Across the world, the creative economy is booming with significant growth in creative services that indicates a trend of increasing economic importance.
With one of the largest course offerings at Kirklees College, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing an Art and Design course. Courses are taught across two of our centres, Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury, and our Huddersfield Centre.
All of these courses are practice-based and you can choose to specialise in a range of fields, including Photography, Graphic Design and Fashion. Developing such practical skills will help you transition into direct employment or further study in the creative industries with ease.
Whichever course you choose, you will have access to some of the very best facilities.
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
The course helped me develop my skills in lots of different areas – I’ve loved using my imagination and creating new things. The tutors were helpful and taught me a lot.
I moved from another college after feeling the course wasn’t for me, and after attending an open day I was impressed with the facilities and equipment here. The tutors give me great advice and feedback on my work, which has helped push me in the right direction and helped me decide what I want to do in the future.
The projects on the course have allowed me to express myself and I have learnt a lot about the process of designing. The multi-purpose studios available at the Pioneer Higher Skills Centre have enabled me to use a broad range of creative processes to realise my ideas. Studying this course has opened many doors for me.
I was always was attracted to Art and Design from an early age and I can confidently say that this is the subject to which I want to dedicate myself. I enjoy being in a creative environment, experimenting and being surrounded by inspirational teachers. After college, I will continue studying Art and Design at university. and will pursue a career as a graphic designer
