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  Art & Design

Art & Design Media & Photography Creative Studies Performing Arts

Dunstable College is renowned for offering excellent Art and Design courses, with many students winning nationally recognised competitions. Based at Kingsway, the campus is often buzzing with art and design students working on various projects throughout the year. The end of year art show always attracts the local community. Add to this the amazing international trips the students have the opportunity to attend each year, and there really is no better choice than Dunstable College to develop your creative side!

The Art and Design department also offers a variety of Higher Education courses that have a strong practical focus and provide a lot of opportunities for working with clients on real design briefs.

For further information please contact business@dunstable.ac.uk

Full Time
foundation degree (FdA) fashion and surface pattern design
Fashion design and its closely allied discipline, surface pattern design, are significant..
foundation degree (FdA) graphic design and advertising
This programme prepares young creatives as graphic designers, conceptual art directors and..
foundation degree (FdA) advertising & marketing communications
This new two–year programme, which has been specially devised in conjunction with staff at the..
BTEC Introductory Diploma in Art and Design; Level 1
This course is an introduction to art and design and is aimed at students who have limited artistic..
BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design; Level 2
This course is aimed at students who have some experience of art and design to GCSE Level. It will..
BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design; Level 3
Equip yourself with a broad range of art and design skills that can take you on to University. ..
BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design; Level 3
Equip yourself with a broad range of art and design skills that can take you on to University. With..
BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design; Level 3
An exhilarating post A Level course that covers a broad range of art and design skills in..

Part Time
City and Guilds Textiles7822 – Level 2
Develop your skills in dyeing and printing techniques for embellishing fabrics; including tie and..
City and Guilds 7722Life Drawing
A basic introduction to Life Drawing with one of our experienced staff. This course introduces core..
Getting Started in Ceramics
You will learn basic ceramic techniques such as slab and coil as well as decorating and glazing. ..
Introduction to watercolours and/or acrylics
Try out a variety of watercolour and acrylic techniques in order to achieve artwork you can be proud..
City & Guilds 7722–22 Drawing and Painting
This is an introduction to painting and drawing from primary and secondary sources. You will learn..
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (2 years part–time)
This is a pre–degree course and is ideal preparation for university, enabling mature students..
Foundation Degree (FdA) Contemporary Fine Art Practice
This course aims to focus students ’ attention toward Contemporary Fine Art practice within..
Foundation Degree (FdA) Graphic Design and Advertising
This new programme prepares young creatives to work as graphic designers, conceptual art directors..
Foundation Degree (FdA) Fashion and Surface Pattern Design
Fashion design and its closely allied discipline, surface pattern design, are significant..



Media & Photography

Art & Design Media & Photography Creative Studies Performing Arts

Forming an integral part of the Art & Design department, the Media & Photography courses enable students to gain a real understanding of the industry. Learning some of the key skills both in-front of and behind the camera the students cover all aspects of production. Based at Kingsway, the campus is often buzzing with art and design students working on various projects throughout the year. The end of year art show always attracts the local community. Add to this the amazing international trips the students have the opportunity to attend each year, and there really is no better choice than Dunstable College to develop your creative side!

The Art and Design department also offers a variety of Higher Education courses that have a strong practical focus and provide a lot of opportunities for working with clients on real design briefs. For further information please contact media@dunstable.ac.uk or photography@dunstable.ac.uk

Full Time
foundation degree (FdA) creative and editorial photography
Photography, both analogue and digital, plays a major role in visual communications today. Whether..
National Diploma in Media (Production); Level 3
This BTEC National Diploma is a vocational course that has a large practical element. Students will..
BTEC National Diploma in Photography; Level 3
Lens based images (photography and film) are probably the largest cultural influence in the world..
City and Guilds Certificate in Sound and Music Technology; Level 1
This course will provide candidates who want to work in the Sound and Music Technology industries..
City and Guilds Certificate in Sound and Music Technology; Level 2
This course will provide candidates who want to work in the Sound and Music Technology industries..
City and Guilds Certificate in Sound and Music Technology; Level 3
This course will provide candidates with the practical skills and knowledge valued by employers..

Part Time
Getting the most from your Digital Camera
Learn how to get the best out of your digital camera whilst exploring areas such as shutter speeds,..
Taking better Digital Pictures
Learn to take better pictures by gaining an increased understanding of composition, lighting..
Introduction to Fashion Photography
Learn to take photographs and manipulate your own fashion shoot. This course will give you a basic..
BTEC Award in Graphics
This EDEXCEL qualification is a 120 hour qualification comprising of two units of 60 hours each. It..
Foundation Degree (FdA) Creative and Editorial Photography
Photography, both analogue and digital, plays a major role in visual communications today. Whether..



Creative Studies

Art & Design Media & Photography Creative Studies Performing Arts

Dunstable College is renowned for offering excellent Art and Design courses, with many students winning nationally recognised competitions. Based at Kingsway, the campus is often buzzing with art and design students working on various projects throughout the year. The end of year art show always attracts the local community. Creative Studies courses include Cake Decoration, Sugarflowers and other courses designed to provide you with new skills to develop your creative side!

The Art and Design department also offers a variety of Higher Education courses that have a strong practical focus and provide a lot of opportunities for working with clients on real design briefs.

For further information please contact art@dunstable.ac.uk

Full Time
Creative Studies: City & Guilds in Cake Decoration – Level 2
Course Duration One year Course Content Students will study the following qualifications: Level..
Creative Studies: City & Guilds in Cake Decoration and Sugarflowers – Level 3
Course Duration One year Course Content Students will study the following qualifications: Level..

Part Time
Floristry Fun – Flowers for the festive season
Little or no experience is required to complete this course, which will include an advent design,..
Floristry Fun – Make your own wedding flowers
This course includes all the materials and flowers required to make designs for a wedding. This will..
City & Guilds 7822 Floristry – Level 2
You will learn and develop basic floristry skills to create items for different occasions. You will..
City & Guilds 7822 Additional Florist Techniques – Level 2
You will build upon your basic floristry skills to develop both advanced practical and theoretical..
City & Guilds 7922 Certificate in Floristry – Level 3
You will develop your floristry knowledge and skills to a professional standard. The course..
A Taste for Chocolate
Step by step guidance is given for tempering couverture chocolate, chocolate painting and..
Cake Decorating – Make your own Christmas cake
This three week course will include all materials required to make, marzipan, ice and decorate your..
Cake Decorating – Make your own Wedding Cake
This course will include making and decorating a tiered wedding cake. Sponge cakes are used during..
City & Guilds 7822 Sugarcraft – Level 2
You will develop a sound knowledge of materials and decorative techniques used in sugarcraft. You..
City & Guilds 7922 Certificate Sugarcraft – Level 3
You will develop your basic knowledge and skills in sugarcraft to a professional standard. You will..
City & Guilds 7822 Sugarflowers – Level 2
You will learn and develop basic sugarflower techniques including hand–pulled flowers, cutter..
City & Guilds 7922 Sugarflowers – Level 3
You will develop your basic knowledge and skills in sugarcraft to a professional standard. You will..



Performing Arts

Art & Design Media & Photography Creative Studies Performing Arts

The Performing Arts courses are located within a new dance studio at the Kingsway Campus in Dunstable. These courses cover choreography, body maintenance, different dance disciplines and musical theatre, enabling students to gain a valued insight into the whole performing arts industry. Forming an integral part of the Art, Design & Media department, students contribute to the end of year art and design show and work with other students to deliver outstanding performances. The Art and Design department also offers a variety of Higher Education courses that have a strong practical focus and provide a lot of opportunities for working with clients on real design briefs.

For further information please contact performingarts@dunstable.ac.uk

Full Time
BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts (Performance); Level 2
This practical course of study is directly related to a career in performance and media, enabling..

BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance); Level 3
This course is a practical work–related course specialising in dance using our new..


Part Time
Introduction to Latin & Ballroom Dancing
An exciting introduction to the world of Latin American and Ballroom Dance, taught by our very own..