UAL Awarding Body Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Full-time: 1 year
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
With study taking place at Moray School of Art, this UAL Awarding Body course is the perfect taster for anyone with an interest in Art and Design.
Providing a perfect opportunity to school leavers or mature learners, this course offers an engaging programme of in-person material workshops without the commitment of a full year course.
Exploring the materials, methods and processes that support art and design activities, you will:
- Learn basic IT skills
- Develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required for progression within art and design education
- Enhance your self-confidence
- Understand the demands of full-time study
Special Features
- Study at Moray school of Art, one of Scotland's five major art schools
- Build confidence and skills across a range of art mediums
- You will be taught by talented lecturers who are also working artists
- Small student numbers mean there is a close working relationship between you and staff
Accommodation
We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required for entry; we will ask to see a portfolio of artwork at interview.
Course content includes:
- Introduction to materials, processes and technical skills in art and design.
- Introduction to contextual research in art and design.
- Introduction to communication skills in art, design and media
- Solving 2D creative problems
- Solving 3D creative problems
- Solving time-based creative problems
- Art, design and media project
This course offers access to a programme of external speakers and artist talks from across the art and design industry.
Two gallery trips included in the course offer.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
This is a practical based course delivered face-to-face on campus.
How long will my course last?
1 Academic Year2 x 18 week semesters
- UHI Moray
Start date
August 2026
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
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| Course fees 2024/25* | Scotland | Rest of UK | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Further Education - Full time | £1,008 | £1,008 | £6,960 |
| Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit) | £88 | £88 | £352 |
| Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits) | £528 | £528 | £2,112 |
* Fees for 2025/26 are still to be confirmed.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you may progress on to The University of the Arts London (UAL) Awarding Body: Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design
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