Creative Arts

Never has the creative sector been such a vibrant and exciting industry. Studying Creative Arts opens the doors to a wide range of industries including fine arts, photography, digital graphics, fashion design, illustration, advertising, publishing, textiles design, craft and product design, interior design and architecture. Whether you dream of creating cutting edge art, photography or fashion; our range of creative industry courses can help you get where you want to be!

Careers: ❱ Illustration ❱ Fine Art ❱ Photography ❱ Graphic Design ❱ Concept Art ❱ Product Design ❱ Fashion Design ❱ Interior Design

artistry

Artist Average salary - £30,520

Photographer Average salary - £25,720

Graphic Designer Average salary - £25,600

Fashion Designer Average salary - £23,140

Predicted jobs growth in the Creative Arts sector 2019-2024: 1.5% more jobs!

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Studying with us

You will have access to a range of amazing facilities including three spacious art studios, alongside a print, fashion and textiles studio, and two photography studios with a darkroom.

You will also get involved in a range of projects to develop your skills including live client led briefs, industry led work experience, exhibitions and shows.

As well as exploring set briefs, you will also develop independent creative projects, allowing you the freedom to develop your project work in an individual way. You can expect to develop your skills, knowledge and personal artistic style to a level that will stand out in creative interviews!

Industry subject areas covered on our courses include fashion design and illustration, fashion branding, garment and accessory production, screen printing, creative textiles, interior design, surface pattern, studio and location photography, image editing and manipulation, printmaking, creative experimental techniques, studio and lighting management, image communication, drawing, painting, traditional and digital illustration, concept art, installation and large-scale 3D work.

Did you know?

The creative industries contributed £115.9 billion to the UK, accounting for 5.9% of the UK economy.

Top Employers

Student profile Elen

Elen Murgarsova Art & Design Practice Level 3 Previous school: Outwood Academy Acklam

Elen is progressing to the University of Leeds to study for a degree in Art & Design.

“Middlesbrough College has been a lovely place to study. I would recommend coming here! The teachers are helpful and supportive. I've expanded my skillset and can't wait to progress to University. My career ambition is to become a successful artist and to have my work featured in top art galleries!”

Vocational Creative Arts courses

Level Course title

L1 Art and Design

L2 Art and Design Skills

Art and Design Practice

(Including Art & Design / Fashion & Textiles / Photography & Graphics) How will I be assessed

You will be continuously assessed through successfully completing a series of assignments and projects. 1 year

You will be assessed through practical work and other assignments. A practical examination which is externally set and graded is part of the assessment. As well as exploring set briefs, you will also develop independent creative projects, allowing you the freedom to develop your project work in an individual way. There are no exams on this course, as all work undertaken is assignment based. 1-2 year

Duration

1 year

Higher Education courses

❱❱ Fashion Design ❱❱ Interior Design ❱❱ Product Design ❱❱ Graphic Design ❱❱ Concept Art ❱❱ Photography ❱❱ Textiles & Surface Design ❱❱ Fine Art ❱❱ Illustration ❱❱ Check out the full course info and entry requirements online by scanning the QR code.

Progress to Uni

Example of where our students go