Blackpool School of Art Course Guide September 2026 Entry

BLACKPOOL SCHOOL OF ARTS SCHOOL LEAVER PROSPECTUS 2026 K R A M R U MAKE YO

Let your creativity shine

Join a vibrant creative community

At Blackpool School of Arts, we are dedicated to helping individuals explore their creative spark.

Blackpool has an amazing cultural heritage and, just like our rock, creativity runs right through the heart of our community.

So, whether you’re fascinated by fashion, driven by design or passionate about performance, choosing to study here is the perfect start to your creative journey.

Showcasing a history steeped in performance, Blackpool boasts a host of landmark entertainment venues from a beautiful Victorian theatre to the iconic Winter Gardens and Tower Ballroom.

Elsewhere a striking seafront, world-famous Illuminations and bustling street scene, have provided inspiration for all manner of designers, photographers and visual artists.

Located in a beautiful art deco building in central Blackpool, we offer a traditional art school experience combined with an industryfocused curriculum, designed to give you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that will allow you to translate your creative talent into a real-world career.

You’ll have access to fantastic facilities, the very latest equipment and specialist tutors, many of whom are creative practitioners in their own right.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work on live briefs, collaborate with industry professionals, attend guest lectures and visit events, exhibitions and creative spaces locally and across the UK all to inform and inspire your development.

But this isn’t just about our past. Significant investment, a major redevelopment project and a focus on reinventing Blackpool as a key cultural and creative destination, means there has never been a better time to consider a career in the creative industries here.

For students passionate about all forms of creative expression, Blackpool is more than a backdrop; it offers a living canvas in which to learn, experiment and grow within a rich and inclusive cultural community.

With small class sizes, an individualised study programme, a dedicated progress tutor and plenty of one-to-one support, we’re here to help you nurture your originality and realise your professional ambitions.

Print room WORKING THEATRE

Benefit from fabulous facilities

Dedicated Computer and Mac Suites

SPACIOUS STUDIOS

Art Gallery

Spacious Studios

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COURSES

Creative Arts

Art and Design – Level 2 (UAL) Art and Design – Level 3 (UAL) Fashion – Level 3 (UAL) Graphic Design – Level 3 (UAL) Illustration and Games Design – Level 3 (UAL) Photography – Level 2 (UAL) Photography – Level 3 (UAL) Tattooing and Commercial Arts – Level 3 (UAL) Foundation Diploma Art and Design – Level 3 / 4 (UAL)

Get full details of all our school leaver programmes, including entry requirements and progression opportunities.

Media Production, Film and Television

Content Creation and Production – T Level Creative Media Production and Technology – Level 2 Creative Media Production and Technology – Level 3 Triple Diploma Performing Arts and Music

Music Performance and Production – Level 2 Music Performance and Production – Level 3 (UAL) Performing and Production Arts – Level 2 Performing and Production Arts – Level 3 (UAL) Technical Theatre – Level 3 (UAL)

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Costume and Prop Store

PRODUCTION SUITES

TV Studio

High-end ic Photographnd Studios a dark room

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Hear what students who’ve already joined us have said:

encourage me T he tutors greatly “ Th ild my confidence u b e m ed p el h d an raphy but also in not just in photog myself. ” James, Level 3 Photography

“ I loved it. Th e College and the course has all owed me to c reate some amazing memories. ” Marc, Level 3 Pr oduction and Pe rforming Arts

Take a sneak preview of what’s to come The beauty of successfully completing one of our Level 3 courses is that we guarantee you a place on one of our higher-level, industry-focused programmes.

You’ll enjoy continuity of study, with familiar faces and all the care and support you’ve previously received. Plus, there’s the bonus of getting a degree-level qualification without the worry of moving away from home and all the extra costs associated with that.

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“ The support from my tutors gave me the confidence to network which, in turn, led to amazing opportunities that I wouldn’t have otherwise secured. ” Holly, Level 3 Foundation Diploma Art and Design