Why study an art and design degree course at Hallam?

The Sheffield Creative Industries Institute is home to over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, fostering a vibrant community of more than 4,000 students and staff.

Our graduates are confident, curious and enterprising practitioners, equipped to navigate diverse creative industries. They forge successful careers regionally, nationally and globally — working independently in innovative ventures or contributing their talents to leading organisations, companies and cultural institutions. 

Develop in-demand skills for a thriving art and design career

A degree course in art and design helps you develop the skills to innovate, problem-solve and communicate across industries. Whether you're passionate about fine art, graphic design, product design, fashion, illustration or animation, our courses in art and design provide the expertise, tools and inspiration to shape your practice and future career.

Gain hands-on art and design industry experience

• Work in cutting-edge studios, workshops, and digital spaces, experimenting with the latest tools and technologies
• Benefit from our extensive art and design industry links, gaining real-world experience through working with commercial clients, cultural institutions, businesses and organisations
• Have opportunities to showcase your work on national and international platforms - we make sure your talent reaches the audiences that matter to you.

Join a community of creative art and design practitioners 

• Learn from expert academics, practising artists and industry professionals who help you develop a strong, creative identity
• Expand your skills and understanding by working alongside students from across the creative industries
• Take part in FutureNow™, our unique Festival of Creativity.

Our art and design teaching spaces

Job opportunities for art and design graduates

A degree in art and design opens doors to a wide range of creative careers, such as:

• Animation: 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, concept art, character design, motion graphics and storyboarding
• Fashion, management and communication: Fashion design, styling, creative direction, print design and visual merchandising
• Fashion Design: Womenswear design, menswear design, digital design, creative direction, garment technology, studio and production management, fashion illustration and styling
• Fine art: Art practice, curation, museums, set design, film production and art therapy
• Graphic design: Branding, UX/UI design, editorial, motion graphics, typography and advertising
• Illustration: children’s books, surface pattern design, digital publishing, motion, interactive and games illustration and art direction
• Photography and media: Fine art, fashion, editorial, photojournalism, advertising and studio photography
• Product design: industrial design, furniture design, UX/UI design, design consultancy, digital visualisation and brand strategy
• Interior architecture and design: Interior and spatial design, architectural design branding and retail design, landscape architecture and exhibition design.