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Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) is the UK’s leading provider of Art & Design, Drama and Music pathway programmes. It is located Cambridge City in Cambridgeshire in south-east England, about 50 miles north east of London. CSVPA specialises in Art & Design, Drama and Music courses at Higher Education level, all run in our state of the art centre in the heart of Cambridge.

Art & Design Foundation Course:
Our prestigious University of the Arts London Awarding Body Foundation Diploma is highly regarded by top names in the creative industries.
Age: 17+
English level: IELTS 4.5+

Art & Design Pre-Foundation Course:
Portfolio and / or English Language preparation for the Art & Design Foundation.
Age: 16+
English level: IELTS 4.0+

Art & Design Summer School Programme:
Ideal for students aged 15-18 interested in Art & Design, who may or may not be considering further study in this area.
Age: 15-18
English level: IELTS 3.0+

Drama Foundation Course in association with RADA:
Taught in association with RADA, you will be trained in the core acting disciplines, with a strong focus on audition technique.
Age: 17+
English level: IELTS 5.5+

Drama Summer School Programme:
Ideal for students aged 15-18 interested in Drama, who may or may not be considering further study in this area.
Age: 15-18
English level: IELTS 3.0+

Music Foundation Course:
Ideal for students interested in a career in music and its associated industries, including performing, composing, producing and recording.Age: 17+
English level: IELTS 4.5+

BA (Hons) Fashion Course:
Exciting three-year degree, designed to develop your creative abilities within a commercial context, and the opportunity to showcase your work at our annual fashion show.
Age: 18+
English level: IELTS 5.5+

BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Illustration Programme:
Dynamic three-year degree designed to stimulate your creativity and develop an exciting professional career.
Age: 18+
English level: IELTS 5.5+

Pre-Master's Art & Design Course:
Designed to suit the needs of international students who wish to study Art & Design at Master’s degree level in the UK.
Age: 21+
English level: IELTS 5.5+

Study Abroad Programme:
Designed to suit students who want to experience one or more terms living and studying in the UK and earn credit for these studies back home. You have the flexibility to design your own study programme by selecting options from a wide range of subject areas.
Age: 16+
English level: IELTS 4.0+

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Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
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• Spend a summer, short semester, or academic year abroad in the UK with Arts University Bournemouth - a leading creative university specialising in arts, performance, design, and media education.

• Situated just 2 hours south-west of London, we provide 1 to 3-term study abroad BA (Hons) courses for Americans, Canadians, international students, and professionals. Subjects include Architecture, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Effects, and more. 

• In addition to our semester abroad courses, we also provide 3-week specialist summer courses for students ages 16+ where you have full access to the university's state-of-the-art facilities. We also provide a 2-week Creative Arts Summer School course for students ages 14-15.

• AUB gives you the opportunity to develop your creative skills and gain credits towards your university degree without spending 2-3 years studying abroad on a full-time basis.

• Our classrooms feature modern equipment, and the university houses one of the largest art and design libraries in the south of England. Students meet industry professionals and find out why the UK has always been an influential creative resource.

Student Review:
“AUB staff and other students were very welcoming and supportive - a great atmosphere for being creative and meeting people from around the world”
- Phillipe, France
BA (Hons) Semester Abroad Programs:
1, 2 or 3 terms. Subjects include: 

• Animation Production
• Architecture
• Digital Media Production
• Photography
• Fashion Studies
• Film Production
• Fine Art
• Graphic Design
• Textiles
• Dance
• Visual Communication
• Visual Effects Design & Production..

Specialist 3 Week Summer Courses:
• Architecture & 3D Design
• Complete Film Making
• Make-Up for Stage and Screen
• Creative Photography Portfolio
• Introduction to Animation
• Introduction to Fashion Design
• Portfolio Preparation for the Creative Arts
London Art Portfolio - Courses in the UK & ONLINE Worldwide
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• London Art Portfolio is located in Wapping, Tower Hamlets in East London, close to Tower Bridge and Tower Hill tube station.

• We provide successful Art and Design portfolio preparation, foundation programmes, short courses, evening classes & private tuition for UK and internationals students at our school & Online in fields of fine art and design at all study levels.

• We help to prepare you for University applications, professional interviews or your personal development!

• Prepare for entry to Masters, Bachelor Degree, Foundation Diploma or Pre-Degree level courses in Art & Design.

• We ensure successful placements at all levels, including onto University of the Arts London, UCA & many other renowned art colleges & universities in the UK, USA & other locations around the world.

• London Art Portfolio is run by Julia Dennis, a practicing artist with many years of experience in preparing art and design portfolios for degree applications, organising exhibitions and preparing students for interviews.

• Julia has great success in placing students onto the right course, at the right level, at any stage in your career.

Reviews:
"Central Saint Martins has offered me a place on Foundation Pathway: Graphic Design. I'm so happy! Thank you so much for your guidance and all heart that you put in to help me out."
Aleksandra, Poland

"At the end of the course, I had an interview at the London College of Fashion and was accepted! It was a great victory & I owe a lot to London Art Portfolio! Thank you very much!"
Paola, Italy
Art & Design Portfolio Courses / 1-to-1 Tutoring at our school in London:

• Fine Art
• Fashion Design
• Textiles
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• 3D Design / Architecture

Online One-One Portfolio Preparation:
Art / Design portfolio prep.

Year-round & Summer Courses:
• Portfolio Prep Courses: 24, 18, 12, 6 or 4 weeks
• 1-2 week Enrichment Course in Drawing or Model Making
• Summer Portfolio School- adults & teens
• Digital Portfolio Prep
• Foundation Course in Art and Design- 24 weeks
• One-One Studio Tutorial Support
• Short Courses - Half Term, Holiday & Evening classes
• Corporate Workshops
Dynamic Ecourse
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Learn to shoot like a professional and start taking superb images with an online DSLR photography course from Dynamic Ecourse.

Perfect for beginners, this 'how to' DSLR online course lets you work your way through a series of videos, quizzes, and other engaging content, all presented by a ‘virtual presenter’ that gives you a real sense of being in a learning environment inside the comfort of your own home.

This course is suitable for beginners and those that want to build upon their existing knowledge. The course is designed to take you from automatic mode to full manual mode in just a few hours.
Online DSLR Photography Course:
- Duration: 6 months (work at your own pace)

- 10 modules, including Composition, Shutter Speed and Apertures

- Learn through video features, interactive tools and hands-on challenges

- Graduates receive a downloadable certificate
Fashion Antidote
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Fashion Antidote is a small independent fashion school and studio based just off Brick Lane in East London. Our emphasis is on teaching fashion related subjects and specialising in courses and workshops on fashion business and how to set up your own company.

The school is located off Brick Lane in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The nearest London Underground Tube Station is Aldgate East Tube on the Hammersmith & City Line between Liverpool Street and Whitechapel, and the District Line between Tower Hill and Whitechapel.

We aim to give students a taste of the real fashion industry. Our studio is also used by fashion designers, pattern cutters, stylists and consultants. You will be given insider information and shown tips and techniques as used in the industry that will save you time and give your work a professional finish.

Classes are small and informal and offer lots of one to one support to help build up your confidence. The atmosphere is friendly, relaxed and sociable. All levels are catered for whether you are an absolute beginner taking the first steps, or already have skills you want to update (a budding fashion student or a fashion professional - we have courses for you).
Day, evening and weekend fashion classes, as well as special intensive courses and one off workshops.

- Learn to sew courses

- Sewing and garment construction courses

- Pattern cutting courses

- Fashion drawing and illustration courses

- Fashion design courses

- Fashion business courses

- Fashion styling courses

- Branding, marketing and promotion courses

Please see the Programs Page for a full list of courses.
The Cheltenham School of Drawing & Painting, Gloucester
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The Cheltenham School of Drawing & Painting is a small independently run school located just a five minute walk from Montpellier in the Lansdown area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, southwest England (near Gloucester). The Cheltenham School of Drawing & Painting offers day, evening and weekend courses in Fine Art including drawing, painting watercolour, life drawing and sculpture. We also offer Saturday workshops in life drawing or painting, clay portraiture and etching. Whatever your interest or experience in the arts, we are sure there will be something here for you. Our classes cater to all levels and beginners are very welcome.

In our painting courses you will explore the freedom of creating form through colour. We use both historical and contemporary painting practices and artists to encourage an understanding of each individuals position within the practice of painting. We like to engage artists in drawing as it naturally comes to them: their natural voice. We encourage all drawing students to find their way with the materials and methods we present, so they can tackle projects and ideas outside the school, with confidence in their abilities.
- Fine Art Classes
- Drawing Course
- Watercolour Course
- Oil and Acrylic Course
- Life Drawing Class
- Sculpture and Casting Class
- Workshops in life drawing, painting, clay portraiture and etching
- Portrait Drawing or Painting
- Open Studio/Community Painting
- Experimental Drawing
- Drawing Course for students and professionals
- Drawing Course for beginners
- Day, evening and weekend courses
- Group and Private lessons
- All levels welcome from beginner to advanced, experienced to professional artists
London Academy of Media, Film & TV
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Situated directly opposite Euston Station in the heart of Central London, the London Academy of Media, Film, and TV offers short practical courses in a wide range of media-related areas taught by industry professionals. Established since 1996, L.A.M.F.T offers over 140 courses aimed at adults who are looking to update their current skills or learn new skills with a view to sustaining a career within the media film and television industry. Part-Time Evening, Day, and Weekend courses are available.

The quality of the tuition and the passion of the tutors make London Academy a popular place to study. Each year, over 900 students enrol on courses at London Academy. 50% of students enrol for 2 or more courses creating their own learning path with a view to gaining experience within the industry.

London Academy is also a UK government-recognised learning provider spanning the entire globe from Europe, the Middle East and SE Asia. Let London Academy inspire you to become who you want to be.
Media, Film & TV-related Short Practical Courses:

Categories include:
- TV Production
- Documentary
- Video & Sound
- Acting
- Voiceover
- Radio
- Film
- TV Presenter
- Makeup
- Makeup SFX
- Photography
- Creative Writing
- Media & PR
- Photoshop
- Music

Part-Time Evening, Day, and Weekend courses are available
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