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Art and Design

This is an exciting area of potential and continuing growth. Just look around you now, most things you can see have been through various stages of design and many have had design changes in recent years.

This is predominantly a practical multi-skill area, with most skills being easily transferable to other disciplines, giving you the option for changes in careers. Our courses will help you to discover where your strengths lie and which aspects of art and design you are most suited to. Your tutors will guide and support you in compiling an impressive portfolio.

All Art students will study in our impressive purpose built facilities.

Career Paths

• Advertising
• Cartoonist
• Ceramics
• Illustrator / Artist
• Interior Designer
• Jewellery Designer
• Photographer
• School Teacher
• Sculpture
• Theatrical Set Designer
• Three-dimensional Designer

Full Time Courses Available

BTEC Diploma level 1 in Art and Design

BTEC Diploma level 2 in Art and Design

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design

Part Time Courses Available

BTEC Award in Photography

BTEC Certificate in Photography

BTEC Diploma in Photography

For enquiries please contact The College on 01983-535210.

If you would like further information and advice on funding, please visit or contact Student Services direct: 01983 550581.