Art & Design

Art and Design is a creative field that involves expressing ideas and emotions through visual forms. When you study Art and Design at South Eastern Regional College, you'll explore various artistic techniques and design principles. The programme covers a wide range of artistic disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design, and digital media.

You'll learn how to use different tools and materials to bring your creative visions to life. The curriculum may also include studying art history, understanding cultural influences, and developing your own unique artistic style. Whether you're interested in traditional art forms or modern digital design, this programme will nurture your creativity and help you build a portfolio of work.

Art and Design graduates often pursue careers as visual artists, graphic designers, illustrators, or work in fields related to advertising, marketing, and media. It's an exciting and dynamic field where your imagination can take centre stage.

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Why study Art & Design at SERC

Develop your creative voice, experiment with different media, and build a professional portfolio — supported by experienced tutors and industry-informed learning.

Creative Studio Practice

Work in dedicated studio spaces to explore drawing, painting, digital design and mixed media — developing strong practical skills.

Digital & Graphic Design Skills

Learn industry-standard software and techniques in graphic design, illustration, animation and digital media.

Portfolio Development

Build a professional portfolio that showcases your creativity, experimentation and technical ability — ideal for university or employment.

Industry & Exhibition Opportunities

Take part in live briefs, exhibitions and collaborative projects that prepare you for the creative industries.

Creative Career Pathways

Progress into careers such as graphic design, illustration, animation, fine art, fashion, photography and multimedia.

What our students say

Hear from recent students about their experience at SERC — teaching, support, and progression opportunities.

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Stephen McCullough

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Ceramics
“I think my favourite part of the course is the hands-on experience you get in the workshop; you learn a lot about practical skills and can put those practical skills to the test in class to become even better at them.”

Important Dates

Key milestones to help you plan your next steps.

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5 Mar

Full-Time Open Evening

4 Jun

Full-Time & Part-Time Open Evening

1 Sept

Term Starts