

Digital Arts
Newcastle College's digital arts courses prepare our students for a creative career right here in the North East. Through strong industry links and practical learning, we prepare our students for careers in photography, animation, graphic design, film and TV. We offer courses at all levels, whether you're just leaving school, want to return to education or want to embark on a degree.
Our digital arts facilities are undergoing investment to make sure they're cutting-edge and industry-leading. From state-of-the-art television and photography studios to our interactive Powerwall - the first of its kind within the UK’s education sector. We also work with local employers and artists to support student learning, making sure everyone has access to work experience, guest speakers and industry expertise to support a successful career.
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Digital Arts at Newcastle College

What can I do with a qualification in Digital Arts?
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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Daily tasks:
- Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
- Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
- Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
- Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..
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What can I do with a qualification in Digital Arts?
Advertising and public relations directors
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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Journalists, Newspaper and Periodical Editors
Daily tasks:
- Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
- Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
- Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
- Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..
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Meet our students and tutors

Paul Smyth
Lecturer - Digital Arts"I run my own 3D animation company and I'm one of the lecturers on the BA (Hons) Animation course. I try to not only bring in industry skills but also push experimentation with new technologies to further our students' skills."

Karl Turner
Creative Digital Design Professional Apprenticeship"It wasn't a single event that got me to this point of studying for an apprenticeship at 51. It was more gradual. People around me were doing management apprenticeships but I just didn’t feel like that was a direction I needed – or wanted – to develop in. And then I found this apprenticeship in Creative Digital Design."

Alessio Pesci
Creative Digital Design Professional Apprenticeship"The tutors were really supportive and I think the whole class would agree with that. We felt really welcomed and really calm, and I feel that support was always there throughout. I’d 100% recommend an apprenticeship with Newcastle College University Centre."
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Summer Graduation Ceremony 1 - Business, Policing and Sport students
Thursday 10th July 2025
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Thursday 10th July 2025
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Thursday 10th July 2025
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