Art and Design Level 2
Start Date: 3rd September 2026
- Length 1 Year
- Study Full Time
- Location West Lancashire College
More about the course
Our Art and Design Level 2 course will develop your skills and knowledge across a wide range of art and design disciplines. This includes digital animation, photography, fine art drawing, textiles, printing and 3D modelling.
The course has been designed to support you with your progression to further study within Art and Design, as well as equip you with the experience and skills for a future career within the creative arts sector.
Entry requirements
-
4 GCSEs at Grade 3-9, including English or Maths
What will I achieve?
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design.
What will I learn?
- Image and mark
- Fashion, wearable and textiles
- 3D, space and product
- Moving image and lens
- Graphic and digital communication
What experience will I have?
- Specialist facilities including two fully equipped Apple Mac suites, a large traditional Art Studio that caters for 2D and Textiles/Fashion, a 3D Art Studio, a Photographic Darkroom and Photography Studio
- Working on Arts Council England funded projects (such as the recent 'Illume' - photographic and sound art project)
- Brutalist Art Project - concrete relief sculptures
- Day trips to important UK galleries including Liverpool Tate, The Walker Gallery, The Lowry, the National Media Museum in Bradford, The Chapel Gallery and the Lady Lever Art Gallery
- Entrepreneurial and work based activities
- Extra-curricular projects and collaborations
- End of Year Creative Arts Exhibition
- Work experience opportunities with local employers in the arts industry
How am I assessed?
- Practical work
- Assignments
- Presentations
Where can I progress?
Upon successful competition of Level 2, you may move onto Art and Design Level 3 and afterwards, students may wish to progress to Entry in Employment, Higher Education including Degree Apprenticeship or an Apprenticeship.
Our students go to University to study:
- BA in Fine Art at Manchester Metropolitan University
- BA in Illustration and Graphics at Liverpool John Moores University
- BA in Games Design at the University of Falmouth
- BA in Fashion Promotion at Manchester Metropolitan University
- BA in Photography at UCLan
- BA in Illustration at UCLan
- BA in Architecture at the University of Liverpool
- BA in Interior Design at UCLan
- BA in Illustration with Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University
- BA in Textiles and Fashion Design at Middlesex University
- BA in Surface Pattern Design at Staffordshire University
Course costs
If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.
If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.
*This is subject to attendance.
Contact our team
Meet our Art and Design students and tutors
Gary Owens
Art and Design LecturerLike all of the Art and Design staff at West Lancashire College, I am a working artist myself. It is always a pleasure to work with like-minded creative people and to see how their skills and ideas develop over time.
Louise Curran
Art and Design LecturerAs a multi-disciplinary artist and designer with a background career in film and television costume, I offer students a relevant and realistic insight into working in creative industry. As an educator, I have experience of working with learners of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs, across a range of artistic disciplines. Effective art and design teaching offers a space which nurtures and challenges the individual and diverse creativity of every student and equips them with the technical skills and confidence to progress in their chosen specialism. I am passionate about what I do and consider it a privilege to play a role in enabling our students to realise their professional and creative potential.
Nourhan
Art and Design Alumni StudentStudying Art ad Design at West Lancashire College helped me develop my ideas and express myself through my artwork. I would highly recommend the course to anyone looking to follow a similar path. I am now studying for a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design at UCLan.
Jess
Art and Design Alumni StudentI was originally studying three A Levels at another college before realising that I would be happier focusing on Art and transferring to West Lancashire College. It was a great decision, as I was able to get to know my classmates, which helped me develop both my personal and artistic skills. What I liked most about the Art department was the variety of rooms and equipment for different types of art—it felt like a supportive, creative community. The overall college experience felt very mature, with more independence, and the campus itself is excellent, with a modern, futuristic feel.
Evie
Art and Design Alumni StudentI really enjoyed my Art course because it offered such a wide range of activities. Before coming here, I thought the course would be quite restricted and that we would only be able to do certain things, but it wasn’t like that at all. College life was also very different from high school—what I didn’t like about school was how everyone had to fit a certain mould. At West Lancashire College, I felt like I could be whoever I wanted to be.
Hannah
Art and Design Alumni StudentI really enjoyed my Art course, as it offered such a wide range of activities. Before coming here, I thought the course would be quite limited and that we would only be able to do certain things, but that wasn’t the case at all. College life was also very different from high school—what I didn’t enjoy about school was how everyone had to be a certain way. At West Lancashire College, I felt like I could be whoever I wanted to be.
Hanga
Art and Design Alumni StudentI really enjoyed all the experimenting on my Art course, taking part in workshops across a wide range of techniques and styles. You were able to be much more independent than at high school, but support was always available from tutors and fellow students—it felt like a true community. I progressed on to study a degree in Illustration at Sheffield Hallam University in September. I chose Illustration because it is very flexible, and I hope to pursue a career in book illustration or concept art in the future.
Caitlin
Art and Design Alumni StudentMy time as an Art student was a fantastic experience. When I joined, I didn’t have many skills, but by my second year, I had developed the skills I wanted and met a lot of great people. The college has a lovely atmosphere, support is always available when you need it, and the facilities are excellent. Initially, I thought I would focus on photography, but after attending a workshop on advertising, my interest was sparked, and I discovered my career direction. I am now studying Marketing at Edge Hill University.
Art and Design at West Lancashire College
Upcoming events
February Open Event
West Lancashire College
Monday 2nd February 2026
4:30pm - 7:00pm
April Open Event
West Lancashire College
Thursday 30th April 2026
4:30pm - 7:00pm
News
Either
- The level required to start the course
- The level rewarded when completing the course
Course Added
This course has now been added to your basket. Please click below to apply now or contine browsing.
Apply Now