With its stimulating atmosphere, our Creative and Design department is one of the most exciting places to study in Kent.
Get taught by practising artists
Our creative courses allow flexibility for learners to develop their individuality and confidence, providing a comprehensive grounding in a range of creative and design discplines.
Our students are taught by highly qualified tutors, many of whom are practising artists.
Ben Kidger, Head of Visual Art, is a talented and established artist, sculptor and gallery curator. He holds an extensive portfolio of sculptures and completes commission work for clients. He has worked internationally, most notably in the Middle East on projects with refugees.
Master Artistic Expression with Visual Arts
From photography to fashion, fine art to graphic design, you can specialise in an area of the Arts that you enjoy and want to excel in.
Harness the Power of Digital Media storytelling
Discover how to captivate an audience through film and television, games design or journalism and creative writing.
Progression Opportunities
We get you ready for employment through meaningful work placements or links with our industry partners.
Photography student, Lucy, has earned a place on The Marlowe’s Theatre list of freelance photographers.
Curate Exhibitions that showcase your work
You will contribute to our End of Year Shows that take place in Canterbury City Centre and are open to the public.
We also host some of our artworks in College, for staff, students and external guests to see all year round.
Full Time courses
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Life as a Creative and Design student
Fashion Catwalk
Fashion and Textiles students showcased their amazing designs at the CSVA End of Year Catwalk Show.
Keel Toys Collaboration
Students collaborated with Keel Toys to design and manufacture their own toy designs.
Being guided through the brief, concept pitches and the implementation of their designs gave them a unique insight into the industry and manufacturing processes.
Student game shortlisted for Award
Games Development Level 3 student Aden, was shortlisted for a BAFTA Young Game Designers Award for his game “TimeCoil”, made in College.
Radio Studio
Our Radio Studio and Music Production facilities give students the chance to work on their own projects including podcasts, radio scripts and more.
Dark Room
Our specialised Dark Room teaches students all about the art of film photography and photo development.
Ceramics Studio
The Ceramics Studio is the perfect place for you to specialise in a wide range of sculpture, pottery and stone carving projects.
TV Studio/Green Room
Practice your Creative Media Production skills in our specialist TV Studio and Green Room space.
How you apply for a course at Canterbury College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our range of Creative and Design courses here at EKC Canterbury College.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply for the subject you have selected, through our website and application system.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Come to an interview here at EKC Canterbury College, where you get to meet our team, show off your previous work and find the course that is right for you.
Career prospects
Example:
Artists
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£35,880
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.
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Fashion student Maddie helps out at Kit Lifestyle in Broadstairs, after impressing the manager with her ‘can-do attitude’.
Maddie Dungar
“I enjoy experimenting with different materials, and I love that we have access to different studios such as the print room and the sculpture studio. These facilities are fantastic and really help inspire different ideas.”
Bianca Albeanu
Art & Design course
Art & Design students worked with professional artist Freyja Crow to brighten up some of the hoarding in Canterbury.
CSVA Social Action
We’re part of six community-based colleges
