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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Latest from this subject area

Printmaking graduate in solo Berlin show

Alumni Caroline Jane Harris’s exhibition A Three-Dimensional Sky is running until 11 May 11 at the Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery.

New blog for Printmaking alumni

Fine Art Printmaking has launched a new blog dedicated to the course Alumni and their practice since graduating.

Decolonise Brighton University exhibition

How Did We Get Here is the first exhibition produced by Decolonise Brighton University, a recently-established student group committed to challenging the legacies of colonialism and racism on campus.

Painting trio included in prestigious art show

A current Fine Art Painting student and two graduates are displaying their work in an exhibition at the prestigious Delphian Gallery in London.

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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.

Art and design