Art & Design

Course summary

The main purpose of any course in Art and Design is to develop your ability to appreciate the visual world, and respond in a personal and creative way. We want to encourage self-expression and creativity and build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity. The creative industries are now Britain’s greatest export; studying Art and Design can help with developing skills and ways of working that will benefit you in the future in whatever career you choose. Employers value people who can think creatively and innovatively; studying Art facilitates this as well as improving your time management skills. Studying the arts teaches determination and resilience – qualities useful to any career.