With its stimulating atmosphere, our Creative and Design department is one of the most exciting places to study in Kent.
Creative and Design
Creative Media
Transform ideas into captivating visuals and content with one of our Creative Media courses. You will create work that aims to inform, entertain and inspire.
Visual Arts
Discover the world of Visual Arts as you master a variety of timeless mediums. You will explore the depths of artistic expression to create meaningful and unique pieces.
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.
Life as a Creative and Design student
Streets Ahead Collective
The Visual Arts department have helped transform the former Saffron Café in Canterbury High Street into a pop-up art shop.
The shop sold a collection of art designed by EKC Canterbury College students. This has been a great opportunity for students who have gained valuable transferrable skills, alongside dedicated work experience in the Arts industry.
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.
Career prospects
Example:
Artists
£
£42,640
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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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.
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