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Creative and Design

Do you see the world differently? Are you full of ideas and want to express them in unique ways? A career in the creative and design industries allows you to turn your imagination into something real.

From graphic design, photography, and illustration to fashion, product design, and games development, there are endless opportunities to bring your creativity to life. 

Studying creative and design subjects at college gives you the skills, portfolio, and confidence to make your mark on an ever-evolving industry, where no two days are the same, and your vision shapes the future.

Creative and Design
What can i study
Art and Design
H
Games Design
H
Graphic Design
H
Photography
H
Film and TV
H
Journalism
H
CAMPUS KEY
C
CITY
H
HILLSBOROUGH
F
FIR VALE
A
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
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Textile and Fashion Maker
H
Creative Media Technician
H

EXPLORE YOUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Our creative and design students study at our Hillsborough Campus, taking full advantage of our tv, photography and recording studios, art workshops, gaming suites and theatre.

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Entry requirements

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Design & Visual Arts Careers

Profession Starting salary Experienced salary
GRAPHIC DESIGNER £8.50/hour £26.00/hour
PRODUCT DESIGNER £10.00/hour £26.00/hour
ANIMATOR £7.00/hour £18.50/hour

Media, Photography & Journalism Careers

Profession Starting salary Experienced salary
Journalist £29,884 £54,352
Photographer £27,506 £51,439
News editors £33,989 £61,819

Who we work with

Sheffield is a city bursting with culture and innovation, home to creative studios, design agencies, galleries, and festivals that celebrate new ideas.

We work with employer partners across the local region and beyond to provide T Level placements, work experience, masterclasses, workplace tours and other exciting opportunities. Some of our employer partners are:

Design and Visual Arts

  • Field Studio
  • UAL
  • Showroom Workstation
  • Sheffield Site Gallery

Media, Journalism and Photography

  • Sheffield Sharks
  • Hallé Orchestra
  • JPI Media
  • UAL
Harriet Massey Quote

“The Sheffield College has helped launch my career with great support and industry standard equipment. This has led to me being a match day photographer at Sheffield Wednesday.”

Harriet Massey

Former Photography student

Job information

Key Skills Needed:

  • Creativity
  • Innovation
  • Attention to detail
  • Research
  • Problem-solving

Total No. of Jobs 12,000 in south yorkshire by 2030 187 NEW JOBS CREATED IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE BY 2030

T-levels AVAILABLE IN THIS SECTOR. ASK US ABOUT THEM AT AN OPEN DAY.

80% classroom learning
20% WORKPLACE LEARNING
45 DAY REAL WORK PLACEMENT

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1. VISIT WWW.SHEFFCOL.AC.UK/COURSES
2. CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY
3. CLICK APPLY NOW
4. CREATE AN APPLICATION ACCOUNT
5. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT OUR APPLICATION FORM

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