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Art and Design Courses at Bishop Burton College

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If you love being creative and want to turn your ideas into real work, studying Art and Design at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire gives you the space, support and skills to grow as an artist or designer.


Our Art and Design courses combine hands-on studio practice with creative theory, helping you explore drawing, painting, digital design, mixed media and visual communication — while building a professional portfolio for your future.

Whether you’re interested in fine art, graphic design, illustration or creative careers, you’ll learn by doing in a supportive, inspiring environment.

Study Art and Design

We offer full-time Art and Design courses for students aged 16+, designed to help you develop your creativity, confidence and technical skills.

You’ll explore:

  • Drawing, painting and mixed media
  • Graphic design and visual communication
  • Creative experimentation and idea development
  • Digital techniques and presentation skills
  • Portfolio building and project work

Our courses focus on creative freedom and personal expression, while also helping you understand how art and design work in real industries.

Art and design student at Bishop Burton College working on a textiles project
Art and design student at Bishop Burton College

Hands-On Learning and Creative Development

You’ll learn through a mix of:

  • Studio-based practical work
  • Classroom learning
  • Independent creative projects

Your tutors are practising creatives who support you to develop your own style, experiment with materials and techniques, and build work you’re proud of.

You’ll also take part in live briefs, exhibitions and collaborative projects — helping you gain confidence and experience beyond the classroom.

Careers in Art and Design

Many students progress to higher-level courses or creative careers, using their portfolio as a stepping stone to university or employment. Studying Art and Design can lead to a wide range of creative pathways, including:

  • Graphic design
  • Illustration
  • Fine art and visual arts
  • Creative media
  • Further study in art, design or related subjects
  • Animator
  • Graphic designer
  • Illustrator
  • Interior designer
  • Modelmaker
  • Multi-disciplinary designer
  • Photographer
  • Fine artist
  • Fashion designer
  • Fashion marketing
  • Fashion media
  • Dressmaker
  • Accessory or footwear designer
  • Milliner

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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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