Web Design Professionals
Up to £53,033 /year
Web design professionals design, develop and maintain websites and web and mobile applications to meet a client’s specified requirements.
Admissions
Entry Requirements
What You'll Need
- 3 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above (English preferred)
- A genuine interest in the creative and digital sector
- Successful interview with our team
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What You'll Learn
Try Every Corner of Creative-Digital.
This is a 9-unit, 45-credit Level 2 that gives you a hands-on introduction to the creative-digital sector. You’ll cover games industry and game design (using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop), digital narratives, animation (2D, frame by frame and motion tween), sound production, graphic design, and digital photography with professional cameras.
You’ll finish with a Creative Industries Project where you pick a theme from earlier in the year and build a piece of work that shows what you’ve learned. Assessment happens through a portfolio on Google Sites. By the end of the year you’ll be ready to specialise at Level 3: Film and TV, Graphics and Social Media, Digital Art and Animation, or 3D Concept Modelling.
Broad foundation
- Preparing To Work (3 credits)
- Games Industry (3 credits)
- Game Design (6 credits) using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Digital Narratives (3 credits) using Adobe Illustrator
- Animation (6 credits) — 2D frame-by-frame and motion tween
Creative specialisms
- Sound Production (6 credits)
- Graphic Design (6 credits) using Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Photography (6 credits) using professional cameras
- Creative Industries Project (6 credits) — your final piece of work
How You're Assessed
Assessment Methods
Coursework
Written assignments, research projects, and case studies that let you explore topics in depth.
Portfolio
Build a portfolio of evidence showcasing your skills and achievements throughout the course.
Career Destinations
Where This Course Takes You
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Your Progression Pathway
- Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Digital and Creative Industries
- Level 3
- University or Work in the Industry
Life on the Course
See What It's Really Like
Our Facilities
Modern High-Tech Computer Labs
You'll work in our upgraded computer labs, designed for both practical creative work and collaborative projects.
Modern computing labs
recently upgraded, with gaming chairs, LED lighting, and industry-standard software.
£1.5 million Sheffield City Region investment
the wider Digital Technologies studios were recently upgraded with top-of-the-range equipment.
Adobe software and professional cameras
you'll work with the same tools used in the industry.
Upgraded Studios · Adobe Software · Industry-Standard Kit
Student Voice
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Studying here has been amazing. We get to use Adobe software, I’ve improved my time management and organisational skills, made new friends, worked on fun projects, and now I’m thinking about either getting an apprenticeship or going to uni.
For Parents & Carers
Supporting Your Child's Journey
GCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable — not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
About student supportQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
See the full unit listReal Career Prospects
These qualifications lead to real jobs. Our courses are built around the skills that employers are actually hiring for — locally and nationally.
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Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 2
Duration
1 Year
Study Mode
Full-Time
Entry
3 GCSEs Grade 3-9 including Maths and English, or Level 2 English
Assessment
Coursework + Portfolio
Age
16+
Progression Routes
Route A: L2 → UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology (Film and TV, Graphics and Social Media, Digital Art and Animation, or 3D Concept Modelling)
Ready to Explore Creative-Digital?
Applications for September 2026 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.
Questions? Call free 0800 358 7575 or email dcinfocentre@don.ac.uk