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Art and Design courses – Bath Spa University
Art and Design courses – Bath Spa University
Art and Design
Learn from practising artists and designers, gain new skills in our specialist workshops and shape your unique creative identity. As a student at BSU, you'll also have free access to
Adobe Creative Cloud
, giving you the tools to create striking portfolios, showreels and so much more.
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, and unleash your creativity and enhance your digital skills.
Our courses
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Architecture
BA (Hons)
Develop the fundamental design and collaborative skills needed to respond to evolving social, technological, and environmental issues in the built environment.
Related careers:
Architectural practice
Design
Construction
Creative industries
Course details
Creative Arts Practice
BA (Hons)
Explore, innovate and push boundaries with this stimulating contemporary arts degree.
Related careers:
Artist / maker / designer
Curation, heritage, galleries and museums
Education and research
Arts administration and management
Creative industries
Course details
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Fashion Design
BA (Hons)
A fast-paced, dynamic and demanding course for determined and ambitious individuals who want a career in fashion.
Related careers:
Freelance / in-house designer
Design consultancy
Pattern cutting
Forecasting
Styling
Buying
Product development
Technical designer
Course details
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Fashion Photography
BA (Hons)
Explore, challenge and define the role of the photographic image in fashion.
Related careers:
Photography
Studio management
Photographic styling
Freelancing
Creative industries
Course details
Fine Art
BA (Hons)
A studio-centred fine arts degree, encouraging independent enquiry and delivered by practising artists.
Related careers:
Self-employment
Curation
Education
Conservation
Art therapy
Course details
Popular course
Graphic Design
BA (Hons)
Develop works across print, screen and interactive media, and gain the full range of skills you need to thrive in the creative industries.
Related careers:
Graphic design
Art directing
Illustration
Animation
Interactive media design
Course details
Interior Design
BA (Hons)
Find new uses for existing spaces and learn to communicate your ideas through drawing, CAD and model-making.
Related careers:
Space planner
Colour consultant
3D model maker / visualiser
Theatre / TV / film set designer
Exhibition / lighting / furniture designer
Project manager
Visual merchandising designer
Journalist
Art and design teacher / lecturer
Stage / production designer
Course details
Photography
BA (Hons)
Engage with photography in an experimental, creative and critical environment.
Related careers:
Photography
Photojournalism
Art direction
Studio management
Editorial design
Advertising
Curation
Course details
Product Design
BA (Hons)
Address the future needs and challenges of sustainable production through materials, making and innovation.
Related careers:
Product design
Furniture making
Design consultancy
Manufacturing research and development
Human-centred design
Exhibition and installation design
Interior design
Interaction and user experience (UX)
Service design
Research and trend forecasting
Marketing, sales and promotion
Course details
Popular course
Architecture
BA (Hons)
Develop the fundamental design and collaborative skills needed to respond to evolving social, technological, and environmental issues in the built environment.
Related careers:
Architectural practice
Design
Construction
Creative industries
Course details
Creative Arts Practice
BA (Hons)
Explore, innovate and push boundaries with this stimulating contemporary arts degree.
Related careers:
Artist / maker / designer
Curation, heritage, galleries and museums
Education and research
Arts administration and management
Creative industries
Course details
Popular course
Fashion Design
BA (Hons)
A fast-paced, dynamic and demanding course for determined and ambitious individuals who want a career in fashion.
Related careers:
Freelance / in-house designer
Design consultancy
Pattern cutting
Forecasting
Styling
Buying
Product development
Technical designer
Course details
Popular course
Fashion Photography
BA (Hons)
Explore, challenge and define the role of the photographic image in fashion.
Related careers:
Photography
Studio management
Photographic styling
Freelancing
Creative industries
Course details
Fine Art
BA (Hons)
A studio-centred fine arts degree, encouraging independent enquiry and delivered by practising artists.
Related careers:
Self-employment
Curation
Education
Conservation
Art therapy
Course details
Popular course
Graphic Design
BA (Hons)
Develop works across print, screen and interactive media, and gain the full range of skills you need to thrive in the creative industries.
Related careers:
Graphic design
Art directing
Illustration
Animation
Interactive media design
Course details
Interior Design
BA (Hons)
Find new uses for existing spaces and learn to communicate your ideas through drawing, CAD and model-making.
Related careers:
Space planner
Colour consultant
3D model maker / visualiser
Theatre / TV / film set designer
Exhibition / lighting / furniture designer
Project manager
Visual merchandising designer
Journalist
Art and design teacher / lecturer
Stage / production designer
Course details
Photography
BA (Hons)
Engage with photography in an experimental, creative and critical environment.
Related careers:
Photography
Photojournalism
Art direction
Studio management
Editorial design
Advertising
Curation
Course details
Product Design
BA (Hons)
Address the future needs and challenges of sustainable production through materials, making and innovation.
Related careers:
Product design
Furniture making
Design consultancy
Manufacturing research and development
Human-centred design
Exhibition and installation design
Interior design
Interaction and user experience (UX)
Service design
Research and trend forecasting
Marketing, sales and promotion
Course details
Unlock new possibilities at Locksbrook
“A rewarding and positive environment”
The determination and passion that the students have at Bath Spa University is inspiring. It is such a rewarding and positive environment to study.
Jordan Wright,
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Discover Locksbrook
Why choose BSU?
Campuses
You’ll be based at
Locksbrook Campus
in Bath’s industrial area near the river Avon. Our award-winning building cleverly incorporates modern touches into a Grade II listed space.
Facilities
Access the full
Adobe Creative Suite
, work in our studio spaces, and experiment in our on-site
workshops
, where you can explore techniques in disciplines such as ceramics and metalwork, with support from our technical demonstrators.
Accommodation
Keen to enjoy the best that Bath has to offer? The nearest
accommodation
to Locksbrook Campus is:
Waterside Court
Charlton Court
Twerton Mill
Bankside House
Cost of living support
From
grants and short-term loans
to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you
manage your money
Kickstart your career
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our
Careers team
have you covered.
Wellbeing support
Whatever you need, our
Student Wellbeing Services
team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of
24/7 services
, as well as long-term support.
Book an Open Day
Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us at an Open Day is the best way to find out!
Meet our students and staff
Tour our facilities and accommodation
Learn more about your chosen course
Book now
Campuses
You’ll be based at
Locksbrook Campus
in Bath’s industrial area near the river Avon. Our award-winning building cleverly incorporates modern touches into a Grade II listed space.
Facilities
Access the full
Adobe Creative Suite
, work in our studio spaces, and experiment in our on-site
workshops
, where you can explore techniques in disciplines such as ceramics and metalwork, with support from our technical demonstrators.
Accommodation
Keen to enjoy the best that Bath has to offer? The nearest
accommodation
to Locksbrook Campus is:
Waterside Court
Charlton Court
Twerton Mill
Bankside House
Cost of living support
From
grants and short-term loans
to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you
manage your money
Kickstart your career
Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our
Careers team
have you covered.
Wellbeing support
Whatever you need, our
Student Wellbeing Services
team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of
24/7 services
, as well as long-term support.
Book an Open Day
Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us at an Open Day is the best way to find out!
Meet our students and staff
Tour our facilities and accommodation
Learn more about your chosen course
Book now
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