Art & Design
Case Study
“When I left school I knew I wanted to go do something in Art but wasn’t sure exactly what. The National Diploma in Art & Design which offers the opportunity to study various areas, sounded good so I decided to give it a go. I’ve really enjoyed the course. In the first year you are taught different skills and techniques in most aspects of art and design, but in the second year you are given a theme by the tutors and encouraged to develop your own style. This was great as it allowed me to get recognised through my own work and equips students to face the future. I would recommend the course to anyone who is interested in art or who has a creative mind. I’ve now finished the course and have been accepted at St Johns University, York, to study Film & TV Production.”
Bonny John
National Diploma Art & Design
These highly respected courses are ideal for those interested in an exciting future in Art & Design. Career prospects within the Art & Design industry are extremely broad and varied including:
Advertising, Animation, Ceramics, Fashion, Games Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Packaging/Display, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Product Design, Sculpture, Textiles, Theatre/TV Set Design, Video/ Film Making and Website Design.
The courses aim to provide a thorough grounding in the full range of Art & Design disciplines through our excellent range of workshop facilities run by specialist lecturers who are also practising artists and designers.
With an emphasis on practical projects, you can benefit from our excellent workshop facilities for textiles, 3-D, and design, and make use of specially equipped animation, TV and photography studios. Ample opportunities are available to learn how to exploit the latest technologies using both PC and MAC platforms. You will be constantly encouraged to experiment and develop your own ideas through open-ended practical projects and tutorial based teaching. You will also be provided with regular opportunities to exhibit and discuss your work with tutors and peers. There is an exciting visiting lecturer programme in which practising artists and designers introduce their work and provide an insight into the industry. Gallery and exhibition visits are also used alongside national and international trips to broaden your experience. Throughout the course you will be challenged to develop personally and artistically and you are actively encouraged to explore progression opportunities. We have an excellent success rate in placing students in higher education, including the leading universities and Art Schools in the country.