Why choose us?

 

Showcase your work

You will have the opportunity to exhibit your work to the public in the College’s spectacular Art and Design End of Year Show and plenty of opportunities to enter competitions to showcase your talents, giving you the chance to see how others respond to your ideas and enabling you to network with professionals from the industry.

Expert tutors

You will be taught by practising professionals who will strongly encourage individuality and creative flair, to equip you with the confidence and innovation to work independently after your course.

Have your say

Student representatives are invited to attend meetings to participate in curriculum development and decision making for events such as the Art & Design End of Year Show. Your opinion is valued and we ensure our students play a large part in the creative process.

Our students really enjoy their courses

Focus groups and student consultations show high levels of student satisfaction, demonstrating that our students really enjoy their courses. 95% of students feel that their tutors have the most up-to-date knowledge, 91% feel that staff make the subject interesting and 95% feel that lessons are well planned.

Strong links with industry

The department has strong links with the industry, which means you are taught industry best practice and have frequent opportunities for face-to-face contact with employers. This will be an invaluable experience when you seek employment and demonstrates that the College is committed to developing your skills to meet industry needs.

Real progression opportunities

There are opportunities for entry at all levels, with clear progression routes. This means you will always know what you are working towards and that you have real chances to progress to a high level. Many of our Art, Design and Media students also go on to higher level study at their first choice university or art and design school, demonstrating that real progression prospects are open to you.

Brand new facilities

The South Bank Arts Centre is home to a huge variety of brand new facilities, which will enable you to explore all your ideas to their full potential, develop the vocational skills to work in industry and participate successfully in national and international awards.

Industry standard equipment

If you are interested in music technology, the College delivers training on industry standard music production systems and software and our industry-accredited tutors provide students and trainees the opportunity to qualify as certified professionals, boosting your future job prospects.