“Every tutor of sequence design and illustration is great. They have opened a door for me from different angles in the field of illustration. As long as you are willing, you can explore as much as you want!”
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Photography graduate Georgs Avetisjans’ book celebrated in two awards
Motherland. Far Beyond the Polar Circle by 2016 Photography BA(Hons) grad Georgs Avetisjans has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Arles Prix du Livre Award in the highly competitive Photo-Text category and named among the 50 and the top 10 books for the Athens Photo Festival Pick:24 Book Award!
Graduates 2024: Finn Gayton: Fine Art MA
“I choose to study in Brighton because I studied my BA Fine Art degree at Brighton uni and was successful and enjoyed it, and so I wanted to continue living and studying in the city.”
Graduates 2024: Ümair Zia: MA Sequential Design / Illustration
“I will always enjoy the privilege of having learned from the company of my faculty. They would solve any issue right away. The whole University was very friendly. In just one year, I started feeling like a part of a tremendously creative family. I feel very proud to be an alumnus of University of Brighton and of MA Sequential Design/ Illustration.”
Graduates 2024: Jennifer Nelson: Fine Art MA
“My children growing up and leaving home have been the catalyst for me applying for the MA and being able to do it part-time has meant that I have been able to carry on working as a supply teacher.”
Graduates 2024: Xiaoming Zhao; Fine Art MA
“Amy Cunningham is a wonderful and conscientious teacher and artist, encouraging and advising me a lot.”
Graduates 2024: Wenyi Chen: Fine Art MA
“The University of Brighton was an excellent choice – it has great course tutors and a very sensible curriculum. Postgraduate study is not just a qualification boost, but crucially it allows you to plan your future more clearly and know what you really want.”
Graduates 2024: Teresa Grau Caro: Graphic Design
“I enjoyed the freedom to experiment in the course, with helpful workshops to guide me through projects. Plus, it’s right by the sea, and Brighton is an awesome city for students!”
Graduates 2024: Lawrence Fleming: Graphic Design
“Brighton has come to mean so much to me… It’s a city full of life, with fun and eclectic people who bring a unique energy to the place. The vibrant arts scene, the diverse community, and the beautiful seaside have all contributed to an unforgettable experience.”
Graduates 2024: Jac Doe: Fine Art Painting
“Having a studio space to develop and play out ideas has been fantastic. A zone designated solely for creativity where I can experiment freely, alongside discussion with tutors about what is happening and why within my painting has helped me grow rapidly as an artist, and more importantly searched inside myself for my own truth.”
Graduates 2024: Greta Carroll: Digital Music and Sound Arts
“I have loved my tutors and the technicians and how inspiring they are. I have learnt so much and now I know the ins and outs of both the history of sound; I’ve enjoyed learning to record the sound of electricity and having a deep knowledge of artists and what they do. I’m dyslexic and had very low confidence in myself all my life. I feel the course has really freed me up and I feel I can hold my own now in a conversation in sound and electronic music.”
Graduates 2024: Miles M Reid: Digital Music and Sound Arts
“As an interdisciplinary artist, this course has been the perfect way of building my skill set in various mediums. I have been able to dive deeper into the world of animation in my free time while developing my musical and artistic abilities.”
Graduates 2024: Sophie Shribman-Hollings: Fine Art
“Fine Art gives you the freedom and flexibility to use any and every material to convey anything that interest you.”
BAFTA-award winning director at Animation course screening event
Brighton’s Animation BA(Hons) is hosting BAFTA-award winning director and animator Oliver Smyth at its student screening event next week.
Graduates 2024: Anna Mccartney: Illustration
“Recently we had some industry professionals and alumni from all levels come to talk to us about their practices and journeys, it was so helpful and reassuring to listen to their stories and creative lives.”
Graduates 2024: Maeve Grace Taylor: Textiles
“Being in the knit studio together with the other knitters and technicians is an inspiring place to work, all supporting each other… This is definitely the place I will miss most after I graduate.”
Graduates 2024: Ellie Davies: Fine Art Painting
“I chose Fine Art Painting as there aren’t many painting courses in the country… I’ve loved having a dedicated working space for myself.”
Graduates 2024: Liz Wright: Fine Art
“To me, Brighton is symbolic of freedom… it fosters a freeing atmosphere where you feel as though you can express yourself authentically and open-mindedness thrives.”
Graduates 2024: Gregory Boyd: Games Art and Design
“My favourite part of my studies would be presenting my work in progress to my lecturers and my classmates . This helped me gain confidence in speaking up, and also led to receiving helpful feedback on my projects.”
Graduates 2024: Archie Mason: Graphic Design
“Brighton has given me all of the things I wanted when I was a teenager. The friends I have here have helped me to become a person that I am proud to be.”
Graduates 2024: Amy Saville: Fashion Communication
“Brighton will always hold a special place in my heart as I felt that I changed and grew dramatically as a person throughout my years at University. Fashion communications enabled me to explore a wide range of fashion related topics. I also really liked how it was a creative course paired business studies element.”
Graduates 2024: Coral Monaghan: Illustration
“I’m from London, and living in a smaller city where I can get everywhere by foot is great. It means I get out and about more, it feels like it opens up more possibilities. I think I’ll forever associate Brighton with spending long days in the university studio, getting lost in work… I’ll miss that student-studio atmosphere. I like the hustle and bustle of it; the productivity of it.”
Photography graduate Maisie Cousins featured in major new exhibition
Maisie who graduated from our Photography BA(Hons) in 2014 has been selected to show at Pallant House Gallery in the Subversive Still Life show.
Graduates 2024: Em Kersten: Illustration
“I’d tell my 17-year-old self to be less afraid to try and embrace new creative processes – how I make work now is completely different to how I first did when I started university, and one of the most exciting parts of this course is seeing your practice change and evolve.”
Graduates 2024: Hamish Huxley-Edwards: Games Art and Design
“Being around creative individuals has been incredibly eye-opening and inspiring. Seeing their work and sharing knowledge with one another has greatly contributed to my own development and practice.”
Graduates 2024: Tara Timlin: Fashion Communication
“Brighton means the world to me; over the past three years, I’ve undergone profound personal growth within this vibrant city.”
Graduates 2024: Archie Nash: Fine Art Painting
“A space to make work has been undoubtedly the most valuable part of the course for me… and also James Kearns, the painting technician. I can’t say enough really. He has made my time on the course.”
Sky Sports broadcaster is latest guest speaker on journalism courses
Sport journalism and journalism students enjoyed a special guest speaker session from rising star of sport media, Aymen Babar.
Illustration student Grace Moran designs ex lecturer Raymond Briggs exhibition poster
Congratulations to University of Brighton student Grace Moran who has won a competition to design the publicity poster for Bloomin’ Brilliant: The Life and Work of Raymond Briggs exhibition at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft.
University of Brighton Sport Journalism students cover major sporting action at Brighton Racecourse and The Amex
As part of their Professional Practice module, a group of 15 Sport Journalism students reporters covered Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s 2-1 loss to Everton from the press box at The Amex. Twelve hours later, they travelled to Brighton Racecourse to report on the opening day of the spring racing season.
Take a virtual tour of our printmaking facilities
The University of Brighton’s Fine Art Printmaking BA(Hons) is one of the only degrees of its kind, and our specialist workshops and studios are some of the best in Europe. Take a look around…
How my degree set me on an unexpected career path
Vibha Daryanani tells us how covering a variety of topics and experiencing different technologies on her Media degree helped her discover a new passion.
“Brighton gave me lifelong bonds and industry connections”
Media graduate Izzy James recalls how her time at the University of Brighton was a transformative experience.
Film students show work on big screen at Brighton Komedia
As part of their Directing The Screen module, some of our brilliant final-year Film BA(Hons) students screened their monologues at a major Brighton film venue. The students worked with actors, choosing a monologue script or writing their own, and Director Pete Travis was there for the event along with the participating actors and students.
Swap shops, free pizza and the psychology of attachment relating to clothes!
This regular fun community Wellbeing Wednesday event for Fashion Comms students sees all year groups get together to spend time together on fashion and feelings.
Fashion students awarded prize in Startup Ideas Competition 2024
Last week six finalists went head-to-head, pitching their ideas for ‘businesses for good’ to a panel of judges, in front of a live audience, and the third-place prize went to Eliot Hardwick (Fashion Communication) and Jess Woods (Fashion Design) for Dead Ugly Designs, a circular, gender-neutral, street-style clothing brand. Read More
Sports Journalism student Leon wins prestigious NCTJ Student Award
Beating off the competition, final-year Sports Journalism BA(Hons) student Leon Imber has won the Sports Journalism Student category at the NCTJ Awards being praised by Sky Sports New judges for his “exceptional” interviews. Leon says, “I’m grateful to the Uni of Brighton for giving me the foundations to push into the national media and contribute work of my own.”
Industry heavyweights visit our Sports Journalism courses
We have some great guest speakers who come in to inspire and share their career experience with our students – if you’re thinking about choosing our Sports Journalism BA or MA course, find out about the kind of people you will hear from when you study at the University of Brighton.
Animation students host fundraising screening as part of Brighton Animation Festival
Congratulations to our Animation BA(Hons) students who had an amazing turn out for their sell-out Best of the Festival Fundraiser, showing repeated screenings of their work.
University of Brighton fashion graduate is selected for Modern Artisan programme
Arielle Uno-Ekwang, a Fashion with Business Studies BA(Hons) graduate, is one of six trainees beginning a “nine-month paid training journey that will see participants immersed in responsible design and craftsmanship principles”.
Follow our Illustration course on Instagram
At Brighton our Illustration BA(Hons) has a long and illustrious history – take a look at the course Instagram feed and follow to get a snapshot of life on the course.
Take a look around the 3D Design and Craft workshops
With our detailed walk-through, you can get a close look at the workshops and equipment you will have access to on this hands-on degree.
“My final year project, Sew Emotional, will focus on expressing complex human emotions”
Textiles student Harriet Silverson, along with classmate Alice Clubb, has been awarded a Framework Knitters bursary for yarn for her final collection – and Harriet is going to create a series of playful samples that explore the crossover of art, emotion, and knitted textile design.
Fine Art Painting graduate Miranda has solo London show
As her show opens at Tiwani Contemporary Gallery in central London, read an interview with painter Miranda Forrester in FAD Magazine.
Thinking of choosing Photography? See the kind of work our students make
The course runs two Instagram feeds, one for the courses and one for exhibitions – check them out if you’re interested in the kinds of work being made by our brilliant creatives!
Photography students kick off 2024 with Miro exhibition
The annual second year Photography student exhibition opens this week at our Edward Street building (13 – 18 January).
Why changing my degree to music and media was the BEST decision for me
Music Business and Media student Hollie Strzyzewski gives us the lowdown on why she changed course and is loving exploring her Radio 1 presenter ambitions on this degree.
Film students enjoy workshops with celebrated TV and film directors
As part of their Directing the Screen module, Film BA(Hons) students recently enjoyed an interactive day learning from and working with experienced industry directors Tom Hescott (Eastenders, Call the Midwife and The Act) and Pete Travis (Cold Feet, Vantage Point, Omagh and City of Tiny Lights).
Brighton praised as a creative hub and ‘perfect fit’ for the gaming industry
In a BBC article, gaming experts have named our progressive and creative city as the go-to place for the games industry.
High-profile Christmas stamp commission for Illustration grad Tom
Tom Duxbury whose work includes illustrating book covers for high profile writers such as Philip Pullman is the designer behind the Royal Mail’s 2023 Christmas stamps, the first set to bear the silhouette of HRM King Charles III.
From a painting degree at Brighton to his first solo show
Jake Grewal graduated from our Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) and went on to the Royal College – he’s now got his first solo institutional exhibition at Pallant House Gallery. In a longform interview with Studio International, he says “I don’t know where I make work from other than my experience and emotional response.”
Red has just begun media studies…how did she choose it and what does she think so far?
“Pros and cons lists are your BEST FRIENDS!! No matter how small the cons or how big the pros, weigh them all out anyway. University is a personal experience, so make sure you’re picking choices with yourself in mind.”
Recent photography graduate has exhibition as part of major Photoworks commission
Hannah O’Hara, who graduated from the University of Brighton in 2020, is showing From Nothing to Now at the Fleetwood Museum this month.
Photography students lead walking tour of work
Last month 10 undergraduate Photography BA(Hons) students from the University of Brighton ran an event with Photoworks, presenting work exploring the relationship between photographic storytelling and creative writing.
Fashion Comms students get involved with Sustainable Fashion Week
With sustainability a key element of the course, many of our Fashion Communication and Business Studies BA(Hons) students were involved in this exciting showcase last month, whether assisting with the event or speaking.
All about media placements
Our media studies courses offer a four-week industry placement – but what’s it really like and how does it work? Tom Eldridge, who took his placement at the university, spoke to fellow students Monica, Doona, Mariam and Mia and about their experiences in industry, answering the questions you want answered!
Printmaking alumni wins £10,000 and a solo exhibition at Hastings Contemporary
Isabel Rock, who studied Fine Art Printmaking at the University of Brighton received the biennial award as part of the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2023.
What’s it like to do a fashion or textiles placement?
Hear from some of our graduates about what it was like on placement and where they went during their year in industry.
Crafts Council picks 3D Design graduate as top maker
Tom Fewing who has recently graduated from 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons) was chosen by the national charity for crafts for his collection which captures the lives of a loved one.
Graduates 2023: Mandy Lee: MA Sequential Design/Illustration
“I chose to study this course because it not only focuses on sequential storytelling but also embraces diversity in various media, such as picture books for children, graphic novels, and animation, which are the fields I wish to develop.”
First year Painting students exhibit in Brighton Laines
Three Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) students are showing their work in an exhibition at Gallery 40 in Brighton’s city centre 19th – 22nd July.
Brighton Photography alumni in Saatchi Gallery show
Graduates our undergraduate and postgraduate Photography programmes, Murray Ballard, Lisa Barnard and Corinne Silva, have work on show in Civilization: The Way We Live Now, open until 17 September 2023.
Photography graduate interviewed in prestigious journal
Hope Vassall, who has recently graduated from the University of Brighton’s Photography BA(Hons), has been interviewed about her work and future plans by the Royal Photographic Society Journal.
3D Design and Craft student Tesni wins Weald Down Museum’s Excellence in Craft award
Congratulations to 2023 graduate Tesni, a metalsmith whose handmade crafted pieces inspired by the museum won the award.
Check out work by this year’s graduating Animation students
Our talented students have been showing their work on the Animation course Instagram – take a look!
End of year showcase for year 2 Animation students
Animation students made poetry films in response to published poets from the Forward Arts Poetry Prize which were showcased at the University of Brighton’s theatre space.
Graduates 2023: Ella Waters: Graphic Design
“As a city, I find Brighton friendly, welcoming and creative — choosing to study here was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I can’t see myself living (or studying) anywhere else!”
Graduates 2023: Megan Potter: 3D Design & Craft
“University isn’t as scary as it sounds, and I know it’s a big change, but it really will help you be more independent and help you discover what you’re truly capable of on your own.”
Graduates 2023: Sally Scott: Illustration
“Staying in Brighton was important to me as it has such a vibrant creative community and the Illustration course seemed to be the best fit for what I wanted to study.”
Graduates 2023: Tobias Starenczak: Illustration
“I wanted the freedom of experimenting with mediums I never tried before, which has resulted in film, animations and photography becoming my primary story-telling methods.”
New Pulp book co-authored and designed by Graphic Design MA course leader
Louise Colbourne who leads the University of Brighton’s graphics postgraduate degree has co-created a lush visual celebration of Pulp’s sixth album, This Is Hardcore, featuring unseen photography, behind-the-scenes interviews and visuals.
Graduates 2023: Rachael Wu: Illustration
“My advice for 16 year old self will be ‘think out of the box and be brave to try new things!”
Brighton Sports Journalism students shortlisted for football writer awards
Congratulations to Sports Journalism students Leon Imber and Millie Hawkins who have been nominated in the FWA Unheard Voices Football Writer of the Year Awards 2023.
Apply for the Cass Art x Phoenix Studio Award 2024
Second year Sports Journalism student lands paid ESPN role
Leon Imber has just earned a paid 12 month internship at ESPN’s London office as a sports editorial staff member. As course leader Owen Evans says, “this is a highly-competitive position that is auditioned once a year.” Read More
Brighton Marina competition to showcase University talent
Students from the School of Art & Media have the opportunity to create an eye-catching design for public benches throughout Brighton Marina.
5 tips for creating an art portfolio
Check out Fine Art Painting student Becky Powney’s TikTok on creating a portfolio.
Catch the 2/3 interim exhibition by Fine Art MA students on display until 16th Feb
The group exhibition in Dorset Place gallery, part of our Edward Street building on our city campus, is now open and continues until Thursday 16th February.
“The course really stood out to me because of the placement and its heavy theoretical side, which was something I was really interested in.”
Thinking of applying to study Media Industry and Innovation? Hear from current student Sara about what life is like on the degree.
Thinking about choosing our Music Business and Media degree?
Hear from student Kristian who says: “On the course I’ve found myself recording a podcast, conducting a brand proposal, developing a new music innovation, recording promotional videos and so much more. Plus, I still work with my placement company on their social media , so it was definitely a worthwhile opportunity!”
Gossamer an exhibition by Fine Art and Printmaking students at Edward Street, opening 28th Jan
The University of Brighton’s second year Fine Art and Printmaking undergraduates present Gossamer, an exhibition of creative work from students at the mid-point of their degree course.
My career journey: fashion lecturer Sarah Humphrey-Smith
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Today we’re speaking to Sarah Humphrey-Smith, fashion design lecturer who says: “I started looking at designers like McQueen and Comme and was just like – I want to do that! I was captivated by the magic of how you could create these spectacles on bodies.”
Graphic Design MA students show work raising awareness about the oppression of women in Iran
Today at the Brighton Contemporary Arts Centre gallery you can see a graphic design project raising awareness about the oppression of women in Iran. Come and say hello and find out more about the project.
My career journey: music and sound art lecturer Johanna Bramli
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Today it’s Johanna Bramli, who runs our digital music and sound art degree and says: “it’s a cliché story but it was thanks to a fantastic music teacher who saw through my quiet ways and believed in me that I found my confidence.”
Illustration student works at University of Brighton-delivered project at Ditchling Museum
Third-year student Alex Adams was employed to help at Make It Happen, a craft skills-based project at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft with Adults with Learning Disabilities from St Nicholas Centre, Lewes.
i-D profiles University of Brighton Painting graduate Sola Olulode
The influential style magazine focuses on the work of painter Sola Olulode who graduated from our Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) in 2018 and is enjoying success in the UK and abroad. Read More
University of Brighton 3D Design & Craft technician exhibits work at Versailles installation
Tanya Gomez has spent four years planning and making the installation which is in a historical exhibition at the Palace of Versailles.
Media lecturer’s podcast becomes part of school curriculum
The new series of young people’s mental health podcast The Rez – produced by University of Brighton lecturer Lance Dann – is the first podcast to be accredited for teaching in schools.
My career journey: Phil Tyler, Fine Art Printmaking lecturer
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Today it’s Phil Tyler who runs our fine art printmaking degree and says that as a boy he was told “get a trade and a proper job” but the school art room and inspiring teachers meant art college was where he found his solace.
Aspiring female sportswriters join forces with FA to celebrate historic day for England Women’s international team
Sport Journalism BA(Hons) and MA students were invited to report from the press box at The AMEX Stadium during England’s recent match against the Czech Republic.
Fine Art Painting graduate Sola Olulode named as artist to watch
Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) graduate Sola Olulode has been named as one of 10 artists to watch at this year’s Contemporary African Art Fair in London.
University of Brighton journalism graduate grabs Emmy glory in the USA
Jordan Hogan has won a TV reporting Emmy award, considered the Oscars of US TV.
Photography lecturers work on show in campus gallery as part of Brighton Photo Fringe
Come and see work by University of Brighton Photography lecturers including Martin Seeds, Zoe Childerley, Daniel C Blight and Fergus Heron in the Telling Pictures show at our Edward Street building, open until 14 October.
“There is a keenness and aptitude in Painting students and I can see why the School has such a well-deserved reputation”
The University of Brighton is one of three universities in the UK to have a ‘Painting Fellow’ on campus – here we hear from current fellow Daniel Petitt on his experience of working with our painting students and developing his practice in the studio on campus.
3D Design & Craft graduates appear in TV shows
Chloe Hook and David Lily are both currently appearing on our screens on C4’s Handmade – Britain’s Best Woodworker and All That Glitters Series on BBC2. Read More
Guardian 5-star review for Bill Lynch show at University’s gallery
A new exhibition of work (open until 15 October) by little-known painter Lynch at the Brighton Centre for Contemporary Arts, based at the University of Brighton’s Grand Parade building, has been given a rave review by the Guardian. Read More
Illustration student is TikTok sensation and design business success story
Eva Malley’s art business took off while she was studying at the University of Brighton – her work, mostly line drawings, are “inspired by the beauty of the mundane.” Read More
Graphic Designer Alison Haigh shares her career journey from University onwards
Graphic Design Alison Haigh graduated from the University of Brighton in 2009 – read an interview with her in Creative Boom and listen to the related podcast on her start in the industry and her career since graduating.
Brighton students on work placements at one of UK’s leading animation studios
Haniyyah Nauzeer, Vince Mosti and Lexie Rhys-Jones added to their Animation BA (Hons) studies with hands-on experience at PigBird studios, who specialise in stop motion animation. The placements were arranged by course lecturer Kate Jessop after PigBird’s Trevor Hardy did a Q&A session at the inaugural Brighton International Animation Festival, which Kate created and ran earlier this year.
Fine Art Painting students win Cass x Phoenix Prize 2022
Lydia Stonehouse and Megan Hack have won the annual prize which helps graduates kick-start their artistic career with free studio space in central Brighton.