The Diploma in Design and Studio Art is a dynamic, multidisciplinary qualification that spans the full design and art spectrum. We encourage students to pursue, debate, and prioritise real-world issues as individual creatives, harnessing and extending their knowledge, skills, and creativity through a critical, ideas-driven approach. Our programme uniquely integrates traditional artistic practice with cutting-edge technology, preparing graduates to lead in the evolving creative industries.
Our Core Disciplines
Students engage with five specialised disciplines, each offering unique creative pathways and professional applications:
Graphic Design
Master visual communication through typography, layout, branding, and digital design. Create compelling visual narratives that inform, persuade, and inspire across print and digital media.
Fashion Design
Explore the intersection of creativity, culture, and commerce. Develop original fashion concepts, master garment construction techniques, and understand the global fashion industry from concept to collection.
Jewellery Design
Combine artistic vision with technical precision. Learn traditional and contemporary jewellery-making techniques, metalworking, and the design of wearable art that balances aesthetics with craftsmanship.
Fine Art
Develop your unique artistic voice through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media. Engage with critical art theory and contemporary practice to create meaningful, thought-provoking work.
Photography
Master the technical and artistic aspects of photography, from traditional darkroom processes to digital imaging. Explore documentary, fine art, commercial, and conceptual photography practices.
Technology-Driven Creative Practice
What sets our department apart is our unique integration of technology into creative practice. Students don't just learn traditional artistic techniques—they engage with industry-standard software, digital fabrication tools, and emerging technologies that are reshaping the creative industries.
From digital design suites and 3D modelling software to advanced photography equipment and digital printing technologies, our facilities ensure graduates are not only creatively confident but also technologically proficient and industry-ready.
Meet Our Academic Team
Our department is staffed by practising artists, designers, and creative technologists who bring real-world industry experience and academic rigour to the classroom.
Staff Profiles
View the contact details, creative portfolios, and academic profiles of our lecturers and technical staff.
