Our Journal

A mythbusting blog for parents, guardians and teachers to help you guide your young person through Clearing 2021

In a ceremony featuring almost 250 students hosted by Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth College of Art awarded fellowships to those who have significantly contributed to the arts, arts education and cultural leadership.

Highlighting the excellence of creativity from the Class of 2021, we check out graduating students from BA (Hons) Fashion Design and BA (Hons) Fashion Communication who have made an impact already.

The Clearing process can be confusing, so we’ve put together a range of special events to make the process a little... clearer!

Meet the outstanding 2021 graduates of BA (Hons) Photography and BA (Hons) Commercial Photography

Hoping to study a creative degree and want to build on your creative practice before moving into Higher Education? Learn new skills and explore our courses at one of our Summer Skills Sessions.

Here we’ve showcased this year’s BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking graduating students by selecting a hand-picked few who have shown their passion, energy and appetite for success throughout the duration of their degree studies

Competing against 164 other students, Emma has been selected as one of three winners, winning £1,000 in prize money with her unique drinks brand concept, The Kombeecha Co.

We narrow down graduating students from BA (Hons) Fine Art who have impressed with their innovation and expression during their time on the course.

After graduating BA (Hons) Craft & Material Practices in 2020, Charlotte has landed herself a new role at Teign Valley Glass.

Members from Smart Citizens, Green Minds, Pollenize and Art & Energy come together to protect Plymouth’s wildlife and environment.

We explore the Film & Digital Media students who have made a big impression during their time at Plymouth College of Art.

Clearing can be a bit of a confusing process, so we've pulled together all your frequently asked questions to clear things up!

Kathryn Hays, Technical Resource Manager for Plymouth College of Art has been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to help students access equipment, resources and facilities vital to their art school education experience.

Keep an eye on these students graduating from BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling, as they enter into the world of industry.

South West Showcase 2020 artist Maud Craigie, during her residency at MIRROR Plymouth, has visited this year's BA (Hons) Fine Art Summer Show, showcasing the work of graduating students.

Open Days are a great way to find out everything you need to know about studying at Plymouth College of Art. Here's why we think you shouldn't miss our next one.

There’s something special about the way that music, art and film blend in Plymouth, here's why we think the city is such a great place to study.

Plymouth College of Art’s 2021 Summer Shows

From stunning countryside and beaches to a vibrant and thriving city life, Plymouth has a lot to offer...

Plymouth College of Art has appointed Professor Paul Fieldsand-Danks as Interim Principal and Chief Executive for the upcoming 2021/22 academic year

Students at the college have been making their mark on public art across the city, in collaboration with local art organisations

In the run-up to her solo exhibition in September, we explore the tactile work of Textile Designer and part-time MA Textile Design student Becky Dodman Wainwright through her project 'Tasseography Textiles'.

Second year Mal Bielecka has animated music videos for emo rappers RONEN and Dying In Designer.

After winning the BAMS Student Medal Project last year, graduate Gregory Williams has impressed again with the Medal Makers Award.

Making Futures is Plymouth College of Art’s international research platform, exploring how contemporary crafts are practised, consisting of an international biennial conference, staff research groups, an online open-access journal and more

MA Fine Art students Joseph Dodd and Susan Holmes worked together with Plymouth City Council, scientists at University of Plymouth and technicians at Plymouth College of Art to create a dynamic sculpture for the Oceansgate building in Devonport.

Plymouth College of Art has collaborated with Costume and Textile students and official robe makers, Marston Robing, to create brand new fabrics for the 2020 Graduation hoods.

Young people from Plymouth and across Devon join partner organisations from four European countries in a transnational project supporting their journeys into the creative industries.

We catch up with Pre-Degree student Nico to talk about his latest environmental project, creative freedom, and his experience on our Extended Diploma in Photography + IBCP course.