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

Local schools and youth organisations become printmakers for a day

Seventy young people from schools and community organisations in Crawley, Seaford, Seahaven and Brighton have taken part in another successful series of workshops at the University of Brighton.

BP Portrait Award winner’s ‘whirlwind’ week

A University of Brighton graduate who won a world-renowned art award has reflected on his “whirlwind” week – and said he can’t wait to get back into his studio.

Graduate Show 2019: Carole Villain: Painting

My practice has become an ecosystem: ‘A community of living organisms where components are linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flow’.

Brighton graduate wins BP Portrait Award for second year

Painting graduate Charlie Schaffer was last night announced as the winner of 2019 BP Portrait Award.

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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.