This stimulating, hands-on course comprises of practical workshops, lectures and gallery visits. The programme supports the development of your studio practice within fine art, craft, ceramics or textiles, with the option to specialise or work across disciplines. Emphasis is placed upon creative experimentation with a variety of media and the development of individual ideas and approaches.
We provide smaller study groups with training from industry professionals in industry settings. Specialist facilities in screen printing, ceramics, 3D design and fine art will allow you explore a wide range of techniques and processes within the dedicated studio space to develop your practice.
Our connections will allow you to gain the latest skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the art and design industry.
You will be supported by staff who are experts in their field and encouraged to develop a resourceful and independent approach that will prepare you for artistic practice in the real world.
Year 1
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of the page.
Upon successful completion of this course, you could go into employment as a Fine Artist, Textiles Designer, Ceramicist, Community Arts Worker, Art Teacher* or Art Therapist*
*would require further study and additional qualifications.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023/24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
“The teachers are very supportive in helping me achieve my ambition to study adult nursing at university.”
Maneerat Thongngoen Level 3 Health and Social Care Former student at De Warenne Academy
“I feel like I gained the knowledge I needed to effectively help the children, by for example, carrying out interventions or one-on-one teachings. My tutors were really helpful and always there if I needed help with anything.”
James Doran Teaching Standards
