Ceramics Handbuilding and Throwing - Intermediate
If you have some experience of ceramics and would like to develop your skills further, perhaps with a view to selling or exhibiting your work, or just for pleasure, then this course is for you.
News, Views and Journalism
What is news? Where does it come from? Would you like to discuss current affairs while unpicking the ways that events and opinions are presented in the media? Join this course run by experienced BBC journalist, Stuart Buckman, to explore journalism, bias and how we communicate and present ourselves and our stories, in and out of the media.
English and Maths Courses
We offer English and Maths course at all levels. Most courses lead to a recognized qualification, either Functional Skills or GCSEs. Our courses are available at a wide variety of days and times across two our campuses (Parkshot and Hillcroft Campus) so they can fit around your other courses, work...
ViewSketchUp and LayOut for Designers
This course will be delivered online.
Want to bring your design ideas to life in 3D? This course introduces you to Sketch-Up, a free and easy-to-learn 3D modelling software. It's perfect for interior designers, architects, garden designers, set designers and anyone passionate about visualising 3D spaces. You'll gain the skills to create and present your designs with confidence.
Urban and Rural Landscape Painting and Drawing
Want to capture the beauty of the world around you? This course helps you build the confidence and skills to draw and paint landscapes, urban scenes, and everything in between. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll explore different drawing and painting techniques. You'll learn to capture the character of places, from architectural details to the vastness of the sky. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to connect with their environment through art.
Introduction to UI and UX with Figma
Want to learn how to design user-friendly digital experiences? In this course, you’ll learn how to work as a UX Designer using Figma, a versatile design tool. Figma allows designers and teams to create, prototype and collaborate on various projects, including websites, mobile applications and other digital products and experiences. This course is for anyone interested in UI/UX design and wants to gain practical skills using a leading industry tool.
Advanced Practice - Film and Video
This UAL Level 3 Extended Project Qualification(Film and Video) has been designed to give students the tools and techniques to understand how to plan, initiate, investigate, carry out and evaluate a project. It supports the development of key skills such as communication, organisation, planning, time management, reflection and academic development.
This qualification allows students to explore and develop their creativity in the selection and investigation of the project they choose to undertake. Students will have the opportunity to develop transferable skills, making them versatile individuals who could progress to a range of Higher Education courses or employment, due to the qualification being valued by universities.
The course carries the following UCAS points tariff subject to grade.
UCAS Points - A* 28 / A 24 / B 20 / C 16 / D 12 / E 8
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care (DL)
This course will be delivered online.
Are you interested in learning more about dementia and how to provide the best possible care? With an increasing number of people affected by dementia, understanding the condition is more important than ever. On this Level 3 course, you will learn about different types of dementia, treatments, and holistic care approaches. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, those considering a career in healthcare, or volunteers working with people affected by dementia. Gain valuable knowledge and skills to make a real difference.
Painting and Drawing from Art History Short Course
Why Study This Course:
Are you interested in learning about art and and artists, and using what you learn to inspire your own art? This course is designed just for you! We'll introduce you to the history and techniques of well known and less well known artists. You'll learn techniques of drawing and painting through exploring the work of artists who have gone before, discovering new ways to develop your creativity in a friendly, relaxed environment with a supportive tutor.
CISCO Certified Network Associate V7 (Intensive)
A CCNA certification opens the doors to a career in networking. Having this qualification means you have what it takes to setup and manage a small, enterprise branch network. the CCNA7 is your first step toward CCNA certification and will help you stand out from the crowd in entry-level positions.
This course comprehensive and exciting course will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to understand and set up small/medium sized routed networks using Cisco devices. The course prepares you to take the CCNA exam and is aimed at those people who wish to enter the IT industry and work in networking or IT support. The course is delivered on site but learners wishing to access the course entirely remotely can be considered on a case by case basis subject to their prior knowledge and ability to self direct learning.
Please note this course is supported by our CISCO Academy and is an intensive programme. Late starts are possible subject to you meeting specific criteria or having prior experience. For example you may be working in an IT infrastructure or networking related role and need to attain this qualification for professional development reasons. You may also have an older version of the CCNA, partial prior achievement and wish to upgrade it to the latest standard.