Study Art and Design at Coleg Sir Gâr and Ceredigion

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and turn your passion for art into a fulfilling career? Welcome to Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion’s vibrant Art & Design faculty, where imagination knows no bounds and every brushstroke is a step towards self-discovery and innovation.

On our Art and Design courses, you won’t just learn about art; you’ll immerse yourself in a world of endless possibilities, exploring a wide range of mediums, techniques, and styles. From drawing and painting to sculpture and digital design, our expert lecturers will guide you through a hands-on curriculum that nurtures your unique artistic voice and empowers you to push the boundaries of creativity.

But it’s not just about what you create; it’s about the impact you’ll make. A career in art and design isn’t just about making beautiful things – it’s about telling stories, sparking emotions, and inspiring change. Whether you’re drawn to the canvas, the wheel, or the gallery, our program will empower you to transform your passion into a lifelong pursuit of creativity.

So, if you’re ready to unleash your inner artist and embark on a journey of self-expression, join us in studying Art & Design at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion. Together, let’s paint a brighter future and leave a lasting impression on the world.

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Why study Art and Design at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion

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Purpose built art studios with traditional and contemporary equipment for creative making including ceramic wheels and kilns, photographic dark rooms, a metal foundry, looms, animation software and more.
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Purposefully small groups resulting in learning which is tailored to the individual to help develop your creativity and critical thinking.
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Dedicated and creative staff who are practitioners and working in their industry.

Past Students

Three students with brightly coloured hair painting whilst surrounded by art supplies.

Past students have gone on to…

  1. Various jobs within the creative arts such as; TV & film photographer, prop designer, fashion and textile designer, book illustrator, animator, museum curator and more.
  2. Set up their own art and design businesses.
  3. Go on to further study and gain Masters degrees and teaching qualifications.
Students in protective clothing working in the metal foundry. The image is dark and highlighted by sparks of metal and fire.

Carmarthen School of Art

Carmarthen School of Art has been providing Art education since 1854, being one of the first Art Schools set up in Britain following the Great Exhibition in Crystal Palace in London. The School has been continually evolving ever since, responding to social, creative and cultural developments and the changing needs of its students, industry and wider community. 

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Close up of a student using a pottery wheel.
Over the shoulder shot of a student doing a charcoal sketch.
Students in a white photography studio, doing a fashion photoshoot.
Close up of a student doing a pencil sketch portrait.
Student crouching down working on a large piece of textiles.
A student with a metal hammer making jewellery.

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Luke Osmond and Will Matthews holding award

Art and design students explore culture and creativity in Berlin

Nearly 30 art and design students from Coleg Sir Gâr’s Carmarthen School of Art spent three days in Berlin exploring German culture and all things creative.

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Laura Thomas, Carmarthen School of Art lecturer, wins the gold medal at Eisteddfod for craft and design

Laura Thomas, an established woven textile artist and lecturer at Carmarthen School of Art, has won gold at the national Eisteddfod 2024.

Laura Thomas stood in gallery in front of her artwork