • Build confidence to create rewarding pieces you are proud to show people
  • Improve your creativity in a friendly environment
  • Join a community of creative people and make new friends
  • Progress to a higher-level art, design, or media qualification

Interested in applying?

Offering Code:
S12ADM1/BDF1A
Offering Name:
Award in Art, Design & Media L1
Start Date:
24/04/2026
End date:
03/07/2026
Day Of Week:
Friday
Start Time:
09:30
End Time:
14:30
Campus Name:
City Centre Campus (Bath)
Fee Rate 16 to 18 Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Fully Funded:
£0.00
Fee Rate 19 Plus Co Funded:
£336.00
Fee Rate Non Funded:
£672.00
Offering ID:
4548
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Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements.

Best of all, there is no interview. This course is open to you, no matter your learning level or confidence.

You can start your creative career journey without any experience in a beginner-friendly space.

All you need is an interest in the creative arts and a willingness to learn.

What topics are covered?
  • Introduction to materials and processes
  • Creative technical skills
  • Contextual research
  • Recording and communicating ideas
  • Portfolio development
How will I be taught and assessed?

You will learn in person at the Bath City Centre Campus.

Every lesson is relaxed and friendly.

This means you have the freedom to unleash your creative side and learn with like-minded people.

You will be assessed by your portfolio and coursework, so you can prove your skills through creative work, not written exams.

What can I do next?

You can progress to higher-level art courses with Adult Community Learning at Bath College.

Outside of education, you can apply your new skills to build artistic pieces for your friends and family or to build your portfolio.

Are there any additional costs?
What else do I need to know?
What is the aim of the course?
Fees and Funding

You can study this course for free if you:

  • Earn less than 25,000 per year
  • Are currently unemployed
  • Receive benefits

If you need help with travel, childcare, or free meals at the college, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk.

You also have access to our Welfare team.

If you feel down or worried about someone you know at the college, you can talk to them in private. Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book an appointment.

If you would like help with your learning, you also have access to extra
learning support
:

  • Learning coaches
  • Specialist equipment
  • Alternative learning formats
  • Study skills workshops
  • Exam accommodations
  • Communication support
  • Transition support
  • Promoting independence

At Bath College, we want you to succeed without barriers.

What Students Say
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