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Creative Industries Level 1

Course code: P02203

Subject area: Art & Design

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: 1

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

8th Sept 2025 - 3rd Jul 2026

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01993 703 464

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Our Creative Industries Level 1 (UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design & Media) course will help you to discover your potential and open your eyes to the possibilities within the creative field. The introductory course will enable you to explore elements of Art & Design, Media and Games Development before you make a choice as to what you wish to specialise in for Level 2 and beyond. For those of you with a real interest in Music we will also organise specific sessions where you can explore and develop your music skills to support you to prepare for progression onto Music level 2.

*For learners who have a specific interest in progressing to Performing Arts we encourage you to apply to the Abingdon Campus*

If you’ve got a feeling something creative is right for you but you are struggling to find out what you want to specialise in, our introductory course could be your perfect start point. This course is designed to help you explore Art & Design, Media, Games Development and Music and to teach you the transferrable skills that will help you to succeed no matter what your next steps. You will explore your creative ideas through a range of different processes, such as drawing, painting, digital art, model-making, character design, broadcasting and production, and many more!

Each week you will rotate across each industry, dipping in and out of our different specialisms. As the weeks progress, you’ll see yourself develop the personal skills you need to succeed and see yourself gain confidence in your work and ability. You will learn about the creative process and problem-solving through projects that introduce you to exciting artists, designers, and creators. You will learn new creative and technical skills as well as how to work to a brief and reflect on your progress.

Did you know? This course is offered as a Study Programme. Study Programmes are the College’s package of enrichment and additional skills that help you achieve alongside your Level 1 qualification. Study programmes help you to develop your maths and English skills at a level right for you; gain 5 days of work experience to grow your employability skills; experience fun enrichment opportunities – including workshops, trips, and visits; and develop your personal skills and attributes with the right guidance and support.

Course units
Course content will include:
Introduction to materials, processes and skills
Introduction to contextual research
Introduction to communication skills
Solving 2D, 3D and time-based creative problems
Work experience
Personal project
What next?
The course is designed so that you can move on to a Level 2 course in your preferred subject, a traineeship, or directly into employment.
Entry criteria
English & Maths GCSE at Grade 2, or Level 1 Functional Skills in both subjects. You must also have a clear interest in one or more of the creative fields on the course.
Fee information
Materials - Kit: £30, Studio materials: £20, Colour print credits: £10 (Total £60 payable at enrolment. You may be eligible for a bursary for up to 75% of this amount)

Day trips -approx. £20 (paid separately on request)

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

16-18 Fee:

£0.00

19+ Fee:

£3,528.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Qualifications received
UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design & Media
Learning & method assessment
You will be provided with one-to-one feedback and set targets at the end of each project. This course is 100% coursework, internally assessed and externally moderated. You must pass units 1 - 6 before putting your learning into practice in the final project, unit 7. The overall grade for this qualification comes from the final unit, at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

GCSE retakes or Functional Skills qualifications in maths and English are assessed through external examinations.

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