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From technical demonstrations to video diaries and studio tours, watch the latest stories filmed on campus and follow our alumni into their impressive workplaces.

Stories

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Alumni Stories

Photographing for Google, BBC and the NHS with Jon

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Course Trailer

Distance Learning

Graphics Trailer

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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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Fashion Trailer

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

CHARLOTTE LEADLEY BOREDOM IN LOCKDOWN ILLUSTRATION

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

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Palace Court: Opening Night

Pre-Degree Study at Plymouth College of Art

Vice-Chancellor Paul Fieldsend-Danks Arts University Plymouth

Welcome Talk

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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Postgraduate Welcome Talk

Welcome to Postgraduate study at Arts University Plymouth

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Pre-Degree Subject Talks

Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

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International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme Talk (IBCP)

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Pre-Degree: Employability and Enterprise

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Learn about our UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art & Design

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Pre-Degree Fashion & Textiles Extended Diploma talk

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Pre-Degree: Extended Diploma in Graphics, Illustration & Game Arts

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Pre-Degree: UAL Extended Diploma in Photography with Tobie Loates

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Pre-Degree: Performing & Production Arts

Imprint Lab 2

Explore the Print Room at Palace Court

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Open Days On Demand

Presenting the Class of 2021

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Undergraduate Subject Talks

Course Talk: Animation & Games, Creative Technologies and Sound Arts

Jake Williams BA Hons Illustration graduate class of 2017

Course Talk: Fashion Communication, Graphic Communication and Illustration

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Course Talk: Fashion Design, Textile Design, Costume Production and Interior Design & Styling

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Course Talk: Film & Screen Arts, Film Studies, Photography & Commercial Photography

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Course Talk: Fine Art, Painting, Drawing & Printmaking, Craft & Material Practices and Museum Studies

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Postgraduate Subject Talks

Becky Dodman talks about studying an MA

Richard Kenton Webb

Richard Kenton Webb talks about Postgraduate study at Arts University Plymouth

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Creative Careers and Facilities talk

Dan Chapple

Ceramics Studio Induction with Dan Chapple

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Fab Lab Introduction with Ben Mundy

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Meet our Technical Demonstrators

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Metals Workshop Induction with Ana Simoes

Imprint Lab

Printworking Induction with India Wilkins

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Wood Workshop Induction by Harrison Newman

Amy Whittingham

Glass Studio Induction by Amy Whittingham

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Textile Print Workshop Introduction by Kathryn Hays

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Sew Lab Introduction by Kathryn Hays

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Where is Arts University Plymouth?

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Explore Bovisand

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Explore Wembury

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Explore Mothecombe

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Student Accommodation

Jess Holloway Student Ambassador at Plymouth College of Art

Student Q&A

Harriet Open Day

Discussion: Living in Plymouth

Dr Stephen Felmingham

International Students

Tim Dickinson

What is Distance Learning at Arts University Plymouth?

Visitors from Myanmar meet our students and staff and teach traditional weaving to our textile students

Admissions and Student Support Introduction

Stories

Postgrad Talk: Lisa Hocking, MA Visual Communication

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