Class of 2021

Get to know this year's Plymouth College of Art graduates.

From art and design to digital media and traditional making, discover the future of creative practice.

At Plymouth College of Art we believe higher education is a catalyst for personal, professional and cultural transformation, and now more than ever, creative innovation plays a vital role in a globalised society.

<p>At Plymouth College of Art we explore new horizons and push the boundaries of creative practice, encouraging students to think of themselves as professionals from their first day on campus. Each year our annual showcase offers students the opportunity to celebrate the culmination of their hard work whilst propelling them into the creative industries.</p> <p>This year’s graduates should be commended for their tenacious spirit and resilience.<br /></p> <p dir="ltr">Boasting a wealth of experience and accolades, the Class of 2021 have scooped prizes at <a href="https://rts.org.uk/awards/student-television-awards">The Royal Television Society Student Television Awards</a>, have featured on Sky Arts’ <a href="https://www.sky.com/watch/title/series/35cf63bb-7b11-4af7-830c-35b6ccfbedd7/landscape-artist-of-the-year-2016">Landscape Artist of the Year</a>, have repeatedly won awards at <a href="https://www.jdoraw.com/">JDO RAW</a> and been selected for the <a href="http://nahemi.org/">NAHEMI programme</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Our students graduate with the confidence and technical ability needed to thrive in their area of expertise.<br /></p>
<p>Click on the tiles below to be taken to each course's individual online expo. From digital portfolios and publications to film showreels and virtual galleries, there's never been so much to explore from the comfort of your computer or mobile.</p> <p>To view individual graduate profiles please visit <a href="https://www.ignitefutures.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv82stomn6wIVgu3tCh1ccgvyEAAYASAAEgI8fvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>ignitefutures.co.uk</strong></a><br /></p>

The School of Arts + Media

<p>Go beyond the studio and interrogate the social, aesthetic and practical dimensions of contemporary practice with staff and students from the interdisciplinary School of Arts + Media.</p>

The School of Design + Communication

<p>Radical and revolutionary, contemporary design has the power to both redefine our everyday lives and solve urgent global issues. Staff and students from the School of Design + Communication are pushing the boundaries of aesthetics to affect real-world change.</p>
<p>Funded by Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media &amp; Sport, IGNITE 2021 presents an <a href="https://www.ignitefutures.co.uk/search-creatives/?institution=pca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online directory</a> of emerging graduate talent. In partnership with the University of Plymouth and Plymouth City Council, the Ignite platform presents the international viewing public, press and potential employers with the opportunity to browse hundreds of graduate profiles and portfolios, highlighting the hotbed of creative talent that is the vibrant city of Plymouth.</p> <p>Visit <a href="http://ignitefutures.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ignitefutures.co.uk</a> for more information.</p>
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Work by Lucy Jones BA Hons Film at Plymouth College of Art class of 2021
Work by Harry Bird BA Hons Digital Media Production at Plymouth College of Art class of 2021
Work by Emily Skinner BA Hons Fashion Media and Marketing at Plymouth College of Art Class of 2021

Left to right: Lucy Jones, BA (Hons) Film // Harry Bird, BA (Hons) Digital Media Production // Emily Skinner, BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Marketing

<p>Limited places are still available on our <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses?orderBy=lft&amp;studyLevel=33" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">undergraduate courses</a> - it’s not too late to apply for study beginning in Autumn 2021. If you are planning for entry in January and September 2022, follow the links to find out about Plymouth College of Art's upcoming <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/open-days">open days and events</a>, or <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/prospectus">request a prospectus</a>. </p> <p>Interested in making the step up to Masters study? We have places available across our range of innovative <a href="https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses?orderBy=lft&amp;studyLevel=141">postgraduate courses</a>. Join our active, cross-disciplinary community of makers and thinkers. </p> <p>To book an informal chat about your options and to find out more please get in touch: </p><ul><li><strong>Call </strong>(+44) 01752 203434</li><li><strong>WhatsApp </strong>(+44) 07722 744184</li><li><strong>Email </strong><a href="mailto:hello@aup.ac.uk">hello@aup.ac.uk</a></li></ul>