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Swansea College of Art

Swansea College of Art

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An Art School Experience In A Contemporary University

An art college education is unlike any other form of university education. Its uniqueness lies in the way in which it fosters, directs and encourages individuality, creativity and innovation.

The UK has an amazingly rich and diverse range of art colleges with a distinguished heritage of producing globally recognised artists, designers, animators, filmmakers, and performers. Swansea College of Art, as the oldest and most established art college in Wales, is a well-respected part of that tradition.

What can I study?

All of our courses share a common philosophy; to enable individuality, creative freedom and academic flexibility, all of which we believe are essential in finding your own voice within your chosen creative field.

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For Postgraduates

Our MA Contemporary Dialogues Portfolio creates a unique learning platform from which students are encouraged to broaden their creative experience through experimentation, collaboration and interdisciplinary discourse.

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Saturday Art School

Aimed at aspiring and developing young artists aged between 16-18, this 10-week course provides an exciting, creative Art School experience, allowing you to explore different disciplines of Art & Design to expand your Art portfolio.

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For Apprentices

Swansea College of Art at UWTSD is recognised as one of the UK’s centres of excellence in stained glass. The department has a rich heritage in stained glass education and has an impressive archive of designs spanning 80 years, providing an invaluable teaching resource.

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Evening Classes For You

Running throughout the year our Art After Dark programme offers courses in a range of creative disciplines, including ceramics, photography, and illustration. 

News & Events

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) Swansea College of Art is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition, "Residuum 2024," featuring artworks created by students enrolled in the Professional Doctorate in Art and Design and MA Art & Design programs. This vibrant showcase will take place at the renowned Volcano Theatre, nestled in the heart of Swansea's High Street, from August 13th to August 26th.

A student standing in front of the exhibition

The Architectural Glass Centre at Swansea College of Art is pleased to announce the autumn session of specialist glass painting masterclasses by Jonathan Cooke.

Close-up on a stained glass panel showing a serious human face divided in two by a strip of lead; the face is almost monochrome, but surrounded by pieces of glass in gemstone greens, blues and oranges.

The Architectural Glass Centre at Swansea College of Art is pleased to announce the autumn session of specialist glass painting masterclasses by Jonathan Cooke.

Close-up on a stained glass panel showing a serious human face divided in two by a strip of lead; the face is almost monochrome, but surrounded by pieces of glass in gemstone greens, blues and oranges.

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud to announce the rebranding of its long running film festival, formerly known as the Copper Coast International Film Festival, to the Copper Dragon International Film Festival (CDIFF). This rebranding marks a significant step forward in our commitment to excellence and our dedication to promoting global talent and creativity in the world of cinema.

A picture of dragon which is being used to promote the film festival.

UWTSD’s Swansea College of Art is set to take the stage at the European Conference on Education in London in July. Timi Isaac O’Neill will present his paper titled Meta-Disruption in Art and Design Education: A Constructivist Approach for Chinese Postgraduate Students. Timi’s paper reflects his team’s extensive work with Chinese students enrolled in the Professional Doctorate in Art and Design and MA Art and Design programmes. It suggests that educators have reached the educational Rubicon and the need to adapt to emerging technologies is urgent.

An illustration of an idealised, perhaps AI-generated, Chinese street scene with brightly lit shop signs, elaborate gable roofs, and people in traditional gowns sitting on the pavements.

As part of the Royal Institute of Philosophy conversations at UWTSD, the captivating intersection of dreams, art, science, and philosophy will come alive at Noah's Yard in the vibrant Uplands district of Swansea this week.

Professors Mark Blagrove and Julia Lockheart hold the artwork Flying Dream (2018) between them.

Swansea College of Art, UWTSD, is leading the charge in the realm of art and design education by embracing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive technologies .The MA Art and Design and the Professional Doctorate in Art and Design programmes are embarking on the exciting journey to prepare students for a dynamic and AI-driven creative landscape.

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Each year UWTSD’s BA/MDes Surface Pattern and Textiles programme team seek out ambitious Live Project partnerships for their students. Currently ranked 3rd in the UK, 1st in Wales, in the large and competitive field of Fashion and Textiles degree courses (Guardian League Tables 2024,) this UWTSD programme based at Swansea College of Art, hails much of its success due to the vibrant Entrepreneurial Learning strategy that underpins the student experience.

Carwyn Davies of Hacer stands at the front of a large group of Surface Pattern and Textiles students.
Colourful fabric samples attached to a noticeboard along with concept art; a pot of brushes, scissors and glue are visible at one corner of the board.

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