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What is art and design?

Art and design degrees are skills-based courses that help you develop techniques in your chosen method of expression. The options are endless and can include: fine art, photography, graphics, animation, jewellery making, pottery, sculpture, illustration, cartooning, media, textiles and fashion.

What will I study?

Sample modules:

  • Historical and Contextual Referencing
  • Knitted Textiles
  • Graphic Design and Illustration Imagery
  • International Fashion Business
  • Interactive Design and Digital Techniques
  • Many courses aim to encourage you to draw upon a wide range of creative and theoretical influences, including contemporary design practice, design and art theory, literature, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, and material culture.
    Students are generally required to submit a current portfolio demonstrating their style and talent along with their application.

    Why study art and design?

  • Many art and design courses promote creative thinking, allowing you to develop your own approach to design.
  • In the UK, art and design tutors and lecturers tend to be working professionals who are specialists in their industry.
  • Students usually develop creative problem-solving and strong visual presentation skills and often an increased sense of resourcefulness
  • Potential career routes

  • Freelance artist or designer
  • Arts director/administrator
  • Curator/exhibition designer
  • Graphic designer
  • Fashion designer/editor
  • Photographer
  • Jeweller
  • Similar areas of interest

  • Art history
  • Visual arts
  • Media
  • Architecture
  • For more information on finding the right course for you please contact us.

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