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

Art and Design Courses at Oaklands College

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UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media

Full Time Level 1 FLTADA1F/1 St Albans Campus

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design

Full Time Level 2 DP2ADA1F/1 St Albans Campus

UAL Level 3 National Diploma / Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art and Design

Full Time Level 3 DP3ATA1F/1 St Albans Campus

UAL Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Fashion

Full Time Level 3 DP3FHA1F/1 St Albans Campus

UAL Diploma & Extended Diploma in Fashion Business and Retail

Full Time Level 3 DP3FBA1F/1 St Albans Campus

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News: 30 June 2026

Oaklands College Festival of Achievement 2026 Celebrates Student Success

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.

News: 21 June 2026

End of Year Art & Fashion Show Celebrates Student Creativity and Transformation

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.

News: 24 May 2026

Level 3 Art Students Showcase Their Creativity in Public Art Installation for Welwyn Garden City Centenary Project

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.

News: 08 May 2026

Fashion Students Gain Industry Insight at the University of Hertfordshire

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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