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    Newcastle College Art And Design 7

    Adults 19+

    Art and Design

    Are you looking for a place to explore your creativity? Our art and design courses allow you to do just that. You will learn in our dedicated Mandela Building which includes industry standard facilities such as wood and metal workshops, a screen printing studio with fabric printing facilities and fashion, sewing and textile workshops.

    Whether you're just starting out with clay or more experienced in the art of pottery, we have short ceramics courses for all ability levels.

    Thinking about further study or returning to education? Our Art and Design Access to Higher Education is your perfect first step toward university or rediscovering your passion for the arts.

    No matter what you choose to study, all of our art and design courses will give you the opportunity to showcase your work to the public in our very own gallery space.

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    What can I study?

    Beginners Ceramics

    Learn the essentials of clay art and personalise your pieces with your own potter's stamp with this ceramics for beginners course.

    Length: 6 weeks
    Study: Short Course
    Start Date: Various
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Creative Craft (Ceramics) - Level 2

    This is an exciting 18 week course where you will hone your skills by responding to a brief and create your own ceramic piece.

    Length: 7 hours per week for 18 weeks
    Study: Short Course
    Start Date: Various
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Creative Craft (Ceramics) - Level 3

    If you have a passion for ceramics and are prepared to try throwing, hand building, sculpting, glazing and being part of a fully functioning ceramics studio, this course will be an excellent option for you

    Length: 7 hours per week for 33 weeks
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Art and Design Access to Higher Education - Level 3

    Calling all creatives! If you've got a passion for design, graphics and the creative arts, the Art and Design Access to Higher Education course will be your next step to a colourful career.

    Length: 13 hours per week for 35 weeks
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Meet our staff and students

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    Dan Civico

    Lecturer - Art and Design

    "I've worked at Newcastle College for almost 20 years so there have been many proud moments, such as designing the HE Hub (a dedicated higher education space) with my students, to working with amazing industry professionals on live projects. Every year the biggest highlight is seeing my students graduate with outstanding portfolios of work and setting off on their careers."

    What can I do with a qualification in Art and Design?

    Artists Tailors and dressmakers Graphic designers Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Marketing and sales directors Advertising and public relations directors

    Daily tasks:

    • Produces works on commission basis for clients.
    • Markets and sells finished work directly to customers.
    • Liaises with writers and publishers to produce book illustrations.
    • Uses artistic skills to restore damaged artworks.
    • Approaches managers of galleries and exhibitions in order to get finished work displayed.
    • Builds up composition into finished work by carving, sculpting, etching, painting, engraving, drawing, etc..
    • Prepares sketches, scale drawings or colour schemes.
    • Selects appropriate materials, medium and method.
    • Onceives and develops ideas and ways of working for artistic composition.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Makes alterations to finished garments according to customer.
    • Shapes garment by pressing seams, pleats, etc..
    • Sews garment parts together by hand or machine, makes buttonholes and sews on fasteners and trimmings.
    • Pins/tacks and fits garment on customer or dummy model and makes any necessary alterations.
    • Arranges pattern on correct grain of fabric, marks position and cuts out garment parts with hand shears, electric knife or cutting machine.
    • Examines fabrics or skins for flaws and prepares materials for cutting.
    • Prepares individual or adapts stock pattern.
    • Takes customer.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Produces or oversees creation of the final product.
    • Liaises with other parts of the production team to ensure graphic design fits with other elements, processes and timescales.
    • Prepares specification and instructions for realisation of the project.
    • Prepares sketches, scale drawings, models, colour schemes and other mock-ups to show clients and discusses any required alterations.
    • Undertakes research into project, considers previous related projects and compares costs of using different processes.
    • Liaises with client to clarify aims of project brief, discusses media, software and technology to be used, establishes timetable for project and defines budgetary constraints.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Arranges 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 in light of sales figures, surveys, etc..
    • Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
    • Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed, defines target group and assesses the suitability of various media.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Produces and/or assesses reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies.
    • Controls the recruitment and training of staff.
    • Examines and analyses sales figures, advises on and monitors marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
    • Discusses employer.
    • Liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold.

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    Newcastle College Business 1

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    £78,034 View more

    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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    Newcastle College Business 10

    Median Salary

    £59,250 View more

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