Art, Design & Graphics Courses

With access to materials, media and expert teaching our level one Art and Design course will give you the opportunity to learn the basics before progressing with your education. Our well rounded course will develop your skills in art and design by teaching you the tools to use your creativity to its full potential. On completion of this course you can continue your studies with us in the art department or you may wish to seek out an apprenticeship.

The course is predominantly a graphic design course with elements of interactive media covering the following subjects: ideas and concepts; drawing; design method; contextual studies; photography; screen printing; computers in art and design; and web design. The course covers the design process, and you will also be training on a range of latest industry software including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

This is a one year course and is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels. Successful progress can lead to entry onto the Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A Levels) in 2022/23. This established course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and understanding to become a creative practitioner.

If you are interested in art and design and want to pursue a career in this field, this qualification can help you do just that. You will be led by expert staff with excellent facilities and will get the chance to explore a broad range of related topics including painting, ceramics and textiles.

Together with the National Space Centre our brand new course will deliver an immersive and cutting edge range of design modules to give you the advantage to work in this industry. In a world where we are blending virtual gaming with reality, this course will provide the skills and knowledge to bring your visions to life

Get creative and advance your graphic design and media knowledge this foundation course delivered in partnership with DMU. Our course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to begin your professional portfolio. Through both traditional and modern techniques, you'll be able to showcase your varied skills set to potential employers.

Challenge your creativity and further your higher education into a full degree with this course. Giving you innovative freedom, you'll have the opportunity to take modules and showcase your skills and knowledge into this course. With industry-experienced lecturers, access to outstanding facilities and low course fees we are the next step in your education.

Our modern approach to the creative industries gives you the freedom to complete a degree in modules which will support your career prospects. Validated by De Montfort University, this course will enable you to develop professional work-ready skills through a variety of assessed projects in your chosen creative industry.

Interested in graphics or improving your skill set with Adobe products? Join us for this short part-time programme to learn the basics of Illustrator 2017. From designing your own website, graphics or logos this course will give you the knowledge to fly solo as a freelance designer or further study into other Adobe design software.