The UAL Awarding Body Awards and Certificates in Drawing have been designed and written by a team of leading practitioners from within the University of the Arts London to provide students with an exciting and challenging experience which will introduce them to the rigours and rewards of exploring and working within the most fundamental of creative activities.

The value of creativity and innovation is well documented, and drawing is clearly identified in a range of professions as the key creative means to generate ideas, locate understanding, develop innovation and communicate ideas and knowledge. The need for greater drawing skills in those entering employment has been identified by a range of industries in the creative sector including; animation, film, architecture, art practice, design and communication industries.

The qualifications, whilst allowing learners to build on prior experience, will require them to face up to new intellectual and material experiences and challenges designed to deliver an independent critical understanding and extended skills base.

It is expected that qualification delivery teams will be innovative in delivery whilst ensuring that the core function of extending and translating learners' abilities into realisable goals is achieved.

This qualification is available at both Levels 2 and 3, as an Award or Certificate depending on the number of units taken. All versions of the qualification are accredited to the QCF.

The QAN numbers for the qualifications are:

• UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award in Drawing - 500/7908/6
• UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Certificate in Drawing - 500/7992/X
• UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Award in Drawing - 500/7975/X
• UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Certificate in Drawing - 500/7976/1