Turn your passion into a creative career!
Our visual communication courses give you first-hand experience of what it’s like working in industry.
You'll get access to an extensive range of facilities such as dedicated moving-image studios, Cintiq drawing stations, and games console laboratories — all designed to enhance and extend your creative skillset.
You'll get the opportunity to work on live projects, be involved in competitions, showcase your work at exhibitions, and demonstrate your knowledge through work placements, giving you invaluable knowledge to transfer towards your dream role in the creative and cultural industries once you graduate.
See your subject in action
Watch our subject videos, explore the facilities you'll be using and take a look at some of our alumni and student stories to get a real insight into what it's like to study visual communication at NTU
There's so much to look forward to!
Find out more about some of the exciting opportunities you will get as a student at the Nottingham School of Art & Design.
Co Lab
Expand your learning in work-like experiences. Gain the skills employers want in the industry through teamwork, collaborative practice, communication, and more.
Optional Modules
Enhance your studies with our optional modules, offering a blend of unique content and flexible delivery options. Choose from a range of modules to tailor your learning experience and connect across disciplines.
We are what we create
Explore our online showcase - We Are Creatives. Celebrating the work of the Nottingham School of Art & Design's students, you will find a sneak peak of some of our student's work - giving you a real insight into what it's like to be part of the NTU creative community.
See some of the facilities you'll get to use
Our visual communication facilities are based in the new Design & Digital Arts building – a hub of innovation, equipped with the latest technology and designed to inspire creativity.
Our new Art & Design building
Discover our new landmark building in Nottingham for Creative Industries. Our new building will provide dedicated spaces for visual communication, moving image and digital screen disciplines within Nottingham School of Art & Design.
Take a look for yourself
You’ll also have the opportunity to use resources and equipment from across the Nottingham School of Art & Design and the wider university. Take a look at all the facilities available to you across the Nottingham School of Art & design.
What else you need to know about studying at NTU
Why study at NTU?
NTU is one of the most popular universities in the UK – find out why we should be your next step.
Fees and funding
Everything you need to know about fees and funding while you’re at university, including tuition fees and living costs, how you’ll pay for your studies, and bursaries and scholarships.
Accommodation
We make accommodation easy. Our halls of residence are secure, inclusive of all bills, and within easy reach of campuses and amenities, giving you more time to focus on your studies, settling in, and making friends.
Student life
University is about so much more than just your studies. Everything’s on offer here — there’s sport, art, music, food, and so much more.
Take your next steps towards joining NTU
Whether you're ready to accept your offer, or still want a little time, we've got you covered.
NTU Applicant Portal
If you've applied directly to NTU, or are progressing from Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), log into the NTU Applicant Portal to check your next steps.
View your course page
Still need more information? Browse your course page for further details, including a list of all available course modules and potential graduate career options.