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    Digital Arts

    On a Digital Arts course at Newcastle College, you'll join a like-minded community where you can explore and develop your creativity. With access to state-of-the-art equipment and learning from experienced artists and designers, you'll be supported to develop your skills, perfect your technique and reach your full potential.


    Throughout your studies you'll work in collaboration on creative projects and be given valuable opportunities to demonstrate your talents through exhibitions, workshops and competitions.     Your creativity will be put to the test as you're challenged to respond to creative briefs from a range of businesses, so you can gain real experience and feedback from industry. You could even have the chance to broaden your horizons and get inspired with a trip abroad. Whether you're a photographer, designer, illustrator or animator, there's a course to help you secure your future creative career.

    What can I study?

    Digital Arts - Level 1

    This Digital Arts course is a perfect introduction to the world of animation, illustration, graphic design and media.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Digital Arts - Level 2

    This introductory Level 2 Digital Arts course will help you gain a strong foundation and enhance your practical skills.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Animation and Illustration - Level 3

    Are you a hands-on creative thinker who loves the idea of developing characters and bringing them to life? If this sounds like you, this studio-based Animation and Illustration course is perfect for you.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Creative Media Production - Level 3

    This Creative Media Production course is a fantastic insight into the film industry. You will explore factual film, drama production, pre and post-production, script writing, online interactive content and the production of music video. 

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Graphic Design - Level 3

    If you are a creative thinker who is fascinated by branding, design, advertising and visual communications then this graphic design course is the perfect route to unleash your design potential. 

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Photography - Level 3

    Put yourself in the frame for a career in photography with this hands-on commercial photography course. 

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Meet our students and tutors

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    Paul Smyth

    Lecturer - Digital Arts

    "I run my own 3D animation company and I'm one of the lecturers on the BA (Hons) Animation course. I try to not only bring in industry skills but also push experimentation with new technologies to further our students' skills."

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    Laurene Herodin

    BA (Hons) Animation

    "During my studies, I've received so many open-ended assignments that have given me the opportunity to explore my creativity at a professional level and see the paths it might lead me down. I've developed important professional skills, and learnt from tutors whose current industry knowledge means they are never out-of-touch - which has been fantastic in helping me secure employment."

    What can I do with a Digital Arts qualification?

    Advertising and public relations directors Journalists, Newspaper and Periodical Editors

    Daily tasks:

    • Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
    • Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
    • Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
    • Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
    • Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
    • Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
    • Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
    • Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
    • Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

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