be visual!

We live in a very visual world - TV, films and the Internet are a big part of our lives. Studying art + design helps you to understand and appreciate this world.

Creativity is a core part of life - by expressing yourself in art + design you are able to share your thoughts, ideas and emotions with the world. Each piece of art you make is unique and personal to you and the more art you make the more you will develop your creative side.

Working to design briefs, understanding how to develop ideas that will impress clients and solving problems are core skills you will develop as a designer. These skills are invaluable in many careers, many businesses and in life in general.

It is crucial to be self-reflective about your own work - putting yourself, your feelings, your skills and your ideas on the line takes courage. It takes more courage to criticise yourself and seek criticism in order to make your work better.