Discover Your Creative Future at Edinburgh College
27 November 2026
Granton Campus & Sighthill Campus
2 PM - 3.30 PM
Join us at our Visual and Performing Arts Course Information Event and explore the widest range of creative courses available at any FE college in Scotland.
From Art & Design, Contemporary Art Practice, Graphic Design, Photography, Textiles and Illustration to Dance, Acting, Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre, Costume, Make-up Artistry, there's a creative pathway for every talent and ambition.
- Meet our expert lecturers
- Tour industry-standard studios, workshops and performance spaces
- See student exhibitions and live rehearsals
- Learn about progression opportunities into university and degree-level study
Many of our courses are delivered through the internationally recognised University of the Arts London (UAL) awarding body, helping you build the creative, technical and portfolio skills sought by universities and employers.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to develop your existing creativity, you'll discover clear progression routes from Further Education to Higher Education, including our own degree-level programmes and strong partnerships with Kingston University.
Come and experience Scotland's largest creative college community, see what's possible, and take the first step towards a career in the creative industries.
Be creative. Be inspired. Be part of it.
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Discover Your Creative Future at Edinburgh College, complete the form to book your place at the event:
Register hereArt and Design Courses
3D Computer Animation HND
This stimulating studio-based HND enables you to embark on a thrilling journey to build a strong foundation for a career...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 8
Study mode
Full time
3D Design: Interior, Product and Exhibition Design HND
The HND 3D Design course is forward-thinking and innovative, providing an advanced design education for students with a ...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 8
Study mode
Full time
Architecture and Interior Design NC
This NC is a course suited to school-leavers or adult returners looking to expand their existing skills and portfolio in...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Full time
Art Portfolio Preparation 1
This portfolio preparation course is open to all, suitable for beginners to adults, and for school pupils who wish to fu...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Art Portfolio Preparation 2 (January Course)
This evening course is designed for beginners with little or no experience in Art and Design, or for adults and school p...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Contemporary Art Practice HND
This rewarding studio-based HND provides a broad and advanced education in visual arts, with knowledge and awareness of ...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 8
Study mode
Full time
Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media Graphic Design (SCP)
This course is for S5 pupils who are still at school.This course is intended to be studied alongside your high school su...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Part time
Introduction to Fashion and Textiles
Introduction to Fashion and Textiles is an evening class you will attend on campus once a week at Edinburgh College’s Gr...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Introduction to Fashion and Textiles 2
This is a popular course that can be studied on either Monday or Thursday evenings. Please indicate which day you are ap...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Textiles HND
The HND Textiles course is contemporary and innovative, providing an advanced design education for students with a stron...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 8
Study mode
Full time
UAL Art and Design Foundation Diploma
The UAL Foundation Diploma is recognised as one of the best preparations for progression into specialist Higher Educatio...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Full time
UAL Art and Design Level 2 Diploma
The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design is an ideal introductory course for school leavers or adult returners who have...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Full time
UAL Art, Design and Media UAL Level 1 Diploma
The Level 1 Diploma in Art Design and Media is designed to provide students interested in and motivated by art and desig...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 3
Study mode
Full time
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Art and Design
Looking to explore your creative potential before choosing a specialist path? This one-year UAL Level 3 Diploma is equiv...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Full time
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Art and Design - Fashion and Textiles Pathway
Looking to explore your creative potential within Fashion and Textiles? This one-year UAL Level 3 Diploma is equivalent ...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Full time
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Art and Design - Visual Communication Pathway
Looking to explore your creative potential within Graphic Design, User Experience Design, Digital Media Design and Commu...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Full time
Visual Communication: Graphic Design HND
The HND Visual Communication, specialising in Graphic Design, is an award-winning studio-based course that offers an exc...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 8
Study mode
Full time
Visual Communication: Illustration HND
The HND in Visual Communication (Illustration) is a well-respected, advanced, studio-based course that prepares students...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 8
Study mode
Full time
Visual Communications BA (Hons)
Our BA (Hons) top-up degree, validated by Kingston University London, is delivered over one academic year after completi...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 10
Study mode
Full time
Performing Arts and Photography Courses
BA (Hons) Professional Photography
Our BA (Hons) Professional Photography one-year top-up degree is unique to Scotland. It is delivered over only one acade...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 10
Study mode
Full time
Beginners Photography
This course is designed to give students an introduction to Photography.This course is a basic starter course for those ...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Full time
Creative Portrait Photography
Take your portrait photography to the next level with this creative and exciting course. You will be introduced to studi...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Digital Photography an Introduction: Shoot Edit Print
Digital Photography is an evening class taught at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill campus over 18 weeks.The course teaches ...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Filmmaking for screen
Filmmaking for Screen introduces the fundamentals of creating a film for the big screen. After learning and practicing y...
Campus
Milton Road Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Evening
Foundation Photography
The Foundation Photography course introduces both the technical and creative aspects of photography. Students work from ...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Full time
Introduction to Photoshop and Lightroom
Unlock your creative potential and master the art of digital image editing with our comprehensive 18-week course. Whethe...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 4
Study mode
Evening
Make-Up Artistry HND
The Makeup Artistry course provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursu...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 8
Study mode
Full time
Musical Theatre HND
Our Musical Theatre course is designed to help you reach your full performing potential. This multi-faceted course will ...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 8
Study mode
Full time
NPA Costume
This course is for S5 and S6 pupils who are still at school.You will learn useful skills and techniques used in costume ...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Part time
Photography Higher (SCP)
This course is for S5 and S6 school pupils who are still at school.This course includes the technical and creative sides...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Part time
Photography HND
HND Professional Photography at Edinburgh College is a two-year course of study designed to prepare you for a career as ...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 8
Study mode
Full time
Photography Level 5 NPA
The NPA Level 5 Photography course at our Sighthill Campus is a single-semester course starting in January that will hel...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 5
Study mode
Full time
Professional Theatre Preparation NPA
This course is for S5 and S6 pupils who are still at school.This course is being offered through Performing Arts Studio ...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Part time
Studio Photography
This course will introduce you to the basic skills and knowledge required to get started in Studio Photography. You’ll b...
Campus
Sighthill Campus
Qualification
SCQF 3
Study mode
Evening
Technical Theatre HND
Technical Theatre is a creative and innovative course that develops your production skills, with a focus on theatre and ...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 8
Study mode
Full time
Technical Theatre NPA
This course is for S5 and S6 pupils who are still at school.This course will enable learners to develop a defined set of...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Part time
UAL Level 3 Diploma Performing and Production Arts (Acting)
Our Level 3 (SCQF Level 6) Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (acting) is an internationally recognised qualifica...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Full time
UAL Level 3 Diploma Performing and Production Arts (Musical Theatre)
Our Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (Musical Theatre and Dance) is an internationally recognised quali...
Campus
Granton Campus
Qualification
SCQF 6
Study mode
Full time