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Preparing your portfolio for interview: a guide
Advice & Support
Whether your interview is online or in person, your portfolio is your chance to express yourself and your passion for your chosen creative study. Here's some tips on how to prepare your portfolio for interview.
How women are changing the gaming and animation industries
Employability
Video gaming and animation has always been considered a bit of a boys' club. However, women are beginning to make their mark on these billion dollar male-dominated industries.
César Turner Waters on making your creative dreams a reality
Alumni
We caught up with BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling graduate César Turner Waters to find out about his student journey and his new role at architectural visualisation studio, Archilime.
Professor Andrew Brewerton to step down as Principal & Chief Executive of Plymouth College of Art
Professor Andrew Brewerton announces his retirement after eleven years at Plymouth College of Art.
Crafts alumna fires up kiln on the Great Pottery Throw Down 2021
Alumni
Sally Tully, graduate of Applied Arts (now Craft & Material Practices), appeared on the programme shown on Channel 4, exhibiting her skills as a ceramicist.
Bucking the national trend – No waiting lists for counselling services at Plymouth College of Art
We are proud that we have no waiting lists for counselling services and no limits on the number of counselling sessions offered to each student at Plymouth College of Art.
Graduate Belinda Bayley on her jungle themed designs for Lick Home
Alumni
2020 graduate Belinda Bayley talks about her new wallpaper designs for Lick Home and her time studying at Plymouth College of Art.
Interiors graduate has concrete idea for homeware business
Alumni
Amy Rouse, BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling graduate from Ivybridge, Devon has been inspired to start her own business, selling handmade concrete products.
Plymouth College of Art publishes Making Futures Journal
Research
Making Futures is Plymouth College of Art’s international research platform, exploring how contemporary crafts are practised, which consists of an international biennial conference held in Plymouth and the online open-access journal.
Exploring experimental instruments with BA (Hons) Sound Arts
Featured Staff
Staff collaborate to create a range of experimental instruments showcasing the possibilities of noise, sound, and alternative music.
Film & Screen Arts student selected for NAHEMI 2020 programme
Awards & Industry
Third year Yergalem Carimini also had her short film 'La Volpe' shown at last year's Encounters Film Festival.
Illustration grads get virtual Degree Show
Alumni
We chat to our BA (Hons) Illustration Subject Leader Ben Wright about the Class of 2020's newly launched virtual degree show space.
International Women's Day 2021
Featured Staff
SU President Harriet Moore chats to some of our students and staff about this year's theme for International Women's Day 'Choose to Challenge'.
Exploring culture & identity with Photography graduate Rose Mary
Alumni
We catch up with BA (Hons) Photography graduate Rose Mary about her work with the Dalit community in India, studying at Plymouth College of Art and the experiences that have shaped her practice.
Lecturer Kirsty Smith on skateboarding culture and her passion for teaching
Awards & Industry
Senior Lecturer Kirsty Smith sits down with us to talk about her expansive creative career and offers advice to new students looking to start university.
Join an Applicant Advice Session
Events
If you're looking to study a creative degree in September 2021, come along to our series of talks for HE applicants.
Applying to Uni: Advice for Teachers
Advice & Support
Uncertain on what the key dates for this university application cycle are? Follow our helpful timeline and ensure you know what dates to look out for over the coming months.
Stay motivated and keep creating!
Featured Student
We share our favourite motivational playlist and some top tips from BA (Hons) Illustration student Fraizer White to help keep you creating.
Declutter and organise: Working from home in style
Featured Student
BA (Hons) Interior Design student Jemma Barnard shares her home-working moodboard, with tips and tricks for making your workspace inspiring and productive.
Illustrator Jordan Wray talks book tours, freelancing and being nice
Alumni
We catch up with BA (Hons) Illustration alumnus Jordan Wray for an insight into his illustrated children's books, creative blocks and drinking champagne with Blue Peter and Judith Kerr.
Have your say in the National Student Survey 2021
Share your experience and help shape the future of the college – with the chance to win an HP Chromebook!
Iris On The Move 2021
Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth Arts Cinema and Iris Prize are celebrating LGBT+ film across the world with a week-long programme of events, screenings, presentations and lectures.
Illustration graduate competes in Landscape Artist of the Year
Julia Burley, graduate of BA (Hons) Illustration, has taken part in Landscape Artist of the Year, a competition to find the UK's best landscape artist.
MA 3D Design Crafts graduate wins Future Makers award
Awards & Industry
Laura Quinn, MA 3D Design Crafts graduate, has won an Exhibition Support prize at this year’s Future Makers awards.
UCAS Support for Parents & Carers
Advice & Support
How to help your child complete their UCAS application, personal statement and references to gain a place in Higher Education.
Writing your UCAS Application
Advice & Support
If you're applying to study a full-time BA (Hons) or Extended BA degree at Plymouth College of Art, you will need to submit your application through UCAS. Read our step-by-step to complete your personal statement, references and education history.
Your next steps after applying on UCAS
Advice & Support
What are your next steps after selecting up to five courses on UCAS and sending your application? Find out how to make your decision to study a creative degree at university or college in 2021.
Getting a UCAS reference
Advice & Support
A reference is part of your UCAS application required for applying to university.
Top tips: the best advice to prepare for your university interview
Advice & Support
Looking for advice on preparing for your university interview? Our lecturers give their top tips on what they look for in a successful applicant.
Graphic Communication lecturers release new Bloomsbury book exploring digital communication
Featured Staff
Andrew Way, lecturer on BA (Hons) Graphic Communication, along with fellow lecturer Frédérique Santune and Neil Leonard, who has previously worked at the college, have published the paperback ‘Web and Digital for Graphic Designers’, now available for purchase via Amazon and Waterstones.
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