University of the Arts London
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University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation in art, design, media, fashion, communication and performing arts. Located within, and contributing to, one of the world’s most exciting cultural capitals, the University is a unique creative community that draws together six distinctive and distinguished Colleges. Proudly associated with some of the most original thinkers and practitioners in the arts, the University continues to innovate, challenge convention and nurture exceptional talent.
The University wants to share its knowledge and innovation with an online archive of key projects that reflects the wealth of creativity and talent held within its Colleges. This archive features work by students, graduates, research fellows, business partners involved in the Knowledge Transfer Network and other consultancy projects as well as members of the teaching staff from across the six Colleges. You can search the archive by materials (concrete, silk, new media etc.) or by activity (fashion, animation, interior design etc.) or by idea (fluidity, monumentality, subversion etc.), saving any project that interests you to your online portfolio.
Camberwell College of Arts is one of the world's foremost art and design institutions. The Camberwell experience is defined by the College’s century old spirit of enquiry and inventiveness. It provides a highly supportive environment with world-class facilities and expert staff that allows students to develop a creative voice and style of their own.
Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design is the complete arts college, known throughout the world for the creative energy of its students, staff and graduates. At the heart of education at the College is experimentation, innovation, questioning and discovery within a highly supportive environment.
Chelsea College of Art and Design is situated on the Thames in a grand mix of renovated listed buildings with purpose-built, adaptable modern spaces and state-of-the-art facilities. The College’s unique combination of resources supports high levels of experimentation and multi-visual research in its students, preparing them for a world in which artists and designers increasingly work across all media.
London College of Communication is still the leader in the communications education sector after more than 100 years in the business, offering a wide range of courses, state-of the art facilities, exciting student awards and a whole programme of events and exhibitions. It has a rich and interesting history and its staff include successful practitioners in London’s thriving media and communication industries.
London College of Fashion is the only college in the UK to specialise in fashion education, research and consultancy. It offers a unique portfolio of courses that aim to reflect the breadth of opportunity available in this vibrant industry. The expertise of our highly experienced industry professionals ensures that students are kept aware of changing demands and opportunities within the fashion industry.
Wimbledon College of Art has been educating artist designers and performers since 1890, building a reputation the world over for its fine art and theatre programmes. Particular emphasis is placed on research activity - embracing both practice in art and design as well as scholarship - as essential and integral to the quality of teaching and the delivery of courses.
Business and Enterprise
The University has an unrivalled base of creative knowledge and expertise available to business, not just creative businesses, but all businesses from around the world. It offers consultancy, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, specialised bespoke training, student placements and internships, contract research, facilities for hire and product licensing.
Through its six internationally famous Colleges the University supports business development in companies of all sizes and types, from new business start-ups to SMEs to global corporations in London, the UK and internationally.
Enterprise at University of the Arts London is about taking the initiative to seize and realise new opportunities, particularly those arising from the inventiveness and creativity of our staff and students.
The role of the Enterprise Office is to raise awareness of enterprise matters across the University and to help staff and students as inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs to successfully develop and commercialise their ideas and concepts.
