Art and design

Art and design courses

• Art, Design and Media (Beginners) - Level 1
• Extended Certificate in Art and Design Skills (Intermediate) - Level 2
• Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Image Making - Graphics, Photography & Illustration (Advanced) - Level 3
• Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Practice Commercial Design - 3D, Fashion & Interiors (Advanced) - Level 3

Why choose art and design at West Notts?

Purpose-built facilities

The Visual Art and Design Centre provides industry-standard facilities and an inspiring space for those with creative ambitions.

Tutors with industry experience

Our art and design tutors are as creative as our students. Tutors come from backgrounds including working with top designers like Vivienne Westwood - so they really know their stuff.

Showcase your creativity

As an art, design or fashion student you’ll build up a portfolio of work which you’ll be proud to show off. At college, students regularly hold showcases to share their best work.

Meet the tutors

Get to know to know a bit more about your tutors before you join us.

Our art and design tutors

What our students say

Raeannah chats to us from the art and design curriculum about all the creative techniques she gets involved in during her time at the college. She’s particularly enjoying textiles and using the sewing machines to create her work.

Gallery

Art and design classes have a practical focus, allowing students to develop their talents further.

A number of materials and resources are available to students to give them the opportunity and freedom to create.

Classrooms are designed to allow creativity to flow, with students sharing ideas and inspiration.

Art and design students have the space to get messy and experiment with new skills.

Art and design students have the opportunity to work on fashion projects as part of their course.

Tutors with experience in industry are always on hand to guide and teach the students, and share best practice.

Technology and resources are on-hand to give students access to the best facilities in order to achieve the best results.

Mac Suites bring art and design to life, with the latest computer software as used in industry.

Students are taught using up-to-date software and technologies to make sure they’re ready for industry.