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Sheffield is full of creativity and studying at The Sheffield College provides you with lots of opportunities for you to learn and exhibit work on your doorstep. Because the sector is so diverse, we work with you to develop your own style in design, fine art, fashion and whichever other creative areas you're interested in!

You will have access to our many art workshops or Mac design suites, and our tutors who work in the industry will help you make some amazing connections. We also have some incredible studio facilities for games development, tv and film and photography, fully stocked with industry-standard equipment.

Creative and Design Sector Guide

What can I study?

DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS

3D Design

H

Fine Art

H
T Level

T Level in
Fashion & Textile

H

Graphic Design

H

18+ Foundation Diploma in
Art & Design

H

UAL Diploma in
Art & Design

H


Art & Design

H

Campus Key

  • C City
  • H Hillsborough
  • A Advanced Technology Centre

GAMES DEVELOPMENT

NextGen/Aim Awards Extended Diploma in
Games, Animation & VFX Skills

H

UAL Diploma
Games, Animation & VFX Skills

H

UAL Diploma in
Games Design & Interactive Media

H

UAL Diploma in
Games Design & Interactive Media

H

UAL Introductory Certificate in
Games, Film & Photography

H

UAL Introductory Certificate in
Games

H

MEDIA, JOURNALISM AND PHOTOGRAPHY

T Level

T Level in
Creative Media Technician

H

UAL Extended Diploma in
Photography

H
T Level

T Level in
Content Creation and Production

H

UAL Extended Diploma in
Creative Media (Journalism)

H

UAL Extended Diploma in
Journalism

H

UAL Diploma in
Creative Media

H

UAL Diploma in
Photography and Journalism

H

UAL Introductory Certificate in
Media and Photography

H

Entry requirements for individual courses can be found on the course pages.

WHO WE WORK WITH

We work with employer partners across the local region and beyond to provide 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

GAMES DEVELOPMENT

  • Sumo Digital
  • NextGen
  • Framestore
  • Bluezoo

MEDIA, JOURNALISM AND PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Sheffield Sharks
  • Hallé Orchestra
  • JPI Media
  • UAL
HARRIET MASSEY

HARRIET MASSEY

Former Photography student

“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.”

ASH STEAD

ASH STEAD

Former Media student

“Studying at the college has provided me with a great understanding of how the film industry works and I hope to take that knowledge into my future career and beyond.”

Screen Printing
Photography

Where you will be Studying

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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Ever wondered how much an accountant is South Yorkshire earns? Or what skills you need to become a developer?

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Starting Salary

£8.50/hour

Experienced Salary

£26.00/hour

PRODUCT DESIGNER

Starting Salary

£10.00/hour

Experienced Salary

£26.00/hour

 

ANIMATOR

Starting Salary

£7.00/hour

Experienced Salary

£18.50/hour

 

Job Information

Key skills needed:

  • Creativity
  • Innovation
  • Attention to detail
  • Research
  • Problem-solving
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Total No. of jobs

7,547

In South Yorkshire by 2026

Many more people are self-employed in this sector!

T Levels available in this sector

T Levels available in this sector. Ask us about them at an Open Day!

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80%

Classroom learning

20%

Workplace learning

45 Day

Real work placement

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