• A practical, skills focused art course designed to further develop your creative techniques, confidence and independence.
• Ideal for adults who have completed a Level 1 art course or have some prior creative experience and want to progress.
• Focuses on refining artistic skills, developing ideas in depth and producing a more resolved body of work.
• Supports students who want to build a strong portfolio for further study, employment or personal creative development.

• Advanced Art & Design Techniques
• Creative Craft Processes and Materials
• Visual Research and Creative Development
• Developing and Refining Artistic Ideas
• Portfolio Development and Presentation

• You must be aged 19 or over.
• Ideally you will have completed a Level 1 Creative Craft or Art course, or have relevant prior experience.
• A commitment to developing ideas independently and practising techniques.
• Willingness to experiment, reflect on your work and act on teacher feedback.
• Consistent attendance and completion of practical and coursework tasks.

• Develops stronger technical and creative skills.
• Builds confidence in planning, refining and completing art projects.
• Encourages independent working and creative decision making.
• Supports wellbeing and personal expression through creative practice.
• Prepares you for progression to Level 3 courses, further training or creative opportunities.

• Through practical, hands on studio sessions.
• Teacher demonstrations followed by structured and independent practical work.
• One to one guidance, group discussion and constructive peer feedback.
• Use of a sketchbook to record research, ideas, experiments and evaluations.

• Ongoing assessment of sketchbook work, practical outcomes and creative projects.
• Regular teacher feedback to support improvement and progression.
• Final assessment based on a portfolio of evidence and completed creative pieces that show development and refinement of ideas.

City Learning Quarter, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3AU

• Course fees may apply, depending on eligibility.
• Basic materials are usually provided at a small cost and you may choose to buy additional personal art resources.
• Optional items include sketchbooks, brushes or specialist materials if you wish to extend your practice.

• NCFE Level 2 Award in Creative Craft (Art), or
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Craft (Art)

A nationally recognised qualification demonstrating developed creative skills and artistic understanding.

Progress to:

• Level 3 Art & Design or Creative Practice courses
• Further specialist creative or craft training
• Build a stronger portfolio for further education or employment
• Apply creative skills to community projects, volunteering or self directed creative practice including self-employment

Build a portfolio for further study or personal creative development.
Apply skills to community art projects, volunteering, or creative hobbies.