Art Schools in England - UK Colleges of Design

Art Schools in England - UK Colleges of Design

1. Manchester College of Arts and Technology
Courses:
Manchester College of Arts and Technology
At MANCAT we are renowned for the range, flexibility and availability of the courses we offer, with more than 600 courses at all levels, from basic skills to higher education. The college’s mission is to enhance the knowledge and skills of the whole community. We achieve this by providing high quality education, excellent facilities and outstanding personal support to help all our students to succeed and to build a successful future. Each year we enroll students from over 60 countries.

School Information Page Over 600 courses at all levels; Higher education programmes, HNCs, HNDs, honours degree courses, A Levels, AVCEs Foundation/Access programmes, English as a Foreign Language / EFL Summer School, TESOL.

2. London Centre of Contemporary Music Courses:
London Centre of Contemporary Music
The London Centre of Contemporary Music is located at 50 - 52 Union Street, Southwark, London, SE1 1TD. We provide a wide range of music performance and production courses such as short part time evening courses, weekend and summer courses, fully accredited HND and NVQ Level 4 combined courses in Music Production and Performance as well as specialist courses aimed at professional musicians. Acceptance is done on the basis of an initial assessment. Call the admission office to book an appointment.

School Information Page Part time evening courses, weekend and summer programmes, fully accredited HND and NVQ Level 4 combined courses in Music Production and Performance as well as specialist courses aimed at professional musicians

3. Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design Courses:

Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
Located in the heart of London Central Saint Martins is the leading fashion, art and design college in the UK. From the design of London's red buses and black cabs; fashion at Dior and Chloe in Paris to James Bond's smooth portrayal. Alumni include, John Galliano, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Pierce Brosnan, Jarvis Cocker, MIA, Gilbert and George - the list goes on. Staff and students continue to build on the success of the past by pushing the boundaries in art and design. Central Saint Martins provides specialist education and research in the fields of fine art, fashion and textiles, graphics and communication design, three dimensional design, theatre and performance. It is, in essence, the complete arts college. There is an opportunity to study for a BA or MA degree or join one of the hundreds of short courses (during the vacation) or evening and weekend courses during term time.

School Information Page Courses in the following fields: Acting, Arts, Design and Environment, Ceramic Design, Directing, Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Jewellery Design, Product Design, Textile Design, Theatre: Design for Performance. As well as degree courses Central Saint Martins runs a large programme of short courses (evening, weekend, summer, Christmas and Easter school).

4. London-Milan-Courses Courses:
London-Milan-Courses
Students, new designers and professionals from around the world are once again invited to enrol onto the London Milan Summer Sessions for four weeks of design tuition and experimentation in world-renowned institutions. Now in its second year this unique collaboration between Central Saint Martins in London, Domus Academy and NABA in Milan enables students to study in two of Europe most inspiring cities taking complementary courses in the field of Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design or Product Design. Last year nearly 150 students from 37 different countries joined the sessions.

School Information Page STUDIO courses are hands-on practical courses suitable for beginners and portfolio builders: Fashion Design Studio, Fashion Styling Studio, Graphic Design Studio, Interior Design Studio, Product Design studio

5. Edinburgh College of Art Courses:
Edinburgh College of Art
Edinburgh College of Art (eca) is located in the heart of the historic Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland, five minutes’ walk from Princes Street and the numerous recreational and cultural facilities of the city centre. Most students live within easy walking distance of the College, and experience an ease and quality of life that allows students to focus upon creative work and fully appreciate their remarkable surroundings. eca offers a wide range of study areas at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Placement on a course for visiting students may be at Level Two or Three, depending upon applicant’s portfolio, goals for the study abroad experience (as described on their application form), and needs. Edinburgh is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage City, and is one of Europe’s finest capitals. It is home to thousands of students, generating a vibrant atmosphere and contemporary feel to complement its stunning visual presence. International students from over 40 countries make up about 20% of the student body.

School Information Page Animation, Architecture, Fashion, Film & TV, Furniture & Product Design, Glass & Architectural Glass, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Jewellery & Silversmithing, Landscape Architecture, Painting, Performance Costume, Photography, Sculpture, Tapestry, Textiles. Scholarship programme for international students.

6. American InterContinental University London Courses:

American InterContinental University London
American InterContinental University in London, England has been preparing students for the rigors of the real world with practical, career-focused learning for over 35 years. AIU London goes even further by giving students an international education that can set them up for success anywhere in the world-whether in their home town or farther afield. AIU London offers Bachelor's degrees in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design and Marketing, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Media Production and Business Administration, and also a Master’s degree in Business Administration. AIU London offers four different start dates throughout the year: October, January, April, and July. Each start date coincides with the start of a new 10-week term. Students who wish to earn their degrees in as little time as possible usually take classes during all four terms; other students often take the summer term off.

School Information Page Associate of Arts: Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Interior Design, Media Production, Visual Communication, Bachelor of Fine Arts: Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design with Marketing, Interior Design, Media Production, Visual Communication

7. Garden Design School Courses:
Garden Design School
Located at Painshill Park, Cobham, Surrey, (15 miles from London) Garden Design School is a UK college specialising exclusively in garden design. Over 80% of teaching is undertaken by the college’s founders, Moira Farnham and Robin Templar Williams. They are both accomplished, respected, freelance garden designers and have a combined 28 years experience teaching various garden design courses and workshops both at home and abroad. They are also Registered Members of the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) and have designed and built award-winning gardens at the RHS’s Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows. Students taking the Diploma course typically come from all walks of life, and have previously ranged in age from 22 to 64. The course provides them with professional, structured training and is the perfect springboard for a career in the exciting, expanding garden design industry.

School Information Page 1-year, intensive part-time Diploma Course in Garden Design with one day per week devoted to lectures and studio work. The course is taught at GDS’s fully equipped training centre in the beautiful surroundings of Painshill Park in Surrey. Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 18 students. The Diploma Course is of approximately 34 weeks duration. It commences in September, finishing in the July of the following year.

8. Sotheby's Institute of Art - London Courses:
Sotheby's Institute of Art - London
For 37 years Sotheby's Institute of Art has been preparing students for careers in the international art world. Our degrees are awarded by the University of Manchester in the UK and combine professional training with academic study. Our location in London is in the heart of Bloomsbury, only minutes away from the British Museum and within walking distance of the National Gallery and Sotheby's auction house, as well as the University of London. Sotheby's auction house provides students with privileged access to pre-sale viewings, talks by experts, and handling sessions. In addition, students visit the many commercial galleries, artists' studios and museums available in London.

School Information Page Master of Arts degree and postgraduate diploma courses: MA degree programmes in Art Business, Contemporary Art, Fine & Decorative Art, Photography, East Asian Art and Contemporary Design. Summer School - study art in London with 4-week courses, Day and Evening Art classes, Tailor-Designed C