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
Our range of courses develop your skills and knowledge and let you try different techniques to find your chosen specialism and possible future career. You will learn in our fantastic specialist studios including art, print, photography, film, fashion, 3D Design and Mac and multimedia suites. Our brand new Creative Arts Academy provides a bespoke space, specialist facilities and an inspiring environment to make your visions a reality.
CAVC is the founder college for the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural in Wales – providing great opportunities for students to link with employers. You also have the opportunity to work on live projects, with real clients, during your course.
Your CAVC
Students get the chance to gain real live brief experience developing exhibitions for renowned venues such as National Museum and Gallery Wales and developing work for high profile projects and organisations such as Roald Dahl City of the Unexpected, Motorpoint Arena, BBC Introducing, BBC Digital and Royal Opera House.
Your Industry
The Creative industries is one of the fastest growing sectors in Wales with an annual turnover of £1.9bn. Within the Creative industries, there are nearly 3,000 job openings predicted from now until 2024 and a 16.0% growth in Cardiff Capital Region (EMSI, 2018). Average earnings within the Cardiff Capital Region was over £30,000. (EMSI, 2019)
Your Future
Many students go on to study university courses across the UK, as well as onto one of the great range of Foundation Degrees we run at CAVC in subjects including Film, Games Art and Design, Photography and Music. Others use the experience they have gained on their course to go straight into employment in areas such as Graphic Design, Website Design and Media Production.
Art, Design and Multimedia Courses
Art & Design
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | L1 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus |
| Ceramics | L1 Part Time | 2 October 2023 | Barry Campus |
| Art & Design | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Art & Design | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus |
| 3D Printing for Small Businesses | L3 Part Time | 6 November 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Art & Design | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus |
| Art & Design - Foundation | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Drawing and Illustration | L3 Part Time | 18 January 2024 19 April 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Photography | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Graphics & Design
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printing for Small Businesses | L3 Part Time | 6 November 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Graphic Design | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Introduction to CAD/CAM | L3 Part Time | 10 January 2024 8 May 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Product Design (3D) | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Creative Media & Fashion
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramics | L1 Part Time | 2 October 2023 | Barry Campus |
| Introduction to Digital Photography Level 1 (Beginners) | L1 Part Time | 4 September 2023 15 January 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Mac On Track - BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Exploring the Film Industry | L1 Full Time | 2 October 2023 | Community Location |
| MAC On Track - Digital Media | L1 Full Time | 2 October 2023 3 October 2023 | Barry Campus Community Location |
| Art & Design | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Creative Media Production and Technology (Film and TV) | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Digital Photography | L2 Part Time | 7 September 2023 18 January 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Documentary Photography | L2 Part Time | 10 January 2024 18 April 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Photo Editing for Digital Photographers | L1 L2 Part Time | 6 September 2023 17 January 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Creative Media Production and Technology (Film and TV) | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Multimedia Design (Interactive Media) | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Advanced Adobe After Effects (PLA) | L4 Part Time | 9 November 2023 8 February 2024 11 April 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Advanced Adobe Photoshop (PLA) | L4 Part Time | 5 October 2023 5 December 2023 7 March 2024 9 May 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Advanced Adobe Premier Pro (PLA) | L4 Part Time | 7 November 2023 9 January 2024 5 March 2024 7 May 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Foundation Degrees
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design - Foundation | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Introduction to CAD/CAM | L3 Part Time | 10 January 2024 8 May 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE) in Electronic Music Production | L5 Full Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE) in Music Performance & Recording | L5 Full Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Foundation Degree in Game Art & Design | L5 Full Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Foundation Degree in Graphic Communication | L5 Full Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Foundation Degree in Product Design | L5 Full Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| BA(Hons) Electronic Music Production (Top-up) | L6 Full Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| BMus(Hons) in Music Performance & Recording (Top-up) | L6 Full Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
