Why Study
Our expert staff are committed to providing high-quality student-centred teaching that will develop your creative potential. Wherever your talents lie, our courses aim to provide you with the practical skills and academic knowledge to succeed, within and beyond the creative industries. The Department has an active and exciting research culture, with many staff exhibiting and publishing their work internationally. We have strong links with employers and embed high-level employability skills into our curriculum.
Campus
Creative Campus, Kingsway is our specially developed arts campus, located on the outskirts of the city centre, and is easily accessible. The campus supports a tight-knit creative family with its exhibition spaces, courtyard performance space, popular social hub and catering outlet. You will benefit from a dedicated learning resource centre, Mac and PC IT labs, 200-seat lecture theatre, and designated seminar spaces featuring modern teaching technology.
Facilities
You will work in studios and workshops that have been specially equipped for your professional discipline with industry-standard hardware and software. We provide high-tech output services, laser cutting, 3D printing and prototyping, inkjet and c-type digital printing, computerised fabric printing and embroidery, 360º filming, and virtual and augmented reality capabilities. In addition, students can access a broad range of traditional art school facilities including darkroom and photography studios, printmaking, animation, textiles, book arts and sculpture.
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