Course area introduction
If you want a place where you’ll have the freedom to let your imagination run wild, and the support to allow your creative talents to come alive, you’ve come to the right place! At Nottingham College you will 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.
Many of our former students are now successful and nationally-renowned makers, designers and business owners, so we’ve got a strong track record in supporting students to reach their full potential.
We offer courses from Level 1 to degree-level, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to progress with us!
All our students enjoy the use of our six-storey former lace mill at 25 Stoney Street, which is dedicated to art and design, including extensive studio spaces, a print room, photographic dark room and studio, 3D workshops, a ceramics workshop and industry standard digital facilities.
You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work to the public and industry professionals at our art and design exhibitions, which are a real highlight of the year.
Many of our art and design courses are validated by the prestigious University of the Arts London (UAL). We have a close working relationship with UAL, with students regularly progressing to study there as well as other renowned universities across the country, including the world-famous Central Saint Martins.
Check out some of our incredible students work!
Facilities
39 available courses
A Level Art and Design
Course Areas:
A LevelsArt and Design
Student Types:
16 - 18 coursesA Levels
Course Type:
A Level course
Access to Higher Education: Creative Industries (Art and Design Route) (19+) - Full-time
Course Areas:
Access to Higher Education and EmploymentArt and Design
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Advanced Ceramics Pathway - Part-time
Course Area:
Art and Design
Student Type:
Courses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Part-time Further Education course
Art and Design (Level 1 Short Course)
Course Area:
Art and Design
Student Type:
14 - 16 options
Course Type:
Part-time Further Education course
Art and Design (Level 2 UAL Diploma) - Full-time
Course Area:
Art and Design
Student Types:
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Art, Design and Media (Level 1 UAL Diploma) - Full-time
Course Area:
Art and Design
Student Types:
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course Type:
Full-time Further Education course
Careers related to this course area
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Artists
Potential Earnings
£64,650.85
Average Earnings
£34,571.20
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Architecture and Planning
Art, Performance and Design
Skills
Active Learning
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
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News about Art and Design
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Industry
Art students bring their creations to life using digital technologies.
04/08/2025
Our End of Year Shows are back!
30/05/2025
Industry
Our Level 2 Art & Design students have created an enchanting light installation at White Post Farm.
03/12/2024
Events
Come to the festive craft market at Adam's campus!
25/11/2024