There are 10 great reasons to launch
your creative career with us.
As a student at Plymouth College of Art, we promise you:
- Extended access to high quality workshop and studio environments, with full use of state-of-the art industry standard equipment;
- A programme of ongoing investment in cutting-edge facilities, workshops and technologies, including a new £4m art, craft and digitial design wing opening in September 2013;
- Small teaching and learning groups, and generous contact hours with high calibre academic specialists, expert technicians and arts practitioners across a wide spectrum of art, craft, design and media;
- A busy national and international programme of visiting artists, exhibitions, public events and partnership activities;
- Cross-curricular opportunities to engage in new areas of art, design & media within a supportive and creative environment;
- A commitment to learner support: study skills, careers guidance, English language, dyslexia support, counselling and finance guidance;
- A city centre campus in a historical coastal location with thriving nightlife, marina and leisure activities, stunning natural landscapes and good rail and road connections;
- A strong ethos of enterprise and entrepreneurship throughout all disciplines, ensuring that you gain the skills you need to excel in your creative career;
- Established industry links on a national and international level, keeping the college and all our students at the cutting edge of the creative industries;
- Real-world work experience that will prepare you to work in your chosen field.
Our vision is to provide "high quality education for life in contemporary arts practice, as the creative catalyst for personal, professional and cultural transformation".
Our fees are a direct reflection of the quality of our provision and our determination to provide a wide spectrum of art, craft, design and media practices for all our students.
We are committed to a programme of ongoing investment in our staff and facilities, ensuring that Plymouth College of Art students benefit from some of the finest art, design and media resources in the South West.
Together, we represent a strong, lively and dedicated creative community, engaged in specialist art & design courses ranging from BTEC Extended Diplomas, through Foundation Levels, and apprenticeships, to a full spectrum of BA Honours Degrees and Postgraduate qualifications.
We operate at a scale that supports true individual development and interdisciplinary dialogue, with a clear focus on post-education professional practice.
Choosing from a range of specialist subject areas, our students excel in a wide range of artistic fields and go on to succeed in a host of creative careers, including:
- Artists
- Art Enablers
- Entrepreneurs
- Film practitioners
- Freelancers
- Craft workers
- Editorial assistants
- Graphic designers
- Glassmakers
- Garment technologists
- Photographers
- Sculptors
- Team leaders
Student hand-crafts the country's largest camera
A photography student from Plymouth College of Art has hand-crafted the country's largest analogue camera which you can see in action at Plymouth City Market from the 2nd - 4th May. ...Read more
Plymouth School of Creative Arts Application Shortlisted
Plymouth College of Art's application to open a mainstream city centre 4-16 through-school that puts creativity and creative arts practice at the very heart of the pupil experience has been shortlisted for interview in Westminster on 17 May. ...Read more
New project provides free training and support to the City's young creatives
Plymouth College of Art is calling on the City's 16-18 year olds who are currently out of education, employment or training to take part in "For Arts Sake!" - an exciting project that offers free training and support to Plymouth's young creatives. ...Read more
South West music scene put on map by College Photographer
The major UK music publication, NME, has published a series of photographs by a Plymouth College of Art student which celebrates the thriving live music scene in Devon and Cornwall. ...Read more
Plymouth graduates set a shining example as top contemporary glass artists
Applied Arts graduates Louise Cloke and Sara Fell have been selected amongst the top contemporary glass artists who will exhibit at the British Glass Biennale 2012....Read more
Ex-Student Shortlisted for Liverpool Art Prize
Henley Report findings represent a strong endorsement of PSCA bid
Plymouth College of Art has welcomed the Henley Review of Cultural Education for highlighting the importance of creative and cultural education in nurturing knowledge, understanding and skills, and in learning through making and doing.MA For a Day
Student hand-crafts the country’s largest camera
A photography student from Plymouth College of Art has hand-crafted the country’s largest analogue camera which you can see in action at Plymouth City Market from the 2nd – 4th May.Plymouth School of Creative Arts Application Shortlisted
Further and Higher Education at Plymouth College of Art
We are one of four independent colleges of art and design in the UK with a history dating back to 1856. As a student at Plymouth College of Art you will find your creative education supported by good technical and studio resources, and mentored by staff that are passionate about teaching.
We provide unrivalled specialist expertise across the Fine Arts, the Applied Arts, Spatial Design , 3d, Animation, Photography, Media and Entrepreneurship.
Together we represent a strong, lively and dedicated creative community, engaged in specialist art and design courses. From BTEC Extended Diploma, Foundation Levels and apprenticeships, through to a full spectrum of BA Honours Degree and a Masters programme.
Most importantly, Plymouth College of Art operates at a scale that supports true individual development and interdisciplinary dialogue, with a clear focus on post-college professional practice.
So, if you are looking for a degree or short course in the arts in Plymouth, or want to explore your creative side further, take a look around our online prospectus. From Underwater Photography, Spatial Design and Animation, to 3d, Fashion and Design for Games, we will have something to inspire you.
There are a range of short courses for people who want to study part time, and courses for people who are working and want to update their skills, as well as further education and degree courses.
Perhaps you want to get back into education, or are already working in art and design and want to develop your practice, then find out more about our Masters in Entrepreneurship for Creative Practice.
If you would like to learn more about careers in the creative industries and becoming a part of this community, please contact Plymouth College of Art now.