Have you seen our excellent facilities?
We have some of the best facilities for graphics students including:
This rapidly evolving creative sector offers exciting and challenging careers.
From graphic design to advertising, most creative sectors rely on digital solutions. You will need to have a creative flair and an eye for detail, be able to work in a team, communicate your ideas to others, have excellent time management skills and find creative solutions.
You'll study this subject full time at Bede Campus and will have access to the £11 million Arts Academy, photography studio, dark room and equipment, graphic design studio with Macs and industry-standard software.
We work with the following employers to help you get career ready and gain real work skills: Sunderland City Council, Spark FM, Sunderland Culture, Digital Krush, Sunshine Cooperative, Savour Magazine, D’Aqua Restaurant, Grand Central, Pearson, Neon, and MOBIE in collaboration with architect and TV presenter George Clarke.
of our graphic design students progressed to employment or further study.*
*Destination data, academic year 2016/17 (FT FE 16-18 students)
*Pearson BTEC College of the Year 2019
We have some of the best facilities for graphics students including:
Graphic design studio.
Macs with industry-standard software.
There will be 6,320 jobs in Creative & Digital Media in the region in 2027 (NE)
Careers could include: Illustrator, Digital Content Artist, Web Designer, Creative Services Manager, Art Director or UX Designer
There are currently 1,169 Graphic Designers employed in our local region and they earn £20,446 a year.
A former Sunderland College student’s unique interior designs have been honoured at the prestigious FESPA Awards.
March 30, 2021
A Sunderland College graphics student's artwork has been chosen as the official logo for a home design competition
November 3, 2020
Sunderland College’s visual arts students have launched a virtual art exhibition to celebrate their creative talents.
July 8, 2020