Art & Design
Centre of Excellence in Creative & Performing Arts
If you’re ready to immerse yourself in the world of artistic expression, you’re in the right place.
We’ve developed our courses so that hands-on skills and practical experience take preference to traditional exams.
If you’re keen to cultivate your creativity, you’ll gain a taste of industry, working on live projects with leading companies, attending specialist masterclasses, and building links with employers.
As we’re the largest provider of creative arts courses in the borough, you’ll access top-notch facilities for learning. From dedicated production and studio-based classrooms, such as a photography studio and darkroom, to AV editing suites, 3D, art, ceramic, fashion and graphics studios.
Our tutors have lots of industry experience, as well as employer networks to get you work ready for the creative arts sector.
Why get arty with us?
- Get to top universities, including London College of Fashion, Glasgow School of Art and the University of Arts London.
- Take part in national student competitions.
- Learn in top of the range tech facilities.
- Experience the arts abroad in Paris, New York, Barcelona, Venice or Florence.
- Showcase in end-of-year exhibitions and shows.
- Exhibit work in galleries across the North-West.
Your future career
- Costume and Jewellery Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Fine Artist
- Furniture Designer
- Games Designer
- Graphic and Digital Designer
- Illustrator
- Interior Designer
- Photographer
- Product Designer
- Set Designer/Interior Designer
- Sport or Forensic Photographer
- Teacher
- Textile Designer
