Art & Design Summer School

The Art and Design Summer School ideal for...

Students aged between 15 and 18 who are potentially interested in undertaking further studies in Art and Design, or who would like to further their skills and knowledge of the subject.

• Intensive classes with professional artists (30 hours per week)
• Evening social activities included
• 1 full day excursion included per week
• No English lessons included - international students will require a good level of English.

Find out more:

• Why Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts?
• What options are available?
• Sample timetables
• Accommodation & meals

Learn from a team of inspiring artists and designers

"No tutor I've worked with since has matched the dedication and spirit of my tutors at CSVPA." - Michelle Ng, former student

The Art & Design Summer School is held at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) in the heart of Cambridge. CSVPA is the UK’s leading provider of Art & Design, Drama and Music pathway programmes, helping students make ambitious decisions about their futures. Our approach to creative learning is unique, highly personalised and guaranteed to ensure students meet their full potential.

The School provides a state-of-the-art, purpose built campus for many Art & Design disciplines including Photography, Fashion and Film. Students make use of darkrooms, fashion studios, cutting and dye rooms and Mac suites. A large dining room and outdoor patio form the heart of Bridge House campus.

We also have a dedicated team of activity organisers that will help you make the most out of your spare time in the UK, including excursions to London, visits to museums and art galleries, outings to theatres, cinemas and concerts and a variety of sports.

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Specialist options available

This course is designed to provide students with a broad working knowledge of a range of specialist disciplines within art and design. It is ideal for students serious about pursuing further studies or a career in art and design. With direction from professional artists, classes are intensive and students are encouraged to produce a high standard of work in a different specialist area each week.

International students should have at least an intermediate level of English and can choose to combine their specialist weeks with separate weeks of Intensive English.

For 2012 the following options are available:

» Option A: Fashion and Textiles

» Option B: Photography: Digital & Film

» Option C: Applied Craft

Sample timetable

Breakfast is served at 07.30-08.30am daily.

Accommodation & meals

We take great care to ensure that students are safe, comfortable and happy. Students stay in residential accommodation (College Houses) about 20-25 minutes' walk from the campus. All College Houses are closely vetted and supervised by trained staff; they vary in size, accommodating from 5 to 40 students. Most rooms are single with private shower / wc.

Meals
Students have breakfast, lunch and evening meals in the new cafeteria on campus at Bridge House.

Special diets
Students with special medical or religious dietary requirements must inform us when booking.

Excursions
Saturday excursions are compulsory for under 18 year old students. These excursions are included in the weekly fee. Packed lunches are provided on full-day excursions.

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