Making Change

<p dir="ltr">"Making Change lived up to its name in my case, marking a pivotal moment in my creative journey. I had very little art experience prior, not having done any in school or as a hobby. I embraced the experimentation, letting go of inner perfectionism and started enjoying the process rather than focusing on the end result. Being amongst a group of like minded people filled me with inspiration and cemented my desire to study at AUP [Arts University Plymouth]. Going from never drawing with charcoal, to creating pieces I am proud of in a span of 6 sessions boosted my confidence and made me feel ready to take on university. I felt right at home with the atmosphere and AUP [Arts University Plymouth] values. I progressed onto the Extended BA [course] which has been the best year of my life, and it all started with Making Change."</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Making Change student, April 2024</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">"I loved every minute of the Making Change course: it was great to meet other people exploring their artistic practice, and I learnt a great deal and felt very encouraged. I loved the fact that it was not prescriptive, but that Dan [the tutor] was always on hand to advise and inform."</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Making Change student, April 2024</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">“Honestly, I can't believe the course was only three weeks long. The connections we all made were genuine, positive and have created a new opportunity for me that I have been trying to achieve for the past 20 years without success!”<br /><strong>Making Change student, March 2022</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">“I really enjoyed the opportunity to explore new approaches and techniques and to mix with other artists to share and exchange ideas. Thank you to our lecturer for making it so pleasant an experience, and to the university for taking the time to put on such a valuable opportunity.”<strong><br />Making Change student, March 2022</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">“Getting the experience of what it would be like to study at AUP and what course I would be best suited to was great. The practical guidance on how to apply was very useful, as well as the encouragement and personal guidance from the tutor. There was a very welcoming, nurturing atmosphere, and it was fun to attend.”<br /><strong>Making Change student, March 2022</strong><br /></p>