Accredited Courses

To enrol on the following free accredited courses, you must have a minimum level of English, such as GCSE grade C or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Art & Design Portfolio Practice (Accredited Module – Level 3, 10 University Credits)

This accredited course focuses on building your art and design practice more formally. It will take you on a journey which broadens your research and problem solving skills and strengthens your ability to exploring a theme creatively, whilst building on your existing knowledge of colour, design, and pattern. The course will enable you to showcase your skill, knowledge and ability to others in an enthusiastic and coherent way via the development of a portfolio. Whilst this course focuses on textiles, the theory and skills can be applied to broader creative disciplines. You will also have the opportunity to learn about and use facilities in the Cardiff School of Art & Design.

The course is designed to prepare learners for University level study and support progression to a wide range of undergraduate courses on offer in the Cardiff School of Art & Design, dependent on prior experience and qualifications.

Dates and times
Every Tuesday: 11 March - 3 June 2025
10.00am - 12.00pm

Venue: St Fagans National Museum of History

Enrolment form

Youth & Community Work (Accredited Module – Level 3, 10 University Credits)

More and more people are keen to make a difference in their communities but lack the knowledge about how best to get involved. This course is designed as an introduction for those who wish to undertake professional training in youth and community work, and work in communities and with young people aged 11-25. It is ideal for people who care about their community and want to know more, and it is also good for youth or community workers with little previous experience of studying. Themes that will be developed within the course include: learning from experience, coping in new surroundings and understanding others. This course will provide an insight into the roles and skills required by those working with young people in the community. You will identify and assess different communities and define the concepts of youth and young people.

Dates and times
Every Wednesday: 14 May - 9 July 2025
9:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: Railway Gardens, Splott

Enrolment form