Bring your ideas to life with our range of specialised Creative and Design courses.
Whether you’re passionate about areas from fashion to marketing, architecture to urban design, or even game development, there’s a course for you.
Creative and Design
Full time courses
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Why study Creative and Design in Folkestone?
Distinctive creative specialisms
Our Creative and Design provision brings together a range of specialist pathways that combine creativity, innovation and technical expertise.
Whether you’re interested in shaping the built environment through Architecture, developing your own style and identity in Fashion and Marketing, or exploring the creative possibilities of Computing, you’ll have the opportunity to develop skills that are valued across a wide range of industries.
Develop your own creative style
On all courses, you’ll be based in our dedicated creative hub, designed to inspire and support your artistic journey.
The space includes purpose-built photography studios perfect for fashion projects, and digital labs equipped with high-spec creative computers.
Take part in skills competitions
On your course, you’ll have the chance to take part in skills competitions to show your projects and skillset.
KFE4Skills is an exciting contest between East Kent Colleges Group, MidKent College and North Kent Colleges Group students and Apprentices.
The Digital Video Production finals saw Level 3 Creative Media learner, Dylan, secure a Silver Medal, for his film inspired by COVID and the lockdowns throughout.
Work with industry experts
Folkestone’s Creative Quarter is a bustling hub of activity, with something happening every day.
The projects you undertake will often link in with these creative partners, meaning you’ll be working alongside practising creative technologists and artists.
Be taught by practising creatives
Our students are taught by highly qualified lecturers, many of whom are practising creatives.
They will help you to develop confidence, and provide a comprehensive grounding in your chosen creative and design disciplines.
Harness the power of digital media
Discover how to captivate an audience through the world of digital media or learn how to create your own content with photography.
Our facilities include a green screen studio to help you create and edit videos.
Choose your creative specialism
Architecture, Interior and Urban Design
Start your journey into architecture, interior and urban design and learn about the range of jobs available in the industry.
Creative Computing
Learn how to create captivating visuals, and explore the exciting world of digital media, including game design and virtual environment design.
Fashion and Marketing
Explore the worlds of textiles, pattern cutting, fashion design, and marketing with our brand new Level 2 Diploma in Fashion and Marketing.
“I’ve loved College so much that I’m now going to university to take it to the next level. I want to do Computer Science, and then I will try and get a job in filmmaking.
“I feel like that’s where my passion is after everything that I’m learning on this course.”
Mathew
Creative Computing: Game Development and Virtual Production Level 3 Extended Diploma
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How you apply for a course at EKC Folkestone College
Step 1 – Find a course you’re interested in
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.
Step 2 – Apply
Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.
Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.
Step 3 – Come to an applicant day
Come along to EKC Folkestone College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see if the course is right for you.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
Career prospects
Example:
Marketing Manager
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£48,360
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Marketing and commercial managers manage, plan and oversee the promotion of services, products, companies or brands, find new business, plan specifications and prepare details of the requirements for a project and negotiate contracts.
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“It’s been really helpful to see at College how other people work, as well as having that chance to compare my workflows and to learn about different creative approaches.
“My plan now is to go into wedding photography. However, because of the nature of the creative industry, it’s always very interesting to broaden my horizons and get experience wherever I can.”
Dylan
Creative and Design student
“A Levels didn’t appeal to me as I’ve always wanted to go into a creative career ever since I was little.
“At College all the staff have been super helpful, especially when applying to university.
“My advice to new students would be to step out of your comfort zone and do things you wouldn’t normally do.”
Onyx
Creative and Design student
“I’ve been interested in Architecture for a long time and it felt like such an interesting course for College so that’s why I chose it.
“I want to go to a UAL University and the course has set me up perfectly to apply for it with my portfolio.
“It’s a unique timetable and it’s much better to traditional school and A Levels, in my opinion. My advice to people who are thinking of studying at College is – do it!”
Alfie
Creative and Design student
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