Design & Digital Arts
We live in a rapidly changing world where design and digital communication is in a constant state of flux and evolution.
At the Nottingham School of Art & Design, we encourage our students to explore design in all its guises, from analogue to digital, live performance to animation, no matter how you tell your stories, we provide you with the tools to expand your creativity, learn, and experiment.
Cross collaboration is present in all of our courses, as creatives we feel this approach is the best way to spark imagination and nurture new leaders in this ever-changing industry. Mix this with our industry standard facilities, expert academic staff, and strong connections within the national and international community, we give you the solid foundations to reach your full potential and succeed.
Discover our Design & Digital Art courses
Design for Performance
Do you see yourself designing costumes for London’s West End or working behind the scenes on the next blockbuster? If the answer is yes, our design for stage and screen courses will open up a wide range of careers in this diverse field.
Fine Art
Transform your artistic passion into a career by exploring the diverse range of modern fine art mediums available, all within a city renowned for its vibrant and inspiring creative community.
Games, Animation and VFX
With the rise of independent production houses and the arrival of VR into the gaming mainstream, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the industry – so could you be the next Miyamato, Kojima or Houser?
Graphic Design and Illustration
If you aspire to a creative career in graphic design and illustration, we can help you explore a range of opportunities for an exciting future.
Media, Communications, Film and Television
Are you an inspiring creative with a passion for film, photography or television? Make your mark on one of society’s most powerful influencers with one of our diverse degree courses.
Photography
Today’s photographers are much more than just picture-makers. Discover how you can shape the world through your lens and use pictures to communicate across languages and beyond words.
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The Design & Digital Arts Building
Our new Design & Digital Arts building places Nottingham as a UK hub for film, television, animation, UX design, games design, graphic design and more.