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If you are passionate about Art and Design and ready to start your journey to a career in the creative industries, take a look at our exciting range of Art and Design courses.

We have a wide range of courses in the Art and Design curriculum area from Level 1 through to Level 6 which allow learners to begin their journey or enhance the skills and knowledge they already have. Our courses can offer great progression routes in Further Education, Higher Education as well as the workplace.

The area’s teaching facilities span three floors and include a gallery, state-of-the-art studios, 3D and printmaking workshops, photography and fashion studios and up-to-date Apple Macintosh suites.
Explore our 2023 Creative Show here.

Careers in this field include:
  • Illustration, Fine Art, Graphic Design and Visual Communication
  • Theatre and Set Design, Interior Design and Furniture Design
  • Jewellery Design, 3D and Product Design and Printmaking
  • Games Design, Photography and Animation
  • Fashion Design, Buying and Fashion Promotion
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York School of Art

York College and University Centre is the home of York School of Art. York School of Art is our creative community for adults, a place to belong, a creative place, a place to do and create amazing things. The York School of Art seeks to inspire the next generation of artists, designers, and creative thinkers to make their mark on the world. Our York School of Art includes evening classes, Art Foundation, Access to Higher Education and BA (Hons) degrees. 

Find your course
A Level
Art & Design (Textiles) A Level
Art & Design (Photography) A Level
Art & Design (Fine Art) A Level
Vocational & T Level
Art & Design Foundation Diploma Post Level 3
Craft & Design T Level
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (3D Design Pathway) Level 3*
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Graphic Pathway) Level 3*
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Photography Pathway) Level 3*
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Fashion & Clothing Pathway) Level 3*
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Art & Design Pathway) Level 3*
UAL Art & Design Diploma Level 2
UAL Art & Design Diploma Level 1
University Centre
BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design
BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Garment Technology
BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice
Courses for Adults
UAL Level 2 Award in Art & Design (Pre-Access and Adult)
Art School: Drawing and Painting (Introduction)
Art School: Drawing and Painting (Intermediate)
Art School: Printmaking
Art School: Pottery
Art School: Dressmaking Introduction to Stretch Fabric- Intermediate
Art School: Dressmaking - Introduction to Woven Fabric
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
Art School: Digital Photoshop
Art School: Digital Photography
Art School: Jewellery
BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design
BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Garment Technology
BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Art & Design
A Level
Vocational & T Level
University Centre
Courses for Adults
Art & Design (Textiles) A Level
Art & Design (Photography) A Level
Art & Design (Fine Art) A Level
Art & Design Foundation Diploma Post Level 3
Craft & Design T Level
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (3D Design Pathway) Level 3*
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Graphic Pathway) Level 3*
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Photography Pathway) Level 3*
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Fashion & Clothing Pathway) Level 3*
UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Art & Design Pathway) Level 3*
UAL Art & Design Diploma Level 2
UAL Art & Design Diploma Level 1
BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design
BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Garment Technology
BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice
UAL Level 2 Award in Art & Design (Pre-Access and Adult)
Art School: Drawing and Painting (Introduction)
Art School: Drawing and Painting (Intermediate)
Art School: Printmaking
Art School: Pottery
Art School: Dressmaking Introduction to Stretch Fabric- Intermediate
Art School: Dressmaking - Introduction to Woven Fabric
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
Art School: Digital Photoshop
Art School: Digital Photography
Art School: Jewellery
BA (Hons) Graphic & Communication Design
BA (Hons) Fashion Design & Garment Technology
BA (Hons) 3D Creative Practice
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Art & Design
What our students say
Aiden Hall Fashion

“I chose to study this course because it provides a natural progression to study Fashion Journalism, which is what I’d like to study at university. I’ve always been creative and have always enjoyed more practical, hands-on subjects, so this course was perfect for me.

I chose York College because of the great staff and facilities, which are on par with university facilities and provide a great experience of the fashion industry.”

Aidan
Fashion and Clothing Extended Diploma Level 3