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Creative Arts and Media
Our creative arts facilities include art and design workshops, fashion studios, movie suites, dark rooms and more.
Our students also have the opportunity to undertake projects alongside Bristol’s media employers, which in the past have included BBC and Aardman.
Creative Media Production Certificate Level 1
Awarded by Pearson/Edexcel College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course is an entry-level introduction into the world of creative media production. You will complete assignments to start building your portfolio, as well as completing a BTEC Personal and Social Development qualification and learning employability skills.
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course is for students who are interested in digital art and media, and more specifically, TV and film. You will learn a range of basic creative skills and subject-specific ones, and research the individual styles of a range of TV and film professionals.
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre Two years, full-time
This course teaches students a variety of production methods including filming, lighting, sound recording and video/sound editing. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then for year two you could progress onto the Extended Diploma, or transfer to another creative Diploma such as Graphic Design or Photography.
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course is for students who are interested in digital art and media, and more specifically, games design and animation. You will learn a range of basic creative skills and subjectspecific ones, and research the individual styles of a range of games design and animation professionals.
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre One to two years, full-time
This course is for students who want to pursue a career in designing and developing games. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then for year two you could progress onto the Extended Diploma, or transfer to another creative Diploma such as Graphic Design or Photography.
Digital Design and Imagery Diploma Level 2
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course will introduce you to basic digital design practices, skills and techniques. You will build your portfolio by working on interesting and diverse projects, and develop skills in graphic design, digital photography, digital illustration and more.
Digital Graphic Design and Media Diploma Level 3
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre One to two years, full-time
This course will teach you the higherlevel skills you need to become a graphic designer. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then for year two you could progress onto the Extended Diploma, or transfer to another creative Diploma such as Art and Design or Photography.
Art and Design Certificate Level 1
Awarded by Edexcel College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course is for students who are interested in art and design, but haven’t studied it before. You will complete assignments to start building your portfolio, as well as completing a BTEC Personal and Social Development qualification and learning employability skills.
Art and Design Diploma Level 2
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course teaches students a variety of art and design skills, techniques and styles, from which you can choose an area to specialise in. You will learn to research a range of artists and experiment with 2D and 3D work as well as surface design, drawing, painting and printmaking.
Art and Design Diploma Level 3
Awarded by Edexcel College Green Centre One to two years, full-time
This course is for students who may have studied Art at GCSE and want to develop higher-level skills. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then for year two you could progress onto the Extended Diploma, or transfer to another creative Diploma such as Graphic Design or Photography.
Art and Design Foundation Diploma Level 3/4
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre
One year, full-time or
two years, part-time
This course is for students who have already completed a Level 3 course but would like to strengthen their portfolio or develop more skills before progressing to higher education. You will complete units in researching, recording and responding in art and design, media experimentation, interpretation and personal experimental studies before completing a Final Major Project.
Fashion and Textiles Diploma Level 2
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre One year, full-time
This course will introduce you to basic fashion, design and textiles practices, skills and techniques. You will experiment with your ideas, explore and analyse the work of other artists and designers and start to build your creative portfolio.
I was quite nervous when I started my course because I had no background in media, but I really shouldn’t have been. The course was so detailed, I learned everything I needed. It was a great starting point for my career and I would 100% recommend the College.
Georgia Redman
Creative Media Production Level 3
Fashion Design and Production Diploma Level 3
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre Two years, full-time
This course uses practical, workbased projects to teach students essential fashion design and production skills, including various visual recording methods, researching and writing about fashion history, experimenting with fashion presentation techniques and pattern construction.
Performing Arts (Acting) Diploma Level 3
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre Two years, full-time
This course covers a variety of skills needed to understand the craft of performing arts. You will learn acting for camera, how to audition, acting styles, devising your own pieces and more, as well as being a part of two public performances in a Bristol venue.
Photography Diploma Level 3
Awarded by UAL College Green Centre One to two years, full-time
This course is for students with a passion for photography and image production to learn a range of skills and techniques through practical, work-based projects. You will enrol onto the one-year Foundation Diploma initially, then for year two you could progress onto the Extended Diploma, or transfer to another creative Diploma such as Graphic Design or Art and Design.
Career Opportunities
Actor, Animator, Artist, Camera Operator, Director, Fashion Buyer, Film Editor, Games Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Photographer
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Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance
Students on our engineering courses work and study at our Advanced Engineering Centre. The Centre is kitted out with industry-grade equipment, and designed to replicate real-world settings to prepare students for applying their knowledge in the workplace.
Engineering Apprenticeship Level 2
Awarded by EAL Advanced Engineering Centre Two years, full-time
This course is for students employed as a Level 2 apprentice in an engineering role. Our apprenticeship areas are Engineering Technical Support Operative, Lean Manufacturing Operative, Maintenance and Installation Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operative and Welder/Fabricator Operative.
Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3
Awarded by EAL Advanced Engineering Centre Three to four years, full-time
This course is for students employed as a Level 3 apprentice in an engineering role. Our apprenticeship areas are Engineering Maintenance and Operation Engineering Technician, Engineering Manufacture (Fitting), Engineering Manufacture (Machining) Technician, Engineering Metal Fabricator, Mechanical Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician and Support Technician.
Engineering Foundation Diploma Level 3
Awarded by Pearson Advanced Engineering Centre One year, full-time
This course will give you all the basic skills you need to become an engineering technician. Worth the equivalent of 1.5 A Levels, you will learn a wide range of engineering disciplines across seven units, and can progress to the Extended Diploma.
Engineering Extended Diploma Level 3
Awarded by Pearson/Edexcel Advanced Engineering Centre Two years, full-time
This course covers a range of skills across mechanical and electrical/ electronic engineering. Worth the equivalent of 3 A Levels, it offers a great grounding from which to progress to studying engineering at university or on a higher-level apprenticeship.
Engineering Introduction BTEC Level 1
Awarded by Pearson Advanced Engineering Centre One year, full-time
This course is an introduction to the world of aircraft and engineering. You will learn how to plan using some of the methods available, how to use 2D CAD and transfer that drawing to manufacture of components, and how to build presentations and deliver them to your peers.
Engineering Technology Diploma Level 2
Awarded by EAL Advanced Engineering Centre One year, full-time
This course offers an introduction to engineering, covering the basic skills and knowledge you will need to progress straight into employment or to further study, right up to university level.
Engineering Technologies Diploma Level 3
Awarded by EAL Advanced Engineering Centre One year, full-time
This course will give you a strong foundation from which to progress into a range of engineering fields. You will learn one mandatory unit, then select six further units depending on your interests and desired specialism.
Awarded by City & Guilds Advanced Engineering Centre One year, full-time
This course is a great introduction for students interested in a career as an aircraft maintenance engineer. Upon completing this course, you can progress to the Level 3 qualification, which will give you the necessary skills for employment.
The first time I saw this hangar was at the interview stage, and I couldn’t believe we would get to work on these planes and figure out how they work. It is amazing!
Tina Lakhani
Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering EASA Part-66 A Licence Level 3
Awarded by City & Guilds/ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Advanced Engineering Centre Two years, full-time
This course covers the fundamentals of aviation mathematics and science in addition to aircraft aerodynamics, structures and systems for turbine engines. On completion, successful students can be employed as an aircraft maintenance engineer in order to become fully Category A licenced, or apply to train as a Category B1 aircraft engineer.
Career Opportunities
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Manufacture Technician, CAD Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer
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