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Derby College is an inspirational place for an art, design or multimedia course.
As a creative professional, you'll have plenty of chances to innovate and express yourself.
Art, Design and Multimedia industry
The UK creative and cultural industries are hailed as being among the best on the planet. The country has the largest cultural economy in the world, relative to its gross domestic product.
Across England, the sector employs almost 700,000 people. A large proportion of those are self-employed, while many creative businesses have fewer than ten staff. You will need a broad range of technical and creative skills to succeed in the art, design and multimedia industry.
Art, Design and Multimedia careers
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An art, design or multimedia course can pave the way for a wide range of stimulating careers. You could find yourself inventing the must-have products of the future, creating fabulous homes as an interior designer, setting new trends in fashion, showcasing your art in top galleries, or creating blockbuster computer games.
Whatever dream you pursue, you'll be joining a pulsating, up-to-the-minute industry where talent is fostered and rewarded. This is an arena right at the cutting edge of new technologies: constantly evolving and always inspirational.
Qualifications will help you take your creative career even further. Some 57 per cent of people working in the creative and cultural industries in England have at least a Level 4 qualification, so it's important that your CV looks impressive to get you noticed.
Art, Design and Multimedia courses
Derby College art, design and multimedia courses provide you with a clear progression route to success, whatever your entry point and experience. We offer everything from pathway courses to Extended Diplomas at Level 3.
If your goal is to head to university, Derby College can help you every step of the way. Our own Diploma in Art Foundation Studies delivers essential preparation for entry to higher education and has a 100 per cent pass rate.
Whether your route eventually takes you to an HND, Foundation degree or an Honours degree, your options will be diverse and exciting.
Art, Design and Multimedia at Derby College
The vibrant learning environment at Derby College means you'll never want for inspiration. Dedicated teaching staff will draw out your talent and use their industry knowledge to enhance your employability.
The College boasts exceptional facilities and for art, design and multimedia learning in centres at both The Roundhouse and Joseph Wright Centre. You'll get to grips with the very latest techniques, materials and ideas.
You'll enjoy a fascinating combination of practical workshops, demonstrations, studio practice and external visits alongside your theoretical studies.
At the end of your course, you will have an impressive portfolio of work to show to potential employers or university admissions tutors.
The Diploma course has been fantastic – giving us the space to develop our individual talents and setting me on the road to University and then hopefully a career in illustration.
