Creative Arts, Film & Media
Creativity is intelligence having fun.
If creativity is in your DNA, then imagine yourself crafting a career from your passion. Express your ideas and develop technical skills with a range of pathways.
Your artistic talents will be developed in our faculty which contains specialist studios and industry-standard equipment. Throughout your creative course, you will build a portfolio of work and have the opportunity to enter your work in industry and sector awards as well as exhibiting in our fantastic end of year art exhibition.
Available Courses
Leek College
Extended Diploma in Photography
Level 3
Full-Time
Vocational Courses
Leek College
Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice
Level 3
Full-Time
Vocational Courses
Leek College
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Art and Design Skills
Level 2
Full-Time
Vocational Courses
Newcastle College
Creative Art, Drawing and Painting for All Abilities
Adult Leisure
Part-Time
Adults
Stafford College
Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice
Level 3
Full-Time
Vocational Courses
Newcastle College
Extended Diploma in Photography and Digital Media
Level 3
Full-Time
Vocational Courses
Once you’ve completed your studies, you could progress to a creative university or bag a creative job like some of our former students. Pete Bebb won an Oscar and BAFTA for Visual Effects in the Hollywood movie Inception and James Brown was part of the visual effects team who worked on the Oscar winning 2016 Disney remake of the Jungle Book.
Showcase your work: At the end of each academic year, we host our annual Art Exhibitions. The exhibitions which take place at both Newcastle and Stafford campuses, have risen in popularity over the years and welcome hundreds of visitors, keen to view the work of some of the most talented students in and around Staffordshire. It encompasses all creative subjects from our creative faculties, which includes graphic design courses, animation, media, film, games design, art & design, illustration, photography and fashion courses.
Reach higher: If you're ready to move onto a university level qualification we offer full-time HNC and HND courses in Digital Content Creation. If you’re not quite ready for university we also offer a Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice.
Unleash your imagination and express your unique vision with our creative arts courses. From traditional courses in photography and ceramics to digital art forms including graphic design and media studies - delve into artistic expression and experimentation, and explore a diverse range of mediums and techniques. Develop your skills in a supportive environment and prepare to make your mark in the ever-evolving world of visual arts.
Explore the power of visual storytelling and digital communication with our Film, TV and Media courses. Learn to craft compelling narratives, master cinematography techniques, and navigate the ever-changing landscape of media production. Start your journey today and make your mark.
The opportunities that I'd had have been a highlight of my time at NSCG and have allowed me to develop my skills while doing something I’m passionate about.
Samuel Foster
Course(s)
A Levels in History (B), Film Studies (A) and Media Studies (A*)
School
Chesterton Community Sports College
Destination
University of Staffordshire to study Film Production
I’ve really enjoyed the creative projects on my course and the chance to develop my skills in a supportive environment.
Katie Lewis
Course(s)
A Levels in Media Studies (A*), English Literature & Language (B) and Film Studies (B)
School
Out of Area
Destination
York St John University to study Film and Television
I’ve loved being surrounded by creative people and having the freedom to bring my ideas to life.
Lauren Martin
Course(s)
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Fashion (D*D*D*)
School
St Joseph's College
Destination
Nottingham Trent University to study Fashion Promotion
The specialist facilities and creative atmosphere at NSCG helped me develop my own style and grow in confidence.
Lola Corcoaran
Course(s)
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Fashion (D*D*D*)
School
King Edward VI High School
Destination
Nottingham Trent University to study Fashion Design
The practical projects gave me the chance to build my skills and discover what I want to do next.
Mateus Santos Gaspavino
Course(s)
Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (MMM)
School
Sir Graham Balfour School
Destination
NSCG Stafford College to study HNC Digital Content Creation
The specialist facilities gave me the chance to develop my creative and technical skills through hands-on projects.
Isaac Daniel
Course(s)
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma Games Design & 3D Modelling (D*D*D)
School
Sir Graham Balfour School
Destination
University of Staffordshire to study Games Art
The industry-standard equipment and practical experience made every project feel exciting and helped me develop my confidence.
Sophie Bholah
Course(s)
Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (D*D*D*)
School
Sir Graham Balfour School
Destination
University of Salford to study TV and Radio Production
