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Together we make, experiment and innovate. <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/apply">Apply now</a> to start a <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses">BA (Hons) degree</a>, with options available for September 2022 and January 2023 starts.

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Pre-Degree

Join our Admissions team every Monday between 3-4.30pm for an informal chat about your options and advice on your application to undergraduate, postgraduate or pre-degree study at Plymouth College of Art.

[online] Applying to Plymouth College of Art - Drop-in event

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Our Student Recruitment & Admissions team will break down the UCAS application, interview and enrolment process and ensure you have all the information you need to support an applicant on their journey to post-18 study, including key deadline dates.

[online] Parent, Guardian & Supporters Advice

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Join our in-house careers advisor Louise Sharland, and discover what the future holds after you finish your creative studies.

[online] Creative Careers Talk

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Join us at our on-campus workshop Open Day. Discover our state-of-the-art facilities, talk to our expert staff and find out what life is like as a student at Plymouth College of Art. 

Workshop Open Day

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10 artists. 4 nations. Centuries of making.

Another Crossing - Artists Revisit the Mayflower Voyage

We’re bringing Plymouth College of Art to a city near you!

PCA On Tour - London

PCA On Tour - Bristol

PCA On Tour - Birmingham

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Join us at our on-campus Open Day on Saturday 26th March and discover our state-of-the-art facilities, talk to expert staff and tour the local accommodation.

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Find your future in post-16 creative study by attending our next online Pre-Degree Open Day. Courses include UAL Level 3 Extended Diplomas and International Baccalaureate Career-related Programmes.

Pre-Degree Open Day

Join us at our on-campus Open Day on Saturday 18th June and discover our state-of-the-art facilities, talk to expert staff and tour the local accommodation.

Still life with Lemons Elliot Walker

Plymouth College of Art is playing host to international glass blowing symposium, Melting Pot, taking place on March 18 and 19 2022, as part of the UK's national celebrations for the United Nations-designated International Year of Glass.

Melting Pot: Hot Glass Gathering

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Russell Cleave, Technical Demonstrator for BA (Hons) Sound Arts, sat down with psychedelic musician Kavus Torabi to find out more about his career and experiences, as well as what he thinks of the Sound Arts course.

Psychedelic musician Kavus Torabi talks Sound Arts

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Despite February being the shortest month of the year, Plymouth is full of fun things to do!

What's On in Plymouth - February

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We met up with Cathryn Bishop, Subject Leader of BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling to find out more about her personal practice, the importance of creativity and how these factors both contribute to her teaching.

Meet the Academics: Cathryn Bishop

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19-year-old Sam Johnson graduated from our Pre-Degree campus in Summer 2021 ready to dive straight into a job with Braincup Media, a video production and social media company based in West London. We catch up with him to hear all about it.

Sam Johnson on Pre-Degree successes & incredible career opportunities

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We sat down with final year BA (Hons) Illustration student Ellie to discuss how she progressed from studying with Plymouth College of Art at Pre-Degree to university level and how Freshers Week helped her to make lifelong friends.

Illustrator Ellie Woodman talks thriving in a supportive environment

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We chat to BA (Hons) Illustration graduate Max Girdler-Heald, whose illustration was chosen as part of Plymouth College of Art's current advertising campaign.

Challenging gender stereotypes with Illustration graduate Max Girdler-Heald

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It's 2022, so let's start the year as we mean to go on with the top things to do and see in Plymouth during January.

What's On in Plymouth - January

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Take part in our first ever BA (Hons) Sound Arts Competition, and win a brand new Playtronica Touch Activated Midi Controller for your school or college!

Break into sound - enter our competition now!

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With specialisms that include print, web and interactive motion design, Frédérique has worked on projects in the Louvre, France's National Centre of Immigration History and across the UK and Europe.

Plymouth College of Art appoints Frédérique Santune for Graphic Communication

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Students aged 15 to 19 from across the country took part in the 72-Hour Film Challenge, with the winning film 'The Cure' submitted by Queen Mary's College in Basingstoke

What’s in the box? – Plymouth College of Art announces 72-Hour Film Challenge winner

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With specialisms that include biotechnology and advanced robotic fabrication, Thomas has exhibited at the V&A, Tate and MoMA.

Plymouth College of Art appoints artist, inventor and multidisciplinary researcher Thomas Duggan

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Staff, students and contractors for the college have raised funds for the charity's Christmas appeal

Staff at Plymouth College of Art make £1325 contribution to Children's Hospice South West

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Russell Cleave, Technical Demonstrator for BA (Hons) Sound Arts, sat down with Karistocat to find out more about her career and influences, as well as why she'd study Sound Arts.

DJ and producer Karistocat talks Sound Arts

'Bodies in Space' is a group exhibition of figurative painting and drawing at MIRROR, Plymouth College of Art, running until 26 February 2022

Bodies in Space holds a MIRROR to social & political change

Our <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-illustration-2021">BA (Hons) Illustration</a> students are putting their skills to the test for <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/SaltramHouseNT">@SaltramHouseNT</a> as part of our ongoing work with <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/GreenMindsPlym">@GreenMindsPlym</a>. They've been tasked with bringing Saltram's nature corridor to life through their illustrations - watch this space!

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“The most important aspect of art is the act of doing it, enjoying it and sharing it.” We sit down with BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing &amp; Printmaking graduate Diana Forrest <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/posts/gazelle-wins-brownston-fresh-talent-award-2021">to talk about the inspiration behind her paintings</a> following The Brownston Gallery Fresh Talent Award win.

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Filed under ‘work that blows us away’, check out this stunning piece made a year or so ago by <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-craft-material-practices">@pca_craft</a> student Harry Chadwick for a first-year project ‘Body, Space, Narrative’. The pandemic prevented it from being completed until recently, where it was beautifully photographed by our <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-fashion-communication">@pca_fcm</a> students. Great work from everyone involved &#x1f64c;

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Student <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seathefilm/">@seathefilm</a> capturing the wild seas of the Devon coast - look at those clouds! &#x1f632;

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A little peek at a natural dyeing workshop with our <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-textile-design">@pca_textiledesign</a> students, led by the brilliant <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jane.deane/">@jane.deane</a>. Jane brought so much knowledge on natural dyes, colour and sustainability, we can't wait to see what the students go on to make from this. &#x1f9f6;&#x1f33a;

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Did you know we may be able to help out with some of your travel expenses when you visit us? Find out how to make your claim: <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/posts/claim-up-to-80-when-you-come-to-visit-us2">https://bit.ly/PCATravelBursary</a>

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Together we make, experiment and innovate in an interdisciplinary environment that allows individuality and ideas to flourish. Apply for September 2022 study across our Diploma, Degree and MA courses.<a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/apply"> Find out more.</a>

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Alumni Stories

Photographing for Google, BBC and the NHS with Jon

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Course Trailer

Graphics Trailer

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Student Life

Studying in Plymouth

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Watch Alex's First-year Video Diary

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In Conversation

International study with Tatsu

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Talking interviews with Emily

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Virtual Tours

360 Virtual Tour: Film

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Facilities

Introduction to Printworking

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Talking Interiors with Cathryn

Zephyre Hood (2019)

Commercial Photography Trailer

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360 Virtual Tour: Glass

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Your Energy

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Pro Talks

Talking street art with Tristan Manco

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Working on Star Wars and Avengers: Endgame with Henry

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Resin jewellery with Fern

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How To Tutorials

Risograph printing with Ben

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Gallery Shorts

Gallery Shorts: Eleanor Duffin | A Phantom Limb

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Lampwork with Laura

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Sublimation printing with Ana

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Wood transfers with Chris

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360 Virtual Tour: Fashion

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360 VIrtual Tour: Print

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Fashion Trailer

Sam Rowe, Subject Leader & Senior Lecturer, BA (Hons) Illustration

Talking Illustration with Ben & Sam

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Using Handmade Marks to Create Repeats in Photoshop

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Visualising Wallpaper in an Interior Space

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Blending Exposures for Interior Photography

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Creating a Fashion Magazine Cover

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Outlining for Still Life Sketches

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Building a Screen and Printing at Home

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Presenting the Class of 2020

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Illustrating Best-selling Children's Literature

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Starting a Swimwear Brand

Mark Ronson for NME by award winning graduate Andy Ford

Shooting Live Performance and Musician Portraits

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Taking your studies to the next level

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Agency Creatives Discuss Post-Covid Design

Graduate Nicholas White stands at the top of a tor in Dartmoor looking through the lens of a large 5x4 film camera as the rich golden light of the morning sun brings the moorland to life around him.

Why I Chose to Study in Plymouth

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Meet Lize, Illustration Graduate and Founder of Sad Ghost Club

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Becoming an Illustrator with Jua

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Talking Typography & Digital Design with Nick

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Get to know your Students' Union

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Check out the Sew Lab

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Explore our Ceramics Workshop

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Innovate in the FabLab

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Making with Metal

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First day at Palace Court

Pre Degree Summer Show 2017

Summer Shows

Pre-Degree Summer Show 2017

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