College 16 to 18
Digital Arts
Throughout your studies you'll work in collaboration on creative projects and be given valuable opportunities to demonstrate your talents through exhibitions, workshops and competitions. Your creativity will be put to the test as you're challenged to respond to creative briefs from a range of businesses, so you can gain real experience and feedback from industry. You could even have the chance to broaden your horizons and get inspired with a trip abroad. Whether you're a photographer, designer, illustrator or animator, there's a course to help you secure your future creative career.
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What can I study?
Digital Arts - Level 1
This Digital Arts course is a perfect introduction to the world of animation, illustration, graphic design and media.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Digital Arts - Level 2
This introductory Level 2 Digital Arts course will help you gain a strong foundation and enhance your practical skills.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Animation and Illustration - Level 3
Are you a hands-on creative thinker who loves the idea of developing characters and bringing them to life? If this sounds like you, this studio-based Animation and Illustration course is perfect for you.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Creative Media Production - Level 3
This Creative Media Production course is a fantastic insight into the film industry. You will explore factual film, drama production, pre and post-production, script writing, online interactive content and the production of music video.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Graphic Design - Level 3
If you are a creative thinker who is fascinated by branding, design, advertising and visual communications then this graphic design course is the perfect route to unleash your design potential.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Photography - Level 3
Put yourself in the frame for a career in photography with this hands-on commercial photography course.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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What can I do with a Digital Arts qualification?
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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