Postgraduate students at the University of Brighton are showcasing their innovation and creativity with art and design projects that challenge stereotypes and promote social and environmental sustainability at their final exhibition before graduation. Read More
“Brighton holds a lot of memories and excitement for future projects with people I have met here. It has provided me with a great start into a career in Graphic Design, and given me the confidence to apply to projects outside of University- i.e my featured work in Dominasian Magazine this summer!” Read More
“I’ve really valued having tutors who are working artists and I think that is so informative. As a young artist, it’s encouraging to see that it’s possible to have a fulfilling career in the art industry.” Read More
Brighton alumni and gomi co-founder Tom Meades invites the public to turn old supermarket bags into power banks to mark the start of the Brighton Festival. Read More
A mix of 21 graduating and current Masters students will be exhibiting their work at the Bermondsey Project Space from Friday.
“Collectively, the tutors and technicians have such an immense amount of knowledge to share and are only too willing to help and inspire if you put in the work. Learning from them in that special environment has been a joy.” Read More
My own practice and knowledge have developed so much. I have gained a lot from this experience and have had the opportunity to meet and work with so many wonderful people. Read More
“The course has allowed me to really push the work further and develop ideas that have laid idle for some time with encouragement from staff and students.” Read More
“Having access to the studios and a wide range of photographic equipment and the complete freedom to experiment have been crucial in developing my practice.” Read More
“You are never too old, and you never know where it is going to take you, go for it!” Read More
“It has been hugely influential to have a range of different artists to work alongside, many of whom have practices outside of the MA and photography.” Read More
“The support from the technicians was incredible and the sense of community in the space is something I will miss very much.”
“From working with large format cameras and shooting in the studio to processing film in the darkroom and expanding my knowledge of contemporary photographers, I have absorbed a wealth of knowledge.” Read More
I used to think that an MA was out of my reach, but on the contrary, has been accessible and achievable for me doing it part time.
“Be sure to choose the right postgraduate course – be Brave, it might be something very different than what you think!” Read More
“Many people are questioning the trajectory of their lives post Covid, and I would recommend to anyone who feels that they have stones left unturned, that they should consider post graduate study as a way to make room for themselves to turn those stones, explore what is underneath and open up the possibilities of a more interesting and fulfilling future.”
“Give yourself permission to do something that makes your heart sing, and trust the process when it feels messy. ”
“I have re-connected with the darkroom, got to work with 5×4 plate cameras, had workshops on 16mm film making, photogravure and b&w printing.”
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“There are many but the main highlight is having a supportive group of like-minded creatives who make incredibly inspiring work. Having discussions about artists ideas and techniques with my peers has pushed my artwork forward.” Read More
“What struck me about the UoB course, was the faculty. Many of them had a direct influence on me during my undergraduate degree. Whether it was because of their written or practical contributions, I was amazed that so many names that had challenged my understanding of photography could be lecturing on one course.”
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“Finding a class that encourages exploration while improving my organization and ability to pinpoint my area of expertise was essential.” Read More
“The opportunities for experimentation and the freedom to explore different mediums and techniques have been highlights of the course for me.” Read More
“The opportunity to exhibit in the university galleries and space has been wonderful. Seeing art in the context of a public space adds a new dimension to it.” Read More
“The biggest highlight is always the people: lecturers, technicians and peer students. They make the university the good place that it is.” Read More
An entry by 3rd year Film student groups has been named runner up in the Student Film category at Brighton Rocks film festival at the weekend. Read More
“Through my experiences, I came to realize the connection between art and life, and how they intertwine to create meaningful experiences. ” Read More
The highlights of the course for me have been being lucky enough to have a studio space in Brighton to share with my peers and being inspired by working in the space with other like-minded artists. Read More
“There’s a guest lecture every week from industry professionals, who have a great deal of experience to learn from. The creative workshops were great fun too.” Read More
Yes, the works are challenging, cancer is a huge challenge that drives my practice on, but cancer really challenges all of us to talk about it and we have to. Read More
“The most important aspects are always the people – my year group, and the excellent dedicated staff that we have at Edward St., City Campus. I spend a lot of time here using the facilities but it is also like a second home.” Read More
“I have learned so much and feel more confident about my practice and how to move forward.” Read More
“Going into the creative industry to be specialised in one area can be useful, but to be specialised and have a deep understanding of multiple disciplines is a true leg-up and something I’m sure I will be grateful for forever.” Read More
“Coming from London to a new city by the sea gave me a completely new place to explore and photograph. It opened my eyes to new things and I take a lot of inspiration from the sea.” Read More
“Brighton has allowed me to explore varying opportunities that I otherwise wouldn’t have had access to.” Read More
“I highly recommend taking a placement year, whilst the placement was challenging, I gained so much experience & confidence from it. Going into final year I feel less panicked about the thought of graduating into the industry as now I have had a taster of this.” Read More
“Trust your intuition. There is no right or wrong decision, they’re just different.” Read More
“If I needed to give the 16 year old me an advise that will be things take times and things will go your way, so just keep working hard and putting in all you got.” Read More
“I soon learnt that what sets Brighton apart is the sense of freedom and lack of judgment that runs through the city, making it an endless source of inspiration.” Read More
“In my hometown it feels like people only ever wear black, grey, or navy. On my first day in Brighton, I saw someone wearing bootcut, american-flag-pattern jeans with an eagle on one leg in the coffee aisle of Sainsbury’s.” Read More
“I was told as I was starting my bladesmithing journey by someone to “just go for it. It will either work or it won’t and if you don’t try you’re going to kick yourself forever after.” Read More
“There is a strong sense of community here and I think that makes the course even more amazing.” Read More
“Embrace it and make the most of it! It’s easy to take for granted all the amazing facilities available, but before you know it, you’re graduating and suddenly they’re not available to you anymore.” Read More
“The specificity is the reason I chose this course over my other choices, and it was one of the best choices I have ever made.” Read More
“My making skills in multiple disciplinaries has gone from next to nothing to having a great foundation in various processes that will exponentially grow my practice.” Read More
“I don’t want it to stop but endings bloom into new beginnings and I’m excited about the future.” Read More
“What I enjoyed most is the emphasis on learning through making, following your curiosity and taking risks.” Read More
“The advice I would give to myself is to keep an open mind to be able to adapt to different circumstances while making the most of the opportunities available during the degree.” Read More
“Make the most of every opportunity, as you never you what adventure it will take you on and enjoy life as a constant learning journey, to never stop learning.” Read More
“When starting this project the location of the course became a vital part of my work, connecting me to supply’s of materials I used in my making.” Read More
“The studio environment and the discussions that I have had with fellow painters on the course has been a significantly enjoyable part of the course.” Read More
“It’s never too late to start university and choose a course that you would enjoy doing. I started my BA as a mature student – I was 28 – and I felt very good about my choice, I wasn’t just doing this degree to stay in school and to “do what I meant to do” but because I truly wanted to do it.” Read More
“This course is perfect if you want to pursue your artistic expression whilst having no limits. I chose it because I knew I had enough passion and curiosity to carve my own path.”
“After college I was working in Savile Row, while I was there, I became interested in suiting cloth. I then decided to leave to study textile design, while knowing I wanted to specialise in weave. The best aspect of my course was the full technical cover, ensuring that there was always a technician in the studio to assist you and making sure you where able to get on with your work.” Read More
“I chose my course (Fine Art: Painting) as it is a specialised course that priorities studio-based art making. Before coming to university, I knew I wanted to paint, so I needed time and space to be fully submerged in my practice.” Read More
“I always wanted to do my studies in Brighton as I knew that I liked the city and that it had a good arts department for a university outside of London. It is a great city to live in as a student.” Read More
“I would say to 16 year old Sara that university has been a rite of passage and has provided someone like me from a working class, mixed heritage background many opportunities in the creative field.” Read More
“I would tell my 16 year old self that pursuing an art career is not naïve. Go for it!” Read More
“Don’t be afraid of making lots of mistakes because the sooner you get over it the sooner you’ll enjoy the process more!” Read More
“This year, one of my animations was used within BBCs Great British Menu Finale and my illustrations are displayed over 26 benches throughout the Brighton Marina.” Read More
“I wanted the freedom of experimenting with mediums I never tried before, which has resulted in film, animations and photography becoming my primary story-telling methods.”
“Brighton is a contagious town and rubs off on most things.” Read More
“From the very first assignment I experimented and took my sound somewhere I’d never explored before. The course has been really life changing for me.” Read More
“I have acquired knowledge and skills in creating knitted fabrics and garments using multiple techniques.” Read More
“It has all gone so fast and it feels over too soon, but I am excited to continue working on projects with my friends as we all go into this next stage of life.” Read More
“I took a chance, and it’s turned out really well.” Read More
Fashion Communications students and staff have organised a series of events for the University of Brighton Fashion Revolution Week, running across Grand Parade next week. Read More
Animations created by students from BA(Hons) Illustration will have a nationwide audience tonight (Friday 31 March) when they are shown as part of the final of the BBC’s Great British Menu. Read More
MA Craft 2021 graduate, Belinda Coyne, has been selected for the prestigious Crafts Council’s Collect exhibition 2023. Read More
Michael Clarence is the latest artist to receive a prestigious Freelands Fellowship to work for a year within University of Brighton’s School of Art and Media. Read More
Imani Qamar from BA Interior Architecture has hit the big time as one of the design team in a new prime time Channel 4 programme “The Museum of Us’ that starts on Monday 17th October.
The programme presented by Sir Tony Robinson is part detective story, part design challenge. Each week local people from a single street are challenged to investigate and curate a pop up museum showing the history of their ‘ordinary’ residential road. Read More
Come and see work by University of Brighton Photography lecturers including Martin Seeds, Zoe Childerley, Daniel C Blight and Fergus Heron in the Telling Pictures show at our Edward Street building, open until 14 October.
A large quilt installation, the brainchild of Vanessa Marr, course leader of Design for Digital Media, with accompanying audio reflecting on women academics’ experiences during the Covid pandemic will be exhibited at Loughborough University this week. Read More
A new exhibition of work (open until 15 October) by little-known painter Lynch at the Brighton Centre for Contemporary Arts, based at the University of Brighton’s Grand Parade building, has been given a rave review by the Guardian. Read More
The exhibition, titled Design Matters, will feature objects chosen by 14 MA and PhD students which they consider to be particularly ingenious examples of design. These objects could be made by the students or something of historical, social or cultural significance. Read More
I enjoyed having conversations with my tutors. Individual Essay and Mentoring Module tutorials helped me to deepen my interest in the chosen subjects. Read More
Having been guided by my tutors and mentor to hone my research proposal, within the first couple of months I felt confident enough to steer away from my planned use of medium and experiment in new techniques. Read More
The course at Brighton has been amazing. It has completely given me the boost and redirection I felt I needed. Read More
“I have absolutely loved my time at Brighton. I completed both my BA and my Master’s here. I feel seen and known here. One is never just one of many, I felt like my lecturers believed in me long before I learned to do so for myself.” Read More
“I have loved my time at Brighton. Jayne and Jo, our course leaders have been fantastic. They have really lived up to the course mentality of inclusivity by being extremely flexible to help prevent exclusion on days when having a new baby made it hard to join in.” Read More
“There have been so many perks to this course, I have surprisingly enjoyed aspects of it that I didn’t think I would, such as creating a presentation to discuss my practice. This was at first a worry for me but after talking to an audience about my work I felt confident about my presentation and public speaking skills that I may need in the future!” Read More
It’s not just about the art practice, it’s also about the artists and giving everybody a chance to be creative. Read More
“I was attracted to the MA course in Brighton for two main reasons. Firstly, it has a strong reputation. And secondly, a number of friends have attended this university so I was very familiar with the campus and course.” Read More
Academic writing is not my forte, so I was glad when the teachers encouraged me to be creative with my critical essay. I started a graphic novel about fiction in art. Read More
For art students, it is like paradise, the most beautiful city makes me feel the urge to create! Read More
My mood was always in a creative state here, not only because of the help I received, also because our studios are located in a very good position of the city! Seeing the sea while working, is a great motivation booster! Read More
The studios are an open and friendly place, and once people get to know each other more and everyone comes out of their shells a little (especially after lockdown) you won’t want to leave. Read More
“I feel hugely lucky that in fact, Brighton is the best possible place to study 3D Design and Craft in terms of course content, tutors, technicians, workshops and peers.” Read More
As part of the Brighton Artists Open Houses event, fine art students Sara Paowana, Melanie Woodward, Finn Gayton and Megan Ryan are showing work at the Regency Townhouse.
“Brighton and the BA Photography course have provided me with a space to investigate and build upon an initial interest in photography that I wasn’t yet able to articulate or translate into a body of work.” Read More
“There’s a creative community amongst everyone that feels inspiring and supportive” Read More
“Each project challenged me in a unique way. I have grown in confidence as the years have gone by and I feel I will leave a completely different person from the girl who walked through Grand Parade’s doors four years ago!” Read More
“Three years seems to have passed in absolute flurry but nevertheless I’m leaving with the feeling that I’ve spent them well and progressed not only my photographic
creative practice but also personally”.
“Being in such close proximity to other courses has been great and I’ve met many amazing people in my last year that I had the chance to collaborate and connect with; it really made the university feel like a small creative community.” Read More
Kate Jessop who teaches on our Animation BA(Hons) has set up Brighton International Animation Festival, the city’s first ever animation festival. Read More
“Moving to Brighton has been an invaluable experience by placing me in a hub of creative people as well as the sea, the South Downs and the coastline as a constant inspiration for my practice.” Read More
My course has facilitated my learning and helped me gain knowledge in the creative industry. I now feel confident in creating my own brand and starting my career as a freelancer.
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“My tutors have made this course stimulating and although some projects weren’t my cup of tea I understand looking back on them why they were important.” Read More
“The tutors have always been welcoming and have definitely been a key part in the development of my work. Being in an environment which encourages you to explore and try out different mediums and ideas has allowed me to mould my practice into something which I am really proud of.”
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“The fine art painting course at Brighton has been a great opportunity to develop my practice, meeting many painters and artists that have expanded my ideas and thoughts about painting. Brighton has been an exciting city to live in, with a strong community of artistic people.”
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