Level 2 Certificate Creative Craft - Art & Design

This part-time adult course is designed for those who want to continue developing their art and craft skills, building on the foundations established on the Level 1 Creative Craft course. As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of materials and techniques. This course encourages you to develop your personal arts style allowing for greater creative freedom and the chance to produce more personal and expressive work. You’ll continue to develop the essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed for success in art and design. The course will support your progression, whether you aim to move on to further study or explore career opportunities within the creative industries.

This part time course is perfect if you’re ready to take your arts practice to the next level and begin developing your own artistic voice. Building on the foundations of the level 1 qualification, it offers the chance to specialise in areas that interest you most, giving you greater creative freedom and the opportunity to produce more personal, expressive work. You’ll learn in a supportive environment with expert guidance, using industry-relevant techniques and materials. Whether your goal is further education or a career in the creative industries, this course will equip you with the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to take that next step.

You will develop ideas using a range of techniques across various art and design disciplines including drawing, painting, printing, and 3D. You will contextualise your own approach through research into the work of other artists and this will be used to further enhance the development of your own ideas.

This art and design course will support your progression, whether you aim to move on to further study at level 3 or explore career opportunities within the creative industries.

This part-time adult course is enriched with strong industry links and opportunities to engage with the wider creative community. We regularly welcome guest speakers and practising artists to college who share their insights and experiences with students, helping to bridge the gap between education and the creative industries.

Students also take part in local and national trips to galleries and museums, offering inspiration and exposure to professional practice. Out of our Advanced Creative & Digital Skills Academy, we work closely with employers and external agencies to develop live briefs, which are real-world projects that give students a taste of working in the industry. Recent collaborations have included exciting projects with Culture Warrington and Warrington Museum.

At Warrington & Vale Royal College, you’ll study in our Advanced Creative & Digital Skills Academy, giving you access to cutting-edge facilities, expert tuition, and a curriculum designed to reflect the needs of today’s creative industries.

Our tutors are experienced specialists who bring real-world knowledge into the classroom, supporting you through engaging, hands-on learning.

You’ll benefit from strong industry links, including regular guest speakers, practising artists, and exciting visits to local and national galleries and museums.

We also work closely with employers and creative agencies to offer live briefs, giving you the chance to work on real projects and develop your portfolio while gaining valuable industry insight. Recent collaborations include projects with Culture Warrington, Warrington Museum, Lion Salt Works, and Blakemere Craft Centre.

At Warrington & Vale Royal College, you won’t just learn new skills, you will experience, create, and connect with the professional world.

To enrol on this course, it is required that you have a Level 1 Art & Design qualification and a portfolio of recent artwork. This portfolio could consist of a selection of artworks produced at home or whilst on an adult or community learning art course.

For more information about financial support, please visit: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support 

For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk

All essential art materials needed to complete the course will be provided. However, you will need to supply your own sketchbook. We recommend a hardback A3 or A4 sketchbook to support your creative development.

It’s also encouraged that you begin building a basic set of art supplies for use when working from home. Further guidance on what to purchase will be given during your course induction.

You may be required to pay for external trips and visits.