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Creative & Performing Arts

The Creative Industries offer some of the most highly sought-after employment in the graduate job market. Competition for the best positions may be fierce but job satisfaction is high.

Course list

What Uni Reviews

Love it, best decision I've ever made. The course, tutors, and peers have all helped to make the experience enjoyable. I'm really enjoying the creative freedom on the course and how freely I am able to express my own ideas, but also enjoy taking inspiration from my peers. *****
- Anonymous
Excellent facilities and tutors. *****
- Leanne
It felt like a place I could fit in and the people there were helpful in my experience at the university. ****
- David
Potential careers in...
  • Illustration
  • Photography
  • Fashion Design
  • Performance
  • Theatrical Production
  • Directing

Welcome to Creative & Performing Arts at B&FC


Turner prize nominee. Debut at London Fashion Week. Your illustration on the cover of a best-selling novel. With exciting opportunities in areas as diverse as illustration, graphic design, fashion and photography, who says you couldn't be the next Damien Hirst, Rankin or Vivienne Westwood?
Our programmes take your performance work to the next level. With the help of industry-expert tutors who know exactly what it takes to succeed in these demanding and highly competitive fields, you will finesse your skills, broadening the scope of your experience as you take advantage of the opportunities that live briefs, a fully operational onsite theatre and cutting-edge recording studios provide.

 

The quality of our provision is reflected in the professional accreditation we have achieved and the facilities we invest in to ensure our students work with industry-standard equipment. Opportunities are vast and with the right skills, students can expect to achieve higher-than-average salaries and quick progression to senior roles.
 

Affording your course

We know that people are concerned about the costs associated with studying for a degree and also if having a degree will be worth it once they graduate. Here are just a few things to think about before you make a final decision.

  • There really is nothing to pay up front. You can get a tuition fee loan and repayments don't kick in until after you graduate and are earning at least £25K.
  • Even when you're earning £30,000,  the repayments are only £37.50 per month.
  • You can get help towards living and childcare costs.
  • Graduates, on average, earn approximately £10K more than their non-graduate counterparts. That's around £600 extra per month.
What our students say

"The tutors here are all amazing. It's actually such a great place to be, the environment is so nice. It's welcoming, it's warm, everyone gets along really well."

- Katie

"I'm actually better off doing my degree than I was doing a part-time job. If I'd realised how much financial support was available, I wouldn't have put off doing a degree for so long. I'm absolutely loving it and my job prospects are already so much better." 

 - Yvonne, degree-level student

  • £28,950 average annual salary in this sector

  • A stunning public gallery space - offering students the opportunity to see professional artists' current work and exhibit their own

  • Access to state-of-the-art equipment, theatre space, recording and art studios

Tutor Profile - Angy Young

Qualifications:
MA in Fashion Innovation, PGCE

Industry Background:
Throughout my academic career I have also worked as a freelance designer/maker and as a collaborator on collections which have featured at London and Paris Fashion Weeks. More recently, I started CONVERT, a range of trend-led sustainable clothing.

Area of Expertise:
Fashion Design and Production, Couture Finishing, Pattern Cutting, Sustainability, Costume Design.

Enjoys teaching at B&FC because:
Seeing students fulfil their creative potential and produce outstanding collections at the end of their course never fails to impress and inspire me.

A creative arts student with red hair passionately painting on an easel, showcasing her artistic talent and dedication.
A photography student is silhouetted in front of a bright light while practicing with his equipment.
A creative arts student meticulously shapes a clay sculpture, showcasing their artistic skills and dedication to their craft.
A creative arts student is engaged in painting on an easel, with a window providing bright, natural light in the background.
The wall of an art studio with various images and drawings, highlights the artistic projects of students in creative arts.
A student artistically playing an acoustic guitar on stage, honing her performance skills in front of an audience.
A creative arts student with red hair passionately painting on an easel, showcasing her artistic talent and dedication. A photography student is silhouetted in front of a bright light while practicing with his equipment. A creative arts student meticulously shapes a clay sculpture, showcasing their artistic skills and dedication to their craft. A creative arts student is engaged in painting on an easel, with a window providing bright, natural light in the background. The wall of an art studio with various images and drawings, highlights the artistic projects of students in creative arts. A student artistically playing an acoustic guitar on stage, honing her performance skills in front of an audience.
A creative arts student with red hair passionately painting on an easel, showcasing her artistic talent and dedication.
A photography student is silhouetted in front of a bright light while practicing with his equipment.
A creative arts student meticulously shapes a clay sculpture, showcasing their artistic skills and dedication to their craft.
A creative arts student is engaged in painting on an easel, with a window providing bright, natural light in the background.
The wall of an art studio with various images and drawings, highlights the artistic projects of students in creative arts.
A student artistically playing an acoustic guitar on stage, honing her performance skills in front of an audience.

What we offer...

Creative Arts

Course TitleStart DateDay(s)Duration
Art & Design (Arts Practice) - HNC08/09/25Mon - Wed1 Year
Art & Design (Arts Practice) - HND08/09/25Tue - Thur1 Year
Art & Design (Fashion, Textiles & Costume) - HNC08/09/25Tue - Thur1 Year
Art & Design (Fashion, Textiles & Costume) - HND08/09/25Wed - Fri1 Year
Art & Design (Illustration & Design) - HNC08/09/25Tue - Thur1 Year
Art & Design (Illustration & Design) - HND08/09/25Tue - Thur1 Year
Art & Design (Photography) - HNC08/09/25Wed - Fri1 Year
Art & Design (Photography) - HND08/09/26Wed - Fri1 Year
Creative Practice - BA Hons Degree - Topup08/09/25Thur & Fri1 Year

 


Performing Arts & Music

Course TitleStart DateDay(s)Duration
Immersive Performance Practice - Certificate of Higher Education08/09/25Tue - Thur1 Year
Music (Technology) - HNC08/09/25Mon - Wed1 Year
Music Production - HND08/09/25Tue - Thur1 Year

Student case study - Alexia

Why did you decide to study this qualification?
I decided to study this qualification as I've always been interested in fashion and wanted to expand my skills and learn new techniques.

Why did you choose B&FC?
I chose B&FC as I had previously studied an art course here and felt comfortable when being interviewed by my future tutor she made me feel very welcomed and helped ease my nerves. 

What have been the benefits of studying here?
One of the main benefits of studying here are the great resources. I have been able to learn how to use all the different sewing machines and other industry focused equipment which is an excellent basis for my future career.

What are you hoping to do in the future?
In the future I hope to have my own brand selling my custom designed and produced garments. I am working towards a professional level in my sewing skills and am also learning how to build a website.

Study Support - at a glance

We offer a range of services to support you across all areas of student life, with specialist support available for students with disabilities.

  • Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)
  • One-to-one and group study support sessions
  • Pre-degree preparation workshops
  • IT Support

Still unsure?

Learn more about our Creative & Performing Arts courses from the course list above.
Book a place at our next Open Event - a great opportunity to meet the tutors, ask questions and check out our facilities.
Contact our Course Enquiries Team if you have any questions about Creative & Performing Arts degree-level study at B&FC.
Call: 01253 504343
Email: info@blackpool.ac.uk