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Swansea College of Art

Swansea College of Art

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An Art School Experience In A Contemporary University

An art college education is unlike any other form of university education. Its uniqueness lies in the way in which it fosters, directs and encourages individuality, creativity and innovation.

The UK has an amazingly rich and diverse range of art colleges with a distinguished heritage of producing globally recognised artists, designers, animators, filmmakers, and performers. Swansea College of Art, as the oldest and most established art college in Wales, is a well-respected part of that tradition.

What can I study?

All of our courses share a common philosophy; to enable individuality, creative freedom and academic flexibility, all of which we believe are essential in finding your own voice within your chosen creative field.

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For Postgraduates

Our MA Contemporary Dialogues Portfolio creates a unique learning platform from which students are encouraged to broaden their creative experience through experimentation, collaboration and interdisciplinary discourse.

Swansea College of Art Summer Degree Show 2024.

Swansea College Of Art Summer Degree Shows

This annual exhibition is a highlight of the Swansea College of Art calendar, where students from all creative courses display their final projects – the culmination of years of learning and refining their crafts. 

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For Apprentices

Swansea College of Art at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is recognised as one of the UK’s centres of excellence in stained glass. The department has a rich heritage in stained glass education and has an impressive archive of designs spanning 80 years, providing an invaluable teaching resource.

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Evening Classes For You

Running throughout the year our Art After Dark programme offers courses in a range of creative disciplines, including ceramics, photography, and illustration. 

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The Architectural Glass Centre (AGC)

The Architectural Glass Centre (AGC) is the commercial arm of the renowned glass department at Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

News

Students from the UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Art & Design programmes recently had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a day of creative workshops at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Swansea College of Art, working alongside the BA/MA Surface Pattern team.

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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) hosted an inspiring and interactive employability event on November 28, designed to help students build their personal brand and prepare for sustainable employment.

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Fine Art lecturer and accomplished visual artist Holly Slingsby is currently showcasing her work at the international exhibition Cycloptics in Athens, Greece.

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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate, Ken Pearce, founder of 3D printing company, Lunia 3D, has been named Young Business Person of the Year at the Cardiff Business Awards 2024. This recognition highlights his entrepreneurial journey and the impressive growth of his company.

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Students studying Graphic Design at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Swansea College of Art have been gaining invaluable industry experience through the University’s paid internship scheme. The scheme allows students to gain practical experience and bring fresh and innovative perspectives to the businesses they work with.

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Events

Join us at the Swansea College of Art ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Summer Degree Show 2024

Swansea College of Art Summer Degree Show 2024.