CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge is possibly the best place in the UK to be a student, and our campus is perfectly located in the heart of this vibrant city.
As a student at CSVPA you will have your own space to design, create, rehearse or practice. All our studios are designed to look, feel and operate like those your would work in during your professional career. We make sure you are adept at using all the latest equipment, processes and programmes that the creative industries use.
Students benefit from extensive access to our specialist studios and our small class sizes allow our lecturers to provide personalised tuition. As an artist, you will need a wide range of essential materials and equipment to develop innovative work and build a successful portfolio. Unlike many other universities and colleges, CSVPA provides a range of core resources at no additional cost, including printing, calico and pattern paper, so you can experiment, make mistakes and learn without worrying about having to constantly buy more materials.
LIVING IN CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge is a beautiful, multicultural city with a rich history and lots to do. Inspiration is not in short supply. There is a popular music scene with multiple venues to choose from across different genres. Arts and culture can also be enjoyed with world famous museums that show some of the rarest collections, sculptures, art and ancient antiques dating back to the pre-historic era. There are many art galleries that are filled with contemporary and renaissance artworks and plenty of theatres which host performances from Broadway shows to amateur theatre groups.
Cambridge is one of the safest places to live in Britain and offers a wide variety of amenities. There is an abundance of shopping centres, restaurants, cafes and cinemas, and when you want to explore the rest of the UK or travel back home, you can easily jump on a train and be in London in just under an hour.
LIVING AT CSVPA
At CSVPA we provide student accommodation for all years of study allowing you to focus on the important things, discovering Cambridge, making friends, and getting the most out of your studies. Located in the heart of Cambridge, our halls of residence are surrounded by a thriving arts and culture scene and with the added benefit of living with like-minded creative art students, you will have an abundance of stimuli to inspire your work and develop your creativity.
OUR CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS
CSVPA BRIDGE HOUSE
CSVPA STURTON STREET
CSVPA Bridge House
Our main Campus building is located in the centre of Cambridge, opposite the historic Round Church, and less than five minutes’ walk from King’s College. Bridge House is where our Undergraduate courses are based, as well as The Graduate School and the various art and design Foundation level pathways.
The studios at Bridge House are dynamic and innovative spaces for students to experiment and develop their unique creative identities. Students benefit from multiple studios and other workspaces: iMac workstations; Gaming PCs; fabrication workshops; a fashion atelier; photography studios; a photographic darkroom; a printmaking workshop; a stop-motion animation resource; and a canteen.
CSVPA Sturton Street
The Sturton Street Campus has been created as a tailored environment for the Performing Arts, and also hosts the first year Extended Diploma in Creative Practice students. It is conveniently located a brief distance from Cambridge city centre, and comprises of 14 individual studios, seven of which possess Harlequin flooring – a specialist type of flooring designed for performance. The theatre area is spacious, covering an area of more than 1800 sq ft and able to accommodate seating for approximately 100 people, along with a stage. Additionally, each studio has an integrated sound system to facilitate excellent music provision. Recently renovated in early 2023, the building features its own recording studio, photography suite, dance studio and a bright, open café and communal areas for students to relax during their leisure time.
CSVPA Bridge House Cambridge
Our main Campus building is located in the centre of Cambridge, opposite the historic Round Church, and less than five minutes’ walk from King’s College. Bridge House is the perfect environment for students to grow in their creativity and offers numerous specialised studio spaces for graphics, illustration, fine art, fashion and design along with a dark room and spaces for experimental study. Bridge House also houses our student services team and a large canteen and dining room space for students.
CSVPA Sturton Street
The Sturton Street Campus has been created as a tailored environment for the Performing Arts, also hosting the Extended Diploma students in the Creative Arts. It is conveniently located a brief distance from Cambridge Centre, and comprises of 14 individual studios, seven of which possess Harlequin flooring – a specialist type of flooring designed for performance. The theatre area is spacious, covering an area of more than 1800 sq ft and able to accommodate seating for approximately 100 people, along with a stage. Additionally, each studio has an integrated sound system to facilitate excellent music provision. Recently renovated in early 2023, the building features a bright, open café and communal areas for students to relax during their leisure time.
CSVPA Graduate Centre
The CSVPA Graduate Studio is a dedicated space for students studying MA, Graduate Diploma and Pre-Masters courses. Located in Friar House, a unique building in the heart of Cambridge, students benefit from multiple studios and other workspaces, iMac workstations, Gaming PCs, a photography studio, a stop-motion animation resource, and a student lounge. Graduate School students also have access to fabrication workshops, a fashion atelier, performance studios, music rehearsal rooms and recording studio, printmaking facilities and a life drawing studio, located across other CSVPA buildings.
