The creative industries are one of the fastest growing in the UK and in particular within the Leeds region the number of jobs within this sector are 40% higher than the England average. The curriculum intent of the Extended Diploma Art and Design course is to immerse students within Art and Design at a higher level in order to supply them with a well-rounded skill set to access the best opportunities within the creative industries upon completion.
Understanding, conceptual thinking and creativity are some of the main skills developed within the curriculum. With this being a full-time programme, students develop a wide range of professionally led skills within Fine Art, Graphics, Design, Photography, Textiles and craft.