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Art and design students have the space to get messy and experiment with new skills.
Facilities are updated regularly to mirror the industry standard.
Classes have a practical focus, allowing students to develop their talents further.
Plenty of opportunity to get hands-on.
Themed projects allow you to put your own creative flare on popular creations.
A number of materials and resources are available to students to give them the opportunity and freedom to create.
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FAQs
- Where will I study?
Our art and design courses are based at the Derby Road campus, Mansfield, in the visual arts and design building.
- What is it like?
College is an adult, professional environment intended to prepare you to work in your chosen industry. We expect our students to behave in the way that they would in a job with an employer. Attendance and punctuality are very important too.
- What will I study?
The courses are a mix of practical sessions that will encourage you to try a number of different techniques and practices, alongside some classroom-based theory. You will get to try your hand at drawing, painting, ceramics, digital design, textiles, photography, printing and screen printing, 3D design as well as fine art. The higher the level of study programme that you’re on, there will be more theory combined with practical.
- What about English and maths?
If you start at college and you haven’t yet achieved your English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, then you will continue to study these alongside your chosen course. At the end of your first year you will take a re-sit GCSE exam. It is important you attend your English and maths lessons alongside your chosen course.
Take a look at our fact sheets to find out why English and maths is important within this industry.
- What will I have to wear?
Art and design students can wear whatever they want to come to college in, as long as it’s appropriate and isn’t offensive. We have no dress codes in terms of hair colour, jewellery etc.
- Will I have to do a work placement?
At levels 2 and 3 you will be expected to complete a work placement. Past students have worked in design studios and even tattoo parlours, designing tattoos for clients! The central work placement team can help find you an opportunity. This is a great way to get your foot in the door and maybe even move into a job.
All of our students will be able to also get engaged with our learning companies, which provide in-house opportunities to gain real-world experience.
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Anything playing on your mind about your college course? Then send your questions to our college teachers using our simple online form.