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Creative Industries 16-18 Courses

About Creative Industries

We’ll help you gain knowledge in industry-standard graphics packages, create designs for the fashion catwalk, or style your own photography shoots in the professional studio. You’ll produce original work and work on commissions with community arts organisations, and exhibit your individual final collections. Our state-of the- art studios are all purpose-built for an impactful learning experience and equipped with specialist software.

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This Level 3 Art and Design Practice Extended Diploma is for enthusiastic creative people who want to unlock their potential by trying different art and design specialisms, including fine art, painting, drawing, design, craft, sculpture,...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 2 Art and Design Skills Diploma course is ideal for school leavers who wish to further develop their skills in 2D/3D Art, and have ambitions to work in the Architecture, Illustration, Graphic Design...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design Skills (Photography & Digital Media) course is suitable for school leavers wanting to progress to the Level 3 Photography or Level 3 Digital Media course and pursue...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design Skills (Art & Textiles) is ideal for school leavers who wish to further develop their skills, and have ambitions to work in the fashion and textiles industries.
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 2 Extended Certificate in Production Arts course is aimed at school leavers who wish to work in theatre/performance venues in a technical capacity.
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
2nd September, 2024
Study Mode
Full Time
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What are T Levels?T Levels are two-year technical qualifications developed with employers to ensure students gain the skills and knowledge needed for their chosen industry. They are equivalent to three A Levels and combine classroom...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time

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