Art

This studio-centred course is based at Spike Island, an internationally-renowned contemporary art venue, part of our City Campus in the heart of Bristol. Working in areas such as painting, sculpture, installation, performance, video and digital media, you’ll get to explore different avenues and shape your own professional journey.

You will study a Foundation Year (Year Zero) in Art and Design at our Bower Ashton campus and on successful completion you will begin Year One of the main degree.

This studio-centred course is based at Spike Island, an internationally-renowned contemporary art venue, part of our City Campus in the heart of Bristol. Working in areas such as painting, sculpture, installation, performance, video and digital media, you’ll get to explore different avenues and shape your own professional journey.

Based at Bower Ashton Studios, as part of our City Campus, you’ll benefit from exceptional facilities, and input from professional illustrators and creatives. You’ll develop core skills through individual experimentation across different media, and explore problem-solving through drawing and making. Expect to work on live briefs, take part in national and international competitions, attend lectures and seminars at the Arnolfini and Watershed, and showcase your work at our hugely popular final year degree show.

You will study a Foundation Year (Year Zero) in Art and Design and on successful completion you will begin Year One of the main degree.

Based at Bower Ashton Studios, as part of our City Campus, you’ll benefit from exceptional facilities, and input from professional illustrators and creatives. You’ll develop core skills through individual experimentation across different media, and explore problem-solving through drawing and making. Expect to work on live briefs, take part in national and international competitions, attend lectures and seminars at the Arnolfini and Watershed, and showcase your work at our hugely popular final year degree show.