Art, Design and Fashion
If you have a creative flair and love to express yourself, then choosing one of our exciting innovative creative courses could be the perfect choice for you.
Our highly rated courses are specially designed to help you make your mark in the creative industry. You will have the opportunity to work and learn alongside professional and successful artists and designers in the heart of Nottingham’s Lace Market – part of the city’s Creative Quarter.
Selecting Nottingham College as the place to do your course means that you will get high quality support and facilities from the start to help unlock your creative talents and kick start your future career.
If you have a passion for art and design, you’ll be able to make use of our six-story former lace mill which is designed to nurture creative juices. Among other outstanding facilities, it holds extensive studio spaces, a print room, a photographic dark room and studio, 3D workshops, a ceramics workshop and industry standard digital facilities.
Fashion students equally benefit with the use of the original lace lofts up in the Adams Building, where textiles heritage meets the future of fashion. You’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your work to the public and industry professionals at our art and design exhibition and catwalk shows – a real highlight of the year!
Many of our former students are successful and nationally-renowned makers, designers and business owners, so we’ve certainly got a good track record in supporting students to reach their full potential.
Many of our art, design and fashion courses are validated by the University of the Arts London (UAL), which we have a working relationship with. Lots of our students regularly progress to study at UAL, as well as other prestigious universities across the country, including the world-renowned Central St Martins.
Levels
We offer courses from Level 1 to degree-level, so you have plenty of opportunities to progress with us.
Creative Careers
The creative industry is a vast, exciting and ever-changing industry that is host to a wealth of career opportunities.
Nottingham College totally understands the creative market and has strong links to Nottingham, UK and even globally based leading businesses.
We know what employers are looking for when seeking to recruit employees to their businesses. Therefore, our Art, Design and Fashion courses contain all the necessary skills and knowledge you need to thrive within creative industries.
There are a vast number of career options in the industry – whether you would like to be an Artist, an Animator, an Art Curator, a Fashion Designer, a Fashion Marketer, a Fashion Writer, a Graphic Designer, an Illustrator, an Interior Designer, a Merchandiser, a Photographer, a Product Designer, a Textile Designer or a Web Designer – there are many choices available to you.
Did you know?
- Fashion is the largest employer of all the UK’s creative industries.
- The UK fashion industry is estimated to support 880,000 jobs.
- The direct contribution of the UK fashion industry the UK economy is estimated at £28bn.
- Music, visual arts and performing arts contribute over £4 billion a year to the national economy.
- The cultural economy creates circa. 700,000 jobs across England.
Not sure what you'd like to study?
Are you interested in Art, Design and Fashion but not sure which course is right for you? You can receive Careers Advice before you decide which course is best for you! Apply through our Application Portal using the link below and our Careers Advisors will help you find the perfect course that's suited to you!
Apply for Careers AdvicePainting for All - Part-time
This 10 week course is aimed at both beginners and those with some experience or knowledge of painting.
Painting and Mixed Media - Part-time
This 10 week course will offer an introduction to working with mixed media techniques and materials.
Ceramics - Throwing - Part-time
If you have ever wanted to try the main-hand-building techniques of pinching, coiling and slabbing with an emphasis on throwing on the potter’s wheel, then this is your chance.
Alterations and Customising - Part-time
Revive those old garments and charity shop finds and cut down on clothing waste on this ten week course!
Professional Garment Making for Beginners - Part-time
This course will enable you to improve the finish of your home made clothes and make them look more professional.
Portraits for Improvers - Part-time
This course is designed for students who already have experience of painting and drawing but would like to develop their portrait skills.
Print Making for Beginners - Part-time
This course will be of interest to students with previous experience of painting and drawing who would like to try some basic printmaking.
Sketching Landscapes - Part-time
This course aims to provide an opportunity for students with an interest in landscape to develop their sketching skills by working from direct observation outside as much as possible, weather permitting.
Art with Upcycled Materials - Part-time
This course will appeal to students who are interested in using alternative materials and methods to create art.
Make Stained Glass to Sell - Part-time
This course is aimed at learners with some experience of stained glass.
Dressmaking for Improvers - Part-time
This course is for students who want to improve build on their beginners sewing experience and develop their knowledge of sewing and using commercial sewing patterns.
Pattern Drafting for Improvers - Part-time
This course will enable you to build on your basic pattern drafting skills.
Sewing for Enterprise - Part-time
This practical course is perfect if you want to improve your existing sewing and dressmaking skills and acquire the confidence to produce professional looking items you may want to sell.
A Level Fashion and Textiles
This practical course explores the use of traditional materials, techniques and processes to communicate and demonstrate your individual ideas.
A Level Art and Design
If you’re creative, want to improve your artistic practice and enhance your technique in different artistic forms, this course is for you. Art and design feature in every aspect of our daily lives from the cereal box we grab every…
Fashion and Textiles (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you see yourself working as a designer in the world of fashion, textiles, soft furnishings, costume or even in fashion accessories, within our excellently resourced Fashion and Textiles department in the Lace Market
Fashion and Textiles (Level 2 BTEC Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you see yourself working as a designer in the world of fashion, textiles, soft furnishings, costume or even in fashion business.
Fashion Business and Fashion Retail (Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you have a passion for fashion, trends, marketing, styling and an interest in working within the retail/business side of the industry.
Access to Higher Education: Art, Design and Fashion - Full-time
This course is perfect if you want to hone your talents and develop your interests in new areas to prepare for future study.
Still Life Drawing - Part-time
Whether you’re a keen artist or just starting out, this part-time course offers you a great opportunity to share your creativity with like-minded people in a relaxed, informal learning environment.
Watercolour Painting for Beginners - Part-time
No matter what level of ability you are, from beginners to improvers, as long as you have a keen interest in painting and a willingness to learn new skills, this course is perfect for you.
Christmas Arts and Crafts - Part-time
Excited about Christmas and want to add some of your own creative sparkle this year?
Dressmaking for Beginners - Part-time
Learn how to sew and construct simple garments and accessories using the correct techniques.
Painting and Drawing for Improvers - Part-time
This course aims to provide a supportive atmosphere for learners with some experience to develop their drawing and painting skills further in a range of media.
Mixed Textile Crafts for Beginners - Part-time
On this course you will cover a range of techniques including sewing, knitting, and crochet enabling you to work on several mini projects in each technique to learn a number of different skills.
Ceramics Studio Practice - Part-time
This course is aimed at advanced level learners who have good ceramic experience, who wish to develop their own ceramic practice and for those who have attended previous courses.
Ceramics for Beginners - Part-time
Our beginners ceramics course is based at Stoney Street in the City Centre and is aimed at complete beginners and those who wish to refresh the basics.
Stained Glass for Improvers - Part-time
If you have some experience of stained glass, this course is for you. You can learn additional skills to build on previous experience.
Painting and Drawing for Beginners - Part-time
This course aims to provide a supportive atmosphere for you to develop your drawing and painting skills in a range of media.
Stained Glass for Beginners - Part-time
Learn the techniques and skills of stained glass crafts, working with coloured glass, copper foil and solder.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3/4 UAL) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you’re serious about progressing to one of the country’s top art schools. Our highly-regarded art foundation course will help you to redefine your barriers, focus your creative direction and choose the degree course or creative…
Graphic Design and Illustration (Level 3) - Full-time
The course is perfect if you love drawing, working to briefs and developing conceptual ideas, and you want to go onto a related foundation course or degree and/or a career in graphic design, illustration and visual communication.
3D Design and Architecture (Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you love design and want to explore how it is applied to spatial understanding, 3D creativity, modelmaking and 3D problem solving. It’s a great start to a career in architecture or 3D design.
Art and Design (Level 1 BTEC/UAL Diploma) - Full-time
If you’ve got a creative talent and you want to explore your skills and get started studying in an enthusiastic and exciting environment then this is the course for you.
Art and Design (Level 2 UAL Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you love a creative challenge, have a keen eye for detail and have a growing talent for drawing, painting and designing.
General Art and Design (Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you want a broad art and design course which then allows you to choose a specialism in Year 2, from general art and design, to 3D design and architecture, or graphic design and illustration.