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 the 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.
Through hands-on workshops, you'll explore a range of art and design materials, methods and processes while developing essential creative, communication and digital skills. You'll work on both 2D and 3D projects, investigate time-based creative work, and learn how research and experimentation contribute to the creative process.
Designed to build your confidence and develop your artistic abilities, you'll gain valuable experience of creative learning and a better understanding of the expectations of full-time study in art and design.
Special Features
- Study at Moray School of Art, one of Scotland's five major art schools
- Develop skills and confidence across a variety of art and design disciplines, materials and techniques
- Learn from experienced lecturers who are also practising artists
- Opportunities for guest artist talks, industry speakers and two gallery visits
Accommodation
We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.
No formal qualifications are required for entry; we will ask to see a portfolio of artwork at interview which should include examples of artwork to show us your level and interest.
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
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
This is a practical based course delivered face-to-face on campus, supplemented with our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Assessments happen through artwork and sketchbook work submitted at the end point for each of the three projects.
How long will my course last?
1 Year2 x 18 week semesters
3 days per week on campus, self study time above this.
- UHI Moray
Start date
August
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.
| 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.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Equipment
You may be entitled to a bursary which will cover a basic art pack for use throughout the year. If you are not in receipt of a bursary the cost of this pack is around £120, and can be purchased directly from Moray School of Art.
You may need to purchase additional items.
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
"From this foundation level, we offer a diverse environment that values each student’s life experience and future ambitions, helping them to begin to discover their unique creative voice." Hayley Anderson, Lecturer
"This has been a fantastic opportunity, encouraging me to try new media, develop structured approaches and generally just grow as a student artist. I have done things I would never have tried without the course: the support and tutors have been amazing. I haven't regretted for a moment applying and have found every aspect interesting - and it's felt a safe, friendly place to learn too, which is so important." Andy Dorrin, student
Apply for UAL Awarding Body Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.