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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, we have the course to help you secure your future creative career.

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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 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Animation, Graphics and Illustration - Level 2

Explore animation, illustration and graphic design while building the creative and digital skills you need to progress. This course is the perfect starting point for your future in visual storytelling.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Photography and Media - Level 2

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

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
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 2026
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 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Graphic Design - Level 3

Develop your skills in branding, typography, editorial and digital design for a future in the creative industries.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
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 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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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."