Art and Design

Our art and design courses are built to help you turn creativity into a career. These courses focus on developing your practical skills, creative confidence and understanding of how the creative industries work.

Whether you dream of becoming a fine artist, illustrator, printmaker, product designer, fashion designer or photographer, you will explore a wide range of creative pathways while building skills that employers and universities value. Throughout your time at college, you will produce real, meaningful work, with all final pieces displayed at a public exhibition at the end of the academic year.

• Live briefs and guest speakers

  You will learn through real-world experience. Our courses include live client briefs and projects set by local employers, giving you the chance to respond to professional standards, deadlines and feedback.

  Guest speakers from the creative industries regularly visit the us to share insights, career advice and current industry trends. This helps you understand what it is really like to work in creative roles and prepares you for life beyond college.

• Purpose-built facilities

  You will work in specialist studios designed to support every part of the creative process. Our purpose-built facilities allow you to experiment with both digital and physical media in a professional environment.

  Facilities include industry-standard studios, sewing machines, photography studios and digital workspaces, giving you the freedom to develop your ideas using the tools used in the creative industries. These inspiring spaces are designed for students with serious creative ambitions.

• Tutors with industry experience

  Our tutors are creative professionals with real industry experience. They bring first-hand knowledge of working in the creative sector and understand what it takes to succeed.

  Tutors have backgrounds that include working with top designers such as Vivienne Westwood, meaning you will learn from people who truly know the industry. They will support you to develop your style, refine your skills and prepare for your next steps.

• Showcase your creativity

  As an art and design student, you will build a strong portfolio of work that reflects your skills, ideas and personal creative journey. This portfolio is essential for progression to university, apprenticeships or employment.

  Throughout the year, students take part in regular showcases, giving you the opportunity to present your best work to peers, tutors and the wider public. By the time you finish your course, you will have the confidence and experience to show your work proudly and take your next step into the creative industries.

• What our students say

  Hear from our students about their time studying Art and Design with us.