Course Sector
Creative Arts, Design and Media
Unlock your creative potential with our wide range of creative arts, design and media courses.
Our state-of-the-art equipment and studios provide students with the necessary practical experience and theoretical knowledge required to pursue their vision.
Our industry-expert teachers nurture students’ individual creative flair, coaching originality to ensure each student fulfils their potential.
Media Level 3
Lights, camera, action! You’ll present your own TV and radio shows, write and direct short films, and create documentaries and…
Art & Design Level 1
Get creative and discover what you love. This one-year course lets you try drawing, painting, 3D, printmaking, photography and digital…
Fine Art Level 3
Find your own voice as an artist. On our Fine Art pathway you’ll push your ideas across drawing, painting, sculpture,…
Fashion & Textiles Level 3
Design it, make it, wear it. On our Fashion & Textiles pathway you’ll learn to design, pattern-cut, construct and finish…
Photography Level 3
See the world differently through a lens. On our Photography pathway, you’ll develop your skills in manual and digital photography,…
Games Design Level 3
Love games? Learn to make the worlds you play in. You’ll create concept art for characters, environments and assets, model…
Graphic Design Level 3
Design the brands, posters and motion graphics that grab attention. On our Graphic Design pathway, you’ll explore branding, print, illustration…
Art & Design Level 2
Try everything before you choose your path. This one-year course lets you explore drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, installation and moving…
Photography and Media Level 2
Get behind the camera and into media. You’ll learn camera skills, shoot in the studio and on location, edit your…
Graphic Design Level 2
Discover how great design grabs attention. You’ll be introduced to Adobe Creative Suite, typography, layout and colour, and start designing…
Games Design Level 2
Start building your own game worlds. You’ll create concept art for characters, environments and assets, learn perspective drawing, try stop-motion…
Content Creation and Production T Level
Want to make content for TV, film, radio and social media? On this two-year T Level you’ll work like a…
Fashion & Textiles Level 2
Take your first steps into fashion. You’ll learn the basics of fashion design and garment construction, experiment with textile techniques…
Our facilities
Our Digital and Creative Centre is a modern learning environment designed to inspire creativity, innovation and technical excellence. The building combines industry-standard studios, specialist labs and professional equipment with collaborative learning spaces. Whether you’re producing media content, developing digital solutions, designing fashion collections or creating artwork, you’ll learn in facilities that reflect today’s creative industries.
Learning is further enhanced by our Imaginarium, a fully immersive 360° environment that brings teaching to life through innovative digital technology.
Outside the classroom, students can relax and socialise in our four dining outlets, including Hive Café and Viewpoint Café, where panoramic views of the Manchester skyline create an inspiring place to study or unwind.
