You will explore 2D, 3D, textiles, ceramics, digital art and mixed media approaches. We promote individual growth and tailor the course to fit the needs of individual progression goals, as well as collaborative working practices which will all result in a professional portfolio of work. Students are encouraged to take part in a range of work experience and professional 'live briefs' to gain experience for future job of study applications. These have included: • Circus - an exhibition including costume design, illustration, 3D installation • Wintertide Festival - with 'BloomInArts' an arts development company working with community groups and local schools • Graffitti - design and spray-painting local skate park • Topshop, Metro Centre - design and sale of children's toys • The Festival of Thrift - young voices In addition to this, you will learn how to use computers as design and drawing tools, explore working in the community and art education and experiment with both 2D and 3D outcomes. You will benefit from a number of educational visits to explore local and regional artistic talent, meet clients who provide live briefs, work closely with schools and the community on projects and enjoy working in a creatively charged studio with like-minded people. Successful completion of the course gives the qualifications and skills required to progress on to a broad range of degree courses such as fashion, textiles, production design, arts management, graphics, costume, illustration, photography, fine art, comic illustration, animation, production for stage and screen, theatre industry, film, model making, special effects, ceramics or teaching.