UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design Year 1 of 2

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Develop your creativity through a range of artistic practices, media, techniques, and processes, and be introduced to the world of Art and Design.

You will explore different techniques and utilise a range of materials and mediums, such as painting, printing and ceramics.

The units in the course will expand your knowledge of art history and famous artists, alongside the practical elements. These units include:

• Materials, processes and technical skills
• Contextual research
• Drawing skills
• Communication skills in art and design
• 2D creative problems
• 3D creative problems
• Time-based creative problems
• Developing and producing a personal project

All lessons are taught by highly skilled, passionate, and practising artists who will give you guidance and help you develop your skills.

You will build a portfolio of your work and submit sketchbooks for each assignment, which will be graded by external assessors against your unit criteria.

Upon successful completion, go onto further study or progress to a Level 3 course. You can also start your career in the Art industry across a range of specialisms.