If you’re passionate about creativity, our Art and Design courses provide the perfect platform to develop your skills and bring your ideas to life. Working in specialist studios across ceramics, illustration and digital design, you’ll explore a range of creative techniques while building a strong professional portfolio. Guided by experienced tutors and inspired by exciting live projects, you’ll be prepared for careers in graphic design, illustration, fine art, product design and digital media, as well as university and other progression opportunities.
This course has been really beneficial for my art education and has given me the tools and guidance to be able to move onto higher education. You get a chance to explore your artistic skills and a use a range of different creative mediums. You also get the opportunity to use a range of different studio spaces and be taught by experienced tutors who have extensive experience in the industry.
Olivia Webb
Art & Design Student
Example job roles:
Art, Fashion and Design Photographer
Keep up-to-date with all the latest Art, Fashion & Design News
News: 30 June 2026
This week, Oaklands College proudly hosted its Festival of Achievement Week 2026, welcoming students, parents and carers to celebrate the dedication, progress and accomplishments of our outstanding learners.
Read MoreNews: 21 June 2026
This week, our Art, Fashion and Design team hosted their highly anticipated End of Year Art & Fashion Show, welcoming more than 400 attendees to celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of our students.
Read MoreNews: 24 May 2026
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding work of our Level 3 Art students who recently contributed to a collaborative public art project in preparation for the upcoming 100th anniversary of Welwyn Garden City train station in 2026.
Read MoreNews: 08 May 2026
Fashion Business, Fashion Retail and Fashion Design students from Oaklands College recently participated in an enriching course experience day at the University of Hertfordshire Fashion Department, gaining valuable exposure to higher education and industry-level creative practice.
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