Art, Design and Multimedia

Would you like to develop your talent in art, design or multimedia and train for a career within the creative industries?

About Art, Design and Multimedia

Turn your passion for art, design and multimedia into your future career. CAVC is one of the largest providers of creative industry courses in the country. Our courses develop your skills, knowledge and let you try different techniques to find your chosen specialism and possible future career.
You will learn with our expert teachers in our fantastic specialist studios including art, print, photography, film, fashion, 3D Design and Mac and multimedia suites. And there’s great opportunities to link with employers, work on live projects with real clients, attend masterclasses, participate in skills competitions and make cultural and industry trips to support your development during your course.

Your CAVC

Students on art, design and multimedia courses are offered exciting opportunities to support their progress – developing exhibitions in high profile venues, working on live briefs with employers and through unique ways to develop and showcase their work.

Your Industry

The Creative industries is one of the fastest growing sectors with 56,000 people employed in Wales and an annual turnover of £2.2bn. Within the Creative industries, there are 4,250 job openings predicted from now until 2029, with average earnings over £33,500 in the Cardiff Capital Region (Lightcast, 2024).

Your Future

Many art, design and multimedia students go on to study at universities across the UK, including renowned arts locations Central Saint Martins and Goldsmiths. CAVC also offers a unique set of Foundation Degrees to progress onto including Games Art and Design, Graphic Design and Product Design. Others use their portfolios, industry and other experience gained to step straight into employment in areas such as Graphic Design, Website Design, Content Development and Media Production.

Art, Design and Multimedia Courses

Art

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Art and Design L1 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus
Art & Design L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Art & Design L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus
Art & Design L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus
Art & Design L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Art & Design - Foundation L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Design (Fashion, Graphic & Product)

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Ceramics L1 Part Time Contact us for dates Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Mixed Media (Graphics, Photography & 3D Design) L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
3D Printing for Small Businesses L3 Part Time 13 January 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Fashion Design L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Graphic Design L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Introduction to CAD/CAM L3 Part Time 28 April 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Product Design (3D) L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundation Degree in Game Art & Design L5 Full Time 9 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundation Degree in Product Design L5 Full Time 16 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Creative Media & Photography

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Digital Photography L1 Part Time 26 October 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
MAC on Track - Film & Media L1 Full Time 2 October 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
MAC on Track - Media Skills & Content Creation L1 Full Time 30 September 2025 Barry Campus
Ministry of Life Multi Media L1 Full Time 25 April 2025 25 April 2026 Community Location
Creative Media Production and Technology (Film and TV) L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
MAC on Track - Developing Games with Impact L2 Full Time 30 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
MAC on Track - Filmmaking L2 Full Time 30 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
MAC on Track - Photography L2 Full Time 2 October 2025 Barry Campus
Ministry of Life - Music Industry Skills L1 L2 Full Time 4 September 2025 6 September 2025 Community Location
Mixed Media (Graphics, Photography & 3D Design) L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Creative Media Production and Technology (Film and TV) L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Digital Arts, Animation and Communication L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Photography L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Advanced Adobe After Effects L4 Part Time Dates to be confirmed. City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Advanced Adobe Premier Pro L4 Part Time Dates to be confirmed. City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Technical & Production Practice - Professional Diploma (Film & Photography) L4 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundation Degree in Graphic Communication L5 Full Time 16 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff