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Undergraduate

Postgraduate

This will be the first graduation ceremony under our new University title of Arts University Plymouth, and we look forward to celebrating this with you all!

Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony

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Pre-Degree

Join our Admissions team online 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 Arts University Plymouth.

[online] Applying to Arts University Plymouth

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Bridge the Tamar showcases the work of twelve artists working in Plymouth and Cornwall.

MIRROR | Bridge the Tamar

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Find your future in post-16 creative study by attending our next Pre-Degree Open Day. Courses include UAL Level 3 Extended Diplomas and Foundation Diplomas.

Open Day - Pre-Degree

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Join us at our on-campus Open Day on Saturday 24th June and discover our state-of-the-art facilities, talk to expert staff and tour the local affordable accommodation.

Open Day - Undergraduate and Postgraduate

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Charlie Wise graduated from Arts University Plymouth’s BA (Hons) Fashion Communication degree in 2019

Fashion Communication alumni e-commerce photographer for Pro:Direct

With the days getting longer and warmer, spring is definitely in the air, plus there's plenty of activities to do in Plymouth this month.

What's On in Plymouth - April 2023

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Andrew Girdler, who attended the arts university’s Pre-Degree campus in 2015, now works as a graphic designer for the eco-conscious clothing brand

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Harry Chadwick, who graduated from BA (Hons) Craft & Material Practices in 2022 with First Class honours has won Rising Stars 2023!

Craft graduate Harry Chadwick wins Rising Stars 2023

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Arts University Plymouth students Sirun Chiarini and Caroline Barr spent a week assisting in maintaining the Eden Project’s Core Gallery

Crafts students experience life at the Eden Project

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Painting, Drawing & Printmaking graduate and current MA Painting student Jo Haskins is the subject of a new exhibition, Arctic Impressions, in The Brownston Gallery, Devon.

Arctic Impressions by Jo Haskins

Twelve artists from across Devon and Cornwall explore the local and global challenges of connectivity between peoples and societies

‘Bridge the Tamar’ brings South West artists together

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Academics and students from Arts University Plymouth partner with National Trust Saltram to better understand natural alternatives to synthetic dyes

Plymouth textile experts launch sustainable dye garden

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Alumni Bonnie Mustoe-Whitehill, Harry Chadwick and Gail Stubbs are showing their pieces at the bi-annual craft exhibition

Crafts students showcase their work at MAKING IT 2023

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BA (Hons) Fashion Communication student wins at the inaugural ?syllabus awards, supported by Vans

Harry Langford wins size? x Vans Styling and Creative Direction award

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Barclays showcases talented artists from Arts University Plymouth

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Artist Jenny Evans appointed as Digital Content & Social Media Officer

Award-winning entrepreneur joins Arts University Plymouth

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Arts University Plymouth played host to international glass blowing symposium, Melting Pot, which took place on March 18 and 19 2022, as part of the UK's national celebrations for the United Nations-designated International Year of Glass.

Looking back on Melting Pot: Hot Glass Gathering

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Arts University Plymouth students team up with the Village Hub to celebrate local ecology as part of the Green Minds project

Stoke community celebrates nature in Blockhouse Park

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Textiles students benefited from a visit from Daniel Heath who demonstrated his screen printing techniques

Award-winning textile designer Daniel Heath visits Arts University Plymouth

Stop motion dance challenges and parkour: BA (Hons) Animation &amp; Games Technical Demonstrator Aaron Prout and student <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AndyAnimatesUK/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVRe1JyU1QyhfgxtaIlialQW2n2wwogtc7YZPlcmjADh4voCB0z9Qnl4tQ-1BaC_WVgR2b-V9lKciYIRJU2hPLp3MommWD4nBHNQhO_B7AHS7DrksO9CQeVbwx1FMbCjM3JPiv4G1oA1U0zHaNUMwShs19zoRl68tXQRC2RXPeKU72bhlSO2gABdnGoW096qT4&amp;__tn__=kK-R">AndyAnimates UK</a> have been having a lot of fun in the studio over the Easter break.

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2021 BA (Hons) Craft &amp; Material Practices graduate Alexandra Holmes assisting Master Glass Artist Fabio Fantinato at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wavemuranoglass/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVlXl_fvM8pe495PX6VmUAFOSnAN8P67Uf1EYVpMVx2C2zMfO6VTPbHxtlY1hKY-lr9-c2o0U8q87D1vbDLDoCdUwive-_l7avkLiYZukV4ierKf7w6CTJDo0ByCP7hSN9A1MDeJz5RadO_M0c1TyyQ5qNFfyP0s0folKYkw4Ifqmsfm04Goulfs6WHwSAVqSk&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Wave Murano Glass</a> in Venice as part of our Student &amp; Alumni Work Placement Programme.

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Congratulations to our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/filmandscreenarts_pca/">@filmandscreenarts_pca</a> graduates on their multiple wins at the 2022 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rtsdevoncornwall/">@rtsdevoncornwall</a> awards! &#x1f3c6;⚡️

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The sun setting on another amazing week on campus!

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Exploring Plymouth's fashion past and future, alumni and students from across Plymouth College of Art have collaborated with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theboxplymouth/">@theboxplymouth</a> for their new exhibition 'Dress Code: Fashion Stories from The Box'.

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Working in partnership with <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/GreenMindsPlym">@GreenMindsPlym</a>, students from our BA Craft &amp; Material Practices course worked together to create sculptures for Poole Farm, responding to the abundance of woodland, bees, and plants.

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Immerse yourself with inspiration in a buzzing city by the sea. <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Plymouth?src=hashtag_click">#Plymouth</a> is filled with creative people making things happen. Become one of them. It's not too late to apply for 2022 study across our <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diplomas?src=hashtag_click">#Diplomas</a>, <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BA?src=hashtag_click">#BA</a>, and <a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Masters?src=hashtag_click">#Masters</a> degrees: <a dir="ltr" href="https://t.co/NnvHQXyNU4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">plymouthart.ac.uk/apply</a>

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Alumni Stories

Photographing for Google, BBC and the NHS with Jon

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Distance Learning

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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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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

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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

Palace Court’s outdoor courtyard basks in the summer sun. A golden-brown staircase to the left leads to a second-floor entranceway, whilst ground-level a large white mulberry tree is surrounded by pale grey gravel and white walls with black framing.

Palace Court: Opening Night

Pre-Degree Study at Plymouth College of Art

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Welcome from our Vice-Chancellor

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Studying at Arts University Plymouth

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Pre-Degree Welcome Talk

Welcome to Pre-Degree (Post-16 study) at Arts University Plymouth

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Welcome to Postgraduate study at Arts University Plymouth

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