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Art and Design Courses at Bishop Burton College

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Turn your creativity into something real with an Art and Design course at Bishop Burton College.


If you love being creative and want to develop your own ideas, studying Art and Design at Bishop Burton College gives you the space, skills and support to explore where your creativity could take you.

Our practical Art and Design courses combine hands-on studio work with creative theory, giving you opportunities to experiment with different materials, techniques and digital processes.

From 3D design and textiles to fashion, games design, graphics and illustration, you'll develop your creative skills, discover your own style and build a portfolio that can help you progress to university or a career in the creative industries.

Art and Design at Bishop Burton – Quick Overview

  • Location: Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire
  • Study levels: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3
  • Learning style: Practical, studio-based learning combined with creative theory
  • What you'll explore: Drawing, design, mixed media, digital techniques, visual communication and creative project work
  • Level 3 specialisms: 3D Design; Textiles and Fashion Design; Games Design, Graphics and Illustration
  • Industry experience: Live briefs, creative projects, guest speakers, visits and work experience opportunities
  • Portfolio development: Create a body of work to showcase your skills and creative identity
  • Career paths: Graphic design, illustration, fashion and textiles, animation, games design, interior design, product design and more
  • Progression: Progress to a higher-level Art and Design course, university or employment in the creative industries
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Why Study Art and Design at Bishop Burton?

Develop your own creative style
Experiment with different ideas, materials and techniques while discovering what inspires you as an artist or designer.

Learn by doing
Spend your time developing practical skills through studio sessions, projects and creative briefs alongside classroom learning.

Explore different creative disciplines
Experience a range of art and design practices before developing your interests and, at Level 3, choosing from specialist pathways.

Build a professional portfolio
Develop a portfolio of creative work that demonstrates your ideas, technical ability and individual style to universities and future employers.

Gain real-world experience
Take on live projects and briefs, learn from guest speakers and experience how creative skills are used in professional environments.

Creative Industry Experience

Art and Design isn't just about what happens in the classroom. Our courses are designed to help you understand how your skills can translate into the real world.

Depending on your course, you may experience:

  • Live creative briefs and projects
  • Exhibitions and opportunities to showcase your work
  • Guest speakers from creative industries
  • Educational and industry visits
  • Collaborative projects
  • Work experience
  • Portfolio development

These experiences help you develop confidence, communication and problem-solving skills while learning how to respond creatively to real briefs and challenges.

What You May Study

What you study will depend on your course level and chosen pathway, but areas can include:

  • Drawing and visual communication
  • Creative research and idea development
  • Painting, print and mixed media
  • Graphics and illustration
  • Digital design techniques
  • 3D design
  • Textiles and fashion design
  • Games design
  • Materials, techniques and creative processes
  • Portfolio development
  • Responding to client briefs
  • Exhibition and presentation skills

At Level 3, you'll have the opportunity to specialise in 3D Design, Textiles and Fashion Design, or Games Design, Graphics and Illustration, helping you develop skills relevant to the area of the creative industries that interests you most.

Careers in Art and Design

Studying Art and Design can open the door to a huge range of creative careers.

Depending on your interests and further study, career opportunities could include:

  • Graphic designer
  • Illustrator
  • Animator
  • Games designer or environment designer
  • Concept artist
  • Fashion designer
  • Textiles designer
  • Interior designer
  • Product designer
  • Set designer
  • Filmmaker
  • Printmaker
  • Comic book artist
  • Industrial designer

You could also progress to university to specialise further in an area of art, design or the wider creative industries.

What Skills Will I Learn?

Studying Art and Design can help you develop both specialist creative abilities and transferable skills valued by universities and employers, including:

  • Creative thinking and idea development
  • Drawing and visual communication
  • Digital and practical design skills
  • Research and problem-solving
  • Responding to creative and client briefs
  • Presenting and communicating ideas
  • Independent working
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Time and project management
  • Portfolio development
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Student Profiles

Hannah Matfin

Hannah Matfin

Level 3 Extended Diploma Art and Design student, Hannah, chose to study at Bishop Burton because she liked what the course had to offer and how it allowed her to choose a 3D design specialism, something that she hopes to study further at higher-level. 

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