Adults 19+
Art and Design
Whether you are looking to pursue your passion or you are taking that first step back into education, you will be fully supported by our industry experienced tutors throughout your studies.
You will learn in our dedicated Mandela Building which includes industry standard facilities such as wood and metal workshops, a screen printing studio with fabric printing facilities and fashion, sewing and textile workshops.
You will also have the opportunity to showcase your work to the public in our gallery spaces and undertake live briefs and projects from employers to get that real-work experience.
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What can I study?
Beginners Ceramics (Hand building)
If you want to start learning the art of making by hand in clay, this beginner's hand building ceramics course is perfect for you.
Length: 3 hours per week for 6 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Beginners Ceramics (Throwing)
Combine a love of art with practicality whilst creating ceramic pieces unique to you in this beginners' ceramics (throwing) class.
Length: 3 hours per week for 6 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Creative Craft (Ceramics) - Level 2
This is an exciting 18 week course where you will hone your skills by responding to a brief and create your own ceramic piece.
Length: 7 hours per week for 18 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Creative Craft (Ceramics) - Level 3
If you have a passion for ceramics and are prepared to try throwing, hand building, sculpting, glazing and being part of a fully functioning ceramics studio, this course will be an excellent option for you
Length: 7 hours per week for 33 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 2nd September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Art and Design Access to Higher Education - Level 3
Calling all creatives! If you've got a passion for design, graphics and the creative arts, the Access to HE Art and Design course will be your next step to a colourful career.
Length: 12.5 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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What can I do with a qualification in Art and Design?
Daily tasks:
- Produces and/or assesses reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies.
- Controls the recruitment and training of staff.
- Examines and analyses sales figures, advises on and monitors marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
- Discusses employer.
- Liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold.
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Daily tasks:
- Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
- Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
- Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
- Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
- Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
- Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.
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How can I progress?
University Centre
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Levels Explained
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