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.
View our Art, Design and Media courses
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Art and Design Level 1 - Diploma
Level 1 UAL
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Art and Design Level 2 - Technical Diploma
Level 2 UAL
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Art and Design Level 3 - Extended Diploma
Level 3 UAL
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Art and Design Level 3 - Foundation Diploma
Level 3 WJEC
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Fine Art A Level
Level 3 A Level
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Graphic Design (Communication) A Level
Level 3 A Level
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Media Studies A Level
Level 3 A Level
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Photography A Level
Level 3 A Level
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Photography Level 2 - Technical Diploma
Level 2 UAL
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Photography Level 3 - Extended Diploma
Level 3 UAL
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Textile Design (Fashion/Interior) A Level
Level 3 A Level
Featured news
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Design 48
A series of talks and practical taster sessions, Design 48 was designed to inspire learners and boost their employability skills. It also aimed to raise their aspirations and awareness of the wide range of educational and career pathways available to them within the creative industries.
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Trip to Toronto
Creative Media students recently enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Humber College in Toronto. The trip was supported by Taith Funding and enabled six students to experience a week of cultural exchanges and sightseeing, and an opportunity to be taught and mentored by some of Humber College’s best academic staff.
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Student’s work selected for London show
Level 3 Photography student Evangeline Roberts was selected to exhibit her work at Origins Creatives, taking place at the Mall Galleries, London. Evangeline’s submission, titled Say It With Flowers, caught the attention of UAL Awarding Body’s curator, Charlie Levine, amongst over 500 submissions.
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It's My Shout
It’s My Shout offers young people an invaluable opportunity to collaborate with industry professionals and gain an insight into the creative industries (lighting, sound, media production, hair and make up, and acting).