Art, Design and Media
Choosing a career within the creative industries can lead to a wide range of exciting opportunities. It’s a sector that has grown in recent years and this trend is set to continue. Media is everywhere! It’s on the television, it’s on your phone, it’s on the internet and it’s on the news. Gain the skills to succeed in our increasingly technology driven world.
Career paths
- Graphic designer
- Photographer
- Film maker
- Animator
- Digital content creator
- Advertising
- Fashion designer
- Interior designer.
Your future guaranteed
We have the following progression opportunities within the College:
- Art and Design Foundation Diploma Level 3
This one-year course is ideal if you are interested in pursuing a career in art and design at a higher level. It will enable you to explore new mediums to develop your portfolio and individual style.
Alternatively, you could progress on to university or gain employment within the industry.
Career paths
- Graphic designer
- Photographer
- Film maker
- Animator
- Digital content creator
- Advertising
- Fashion designer
- Interior designer.
Your Future Guaranteed
We have the following progression opportunities within the College:
- Art and Design Foundation Diploma Level 3
- This one-year course is ideal if you are interested in pursuing a career in art and design at a higher level. It will enable you to explore new mediums to develop your portfolio and individual style.
Alternatively, you could progress on to university or gain employment within the industry.
View our Art, Design and Media courses
Art and Design Level 1 - Diploma
Level 1 UAL
Art and Design Level 2 - Technical Diploma
Level 2 UAL
Art and Design Level 3 - Extended Diploma
Level 3 UAL
Art and Design Level 3 - Foundation Diploma
Level 3 WJEC
Film Studies A Level
Level 3 A Level
Fine Art A Level
Level 3 A Level
Graphic Design (Communication) A Level
Level 3 A Level
Media Studies A Level
Level 3 A Level
Photography A Level
Level 3 A Level
Photography Level 2 - Technical Diploma
Level 2 UAL
Photography Level 3 - Extended Diploma
Level 3 UAL
Textile Design (Fashion/Interior) A Level
Level 3 A Level
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