Art & Design
We live in a visual world where everything we consume can be linked to the creative industries in some way; from advertising, design, visual arts, film, TV, animation, photography, computer games, interactive media, illustration, fashion, interior design, theatre, dance, music, set design and jewellery. An artist or designer is instrumental in the creation of each and every product.
Our specialist full and part-time courses include Levels 2 and 3 Diplomas in Art and Design, Level 3 Photography and the Level 3/4 UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. HNC and HND courses are also available in a variety of creative arts subjects. Our professional workshops at the English Bridge Campus provide a vibrant and stimulating environment in which to access great resources as well as tap into the skills of our specialist tutors, many being practising professional artists and designers with extensive links in industry.
Over two million people in the UK are employed in the creative industries, which range from architecture to advertising and fashion to film and constitute one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. Young British artists and designers are at the forefront of the world’s creative industries.
My tutors were very supportive and let me try out my unique ideas and helped me think independently which helped me win an award at the Shropshire Decorative and Fine Arts Society. I am currently working at a Blacksmiths, dealing in speciality art until I start at Hertfordshire University, studying Character and Creative Effects.
Student Success
Students have exhibited at a variety of venues including an art exhibition in support of local young artists at Weston Park and at the University of Arts London, Origins II Exhibition - a prestigious show at Chelsea School of Art showcasing the very best work nationally.
Past Students
Former students include portrait painter, Peter Edwards, winner of the prestigious international BP Portrait Award, who completed the Art Foundation course at the College. He has many portrait paintings in the permanent collection at the National Portrait Gallery. Ed Barber OBE of Barber Osgerby (Olympic Torch 2012 designers), Rae Smith (award winning National Theatre set-designer and designer of War Horse set), Helen Foot (weaver and freelance designer for Paul Smith and Alexander McQueen) and Robert Mahoney (Senior Designer for Graphic Thought Facility in London) are all Shrewsbury College art graduates.
Career Options
Career options and national starting averages include:
- Art Editor £18,000 - £40,000
- Product Designer £19,000 - £50,000
You could move on to be an:
- Art Therapist £26,000 - £48,000
- Advertising Art Director £18,000 - £100,000
Source: National Careers Service
As a lecturer and exhibiting artist it is very gratifying to work with such a high calibre of art students. The art school is an inspirational place, where learning is a reciprocal process - I learn from students and they learn from me.
Qualifications:
- MA in Design Management
- PGCE with QTS
- BA (Hons) in 3D Design
Experience:
- 16 years teaching experience, 13 at Shrewsbury College
- Course Leader for the UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
- Published by Shandong University, Jinan and Cumulus - the International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media
- Exhibited in many venues including the Royal Academy of Arts
- His works are included in the collections of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge and the Kasser Art Foundation of Montclair, N.J.
Ed says…
As a lecturer and exhibiting artist it is very gratifying to work with such a high calibre of art students. The art school is an inspirational place, where learning is a reciprocal process - I learn from students and they learn from me.
