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Creative Arts and Digital Industries

Feed your passion for fine art and crafts, illustration & concept art, games development or graphic design and develop your own individual design identity while exploring your own abilities in your chosen creative field with one of our HND, Foundation or Honours Degree courses. 

We’ve invested in state-of the-art digital suites, workshops, and studios where you can develop your skills and explore your creativity. Many of our programme areas have dedicated studio spaces located throughout the building; both individual and collaborative open spaces to reflect professional working environments. 

Off campus we are proud to be involved in the towns thriving local and dynamic art scene. From multi-arts festival to curated individual exhibitions every opportunity is given to provide new students like yourself with rich experiences that will enhance creativity. 

Our specialist tutors, many of whom still work in the industry, combine their personal and professional experiences and expert industry links to offer you the support and guidance you need to flourish in your chosen creative path and build a portfolio of work to be proud of. 

Our Creative Arts and Digital Industries courses

Our Staff - Game Development

James Cotterill BA (Hons), PGCHE

HE Programme Leader

Over the past decade, I have actively engaged with Games Development through a multifaceted approach encompassing academic pursuits, teaching, and professional developments.

James Whitaker BA(HONS)

HE Lecturer

I've been working in education for the past two years after working as a freelancer. In my previous work, I had the opportunity to work on multiple projects across various disciplines in the creative industries. These include video editing, visual effects, XR workflows, 3D modelling, and animation, among others. Currently, I am a Lecturer at University Campus, Doncaster, where I apply the skills and knowledge, I've gained over the years to help my students achieve their goals.

Joe Kennett BA, PGCE

HE Lecturer

With a collective 10 years of experience in and around game development, I lead a practically focused curriculum of 3D game and environment art here at University Centre Doncaster. My current role is Lecturer on our BA(Hons) Games Development and Visual Effects course, as well as HND Creative Media Production (Game Development).

Our Staff - Fine Arts and Crafts

Andrea Sutton, MA, PGCE

Programme Leader: BA (Hons) Fine Art and Crafts

I have over 20 years’ experience in both further and higher arts education. I have an MA in Fine Art from Bretton Hall, University of Leeds.

Paula Elward (BA Hons), PGCE

Lecturer: BA (Hons) Fine Art and Crafts

I have worked in further and higher education for over 15 years. My specialist subject area is Ceramics.

Our Staff - Graphic Design

Simon Gomes MA

BA Graphic Design Course Leader

My main specialisms are advertising, branding, and visual identity design. I have experience of working on design projects for national/international education institutions, charities, and small businesses.

Lauren Thrumble (Cert Ed, BA Hons)

FE & HE Lecturer

I attained my Level 5 Teaching Qualification in Education & Training in 2019 and went on to study a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Education & Professional Development.

Our Staff - Illustration & Concept Art

Carey Sizer-Coy MA, PGCE, BA (Hons)

Programme Leader: BA(Hons)/FdA Illustration & Concept Art

I have over 24 years’ experience in HE education. I have an MA in Design (Illustration) from the University of Lincoln. During my teaching career, I have held a number of posts including Lecturer, Course Leader, Deputy Head of Section and Programme Leader.

James Steel BA (Hons)

HE Lecturer

I have worked in higher education since 2019. My current role is HE Lecturer on the Illustration & Concept Art programmes of study at University Campus, Doncaster.