Our Art and Design course is an intensive one-year Level 3 programme designed for creative individuals who want to rapidly develop their artistic skills, build an outstanding portfolio and prepare for progression into Higher Education or a career in the creative industries. Combining practical studio-based learning with expert guidance, this fast-paced course enables you to make significant creative and personal progress within a single academic year.
Throughout the course, you will experiment with a broad range of materials, processes and techniques before developing your own specialist interests. You will explore areas including drawing, painting, photography, illustration, printmaking, graphic design, computer-aided design, 3D design, sculpture and contextual studies, while building your technical skills, creative confidence and individual style.
You will work on a variety of exciting projects, including live briefs, exhibitions and challenging assignments that encourage independent thinking, creative problem-solving and personal expression. As your portfolio develops, you will receive structured support and guidance to help prepare you for Higher Education applications, including portfolio development and UCAS guidance.
You will study in an inspiring and supportive creative environment with access to dedicated studios and industry-standard facilities, including printmaking equipment, sewing machines, specialist painting and drawing spaces, a 3D studio, darkrooms, digital printers and computers equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud software.
The course also provides opportunities to gain valuable industry experience through work placements in local creative studios, helping you develop professional skills while enhancing your CV and preparing you for future employment or further study.
Studying with us means becoming part of a vibrant creative community where you will be challenged to think creatively, experiment confidently and produce a substantial, Higher Education-ready portfolio in just one year, giving you the skills, experience and confidence to take your next step.
