Art and design

There is no house style at Brighton – from the outset, you will explore your chosen field and develop your own creative practice.

We offer individual courses in fine art critical practice, painting, 3D design and craft, printmaking and sculpture. You will be part of a creative community of artists and designers based in central Brighton with a year round calendar of creative and cultural events to enjoy and participate in.

Art and design at Brighton is ranked 8th in the UK and in the top 40 globally by the QS World University Rankings 2019.

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University opens Centre for Contemporary Arts this weekend

Come and celebrate the opening of the first major contemporary arts space in Brighton for 20 years in the Grand Parade building’s beautifully refurbished new galleries and theatre – launch party Friday 19 October, 6-10pm The event sees the launch of the CCA’s first year programme and opening exhibitions: ••• Exhibitions Franz Erhard Walther Dog [.

Would you like to decorate Brighton’s BA i360 for Christmas?

Here’s a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on Brighton’s iconic skyline.

Solo exhibition for Fine Art Painting graduate

Sophie Hulf, winner of the inaugural Cass Art & Phoenix Brighton Studio Award which sees University of Brighton students win a year’s free studio space, is showing paintings made during the her time spent at Phoenix Brighton Studios in a show called Vessel.

“Being shown alongside such artists …really makes me want to push my work further and further!”

Since graduating in 2018 artist Conor White has followed his dreams through to the Royal Academy.

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Be inspired

You will learn with established artists and practitioners who will help you engage with your craft. You will benefit from their experience and engagement not only in exhibiting and curating art, but also in consultancy, research and academic examination.

International links

Students on our art and design courses benefit from strong links with local arts communities and international links with the University of Nagoya in Japan including exchange programme opportunities that are open to our students.

Unlock your potential

Client briefs, competitions and opportunities to exhibit your work foster the development of professional skills, enabling you to pursue freelance and other creative career opportunities with confidence.

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School of Art

Fine art, critical practice, painting, printmaking and sculpture are taught in the School of Art.