Study Level 2 Design Online | SEG Design Course

The certificate offers similar opportunities for progression to our Foundation Diploma courses as our GCSE/IGCSE courses, with the added benefit of being 100% coursework based. Coursework is assessed online by an examiner from the exam board. This makes it a great choice for students who experience exam stress.

The course has a strong practical focus, building not just skills, but also knowledge and understanding of art and design, and art history. The course is nationally accredited by one of the largest vocational awarding bodies in the UK, SEG ABC Awards.

It also provides graduates with a valuable specialist portfolio that showcases their unique artistic style, facilitating access to top universities and employment as a qualified professional artist or designer.

Entry requirements

Students must be 14 years or over. No art qualifications or experience are needed.
A computer with a good internet connection and access to rudimentary art materials is required.

Study Options

Students are able to enrol on both full and part time courses.

Part-time programmes (2 years): Available to start all year round.
Full-time programmes (1 year): Enrol either December-January, or September- October.

Accreditations

Our online Foundation Diploma course is fully accredited and will see graduates leaving with a full Foundation Diploma.

Accreditation: SEG ABC Awards Examination Board (Ofqual Code 501/2278/2

Additional Course Information

Portfolio support: Yes
Progression: To foundation courses in Art and Design.
Exam registration fee: A fee of £53.20 must be paid to SEG Awards for full qualification.

Students are given access to their own online studios where they can progress through their coursework. Here they can find course materials, assignments, and supplemental resources, including video tutorials and guides. Upon completion of work, students should photograph and upload it to their e-portfolios. It is then evaluated by an experienced tutor who provides constructive feedback and encouragement. Students also have the opportunity to communicate directly with their personal tutors, who offer face-to-face feedback and support. As an added benefit, students can interact with their peers online by viewing and commenting on each other’s profiles and work.

Enrichment classes are also offered regularly during term time, providing an optional but enjoyable experience for students. These classes are free of charge. The instructor strives to offer fun and enriching experiences while supporting students with their completion of essential coursework, which may require postponing live lessons from time to time. Please note that the instructor reserves the right to not conduct these optional classes.

The level 2 design course consists of 4 units that aim to help students create engaging and fulfilling art & design projects. These will help students cultivate their own areas of expertise and give them the confidence to express their interests and concepts artistically.

The Exploratory Stage constitutes the initial phase of the course and involves a series of skill-building exercises in drawing, painting, mixed media (collage), digital art, and 3D (sculpture).

The Pathway Stage requires students to produce one unique art project on a theme that resonates with their personal interests.

Some past themes have included:

Success
The Way I Look
Through the Keyhole
Snakes and Ladders
Trees and Leaves
Acceptance.

Pathways for this course include a range of options such as Illustration (including Manga), 3D Modelling, Games Design, Textiles, Fashion, 3D (including Sculpture), Photography, Architectural Design, Digital Art, Printmaking, Fine Art, Craft, and Painting.

Students’ performances will be evaluated across the following four units:

Investigating information and developing research techniques (Mandatory Unit, code: A/602/6142)
Developing and handling media and materials (Mandatory Unit, code: K/602/6251)
Recognising and applying visual language and formal elements within production techniques (Mandatory Unit, code: M/602/6252)
Working to set briefs (Mandatory Unit, code: A/602/6254)