Creative short courses
Whether you are a beginner or a professional, on one of our creative short courses you'll find yourself learning in an enjoyable, supportive and professional environment. Led by experts, our courses are ideal if you are:
- exploring your creative skills in a favourite discipline
- reviewing your career
- building a portfolio for college or work
- working in industry and in need of a refresher
- wishing to develop a specialist skill to support other studies
- training others and looking for new approaches to content and delivery
- searching for expertise to help develop your business.
To browse our short courses and securely book your place, visit the NTU Online Store.
We have a range of different creative short courses available. Subjects include:
- Business Skills
- Courses for 14-17 Year Olds (summer only)
- Creativity Process
- Decorative Arts
- Fashion
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Interiors and Architecture
- Performance and Design
- Photography and the Moving Image
- Portfolio Building
- Product and 3D Design
- Textiles
- Writing and Storytelling.
Classes take place during the daytime, evenings and Saturdays as well as the Easter, Christmas and Summer holidays. They range from ten-week evening classes to one-week intensive courses, and studio activities are supported by manageable homework projects. Class sizes are limited so booking early is advised. You must be aged 18 or above to attend (unless you are enrolling someone on to a course specifically aimed at our younger audience).
Group discount
Book four places on any course and only pay for three. Contact us for further details.
Find out more
Download the brochures here:
- 2012-13 Short Course Programme (Evening, Daytime, Saturday, Christmas and Easter)
- Creative Short Courses brochure
You can also read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information, or download a booking form if you prefer to pay by post.
Any questions or request a brochure by post?
- Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2813
- Email the Creative Short Courses team
Bespoke short courses for business and groups
Our short course programme can apply to groups as well as individuals. If you are interested in building team spirit through an exciting photography workshop, looking to improve presentation skills using our acting tutors, or training your staff in software skills, then NTU is the place to come. We can arrange one-day workshops, regular evening courses or events at your own venue - all tailored to your needs. Contact us for further details.
Interested in furthering your studies?
Open days are an ideal opportunity for you to find out how undergraduate and postgraduate courses can help you enhance your creative skills and improve your career prospects. Come along and meet current students or join us on a guided tour of our facilities. Read more on our open days page.
