From world-leading research to community partnerships, student success and global impact, 2025 showcased the University of Brighton at its boldest and best.
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Category Archives: Animation, games and digital design
University of Brighton named the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university
Brighton has been crowned the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university in a new survey, scoring 8.7 out of 10 for inclusivity – the highest in the country. Read More
Learn more about studying at Brighton at our online taster sessions
Discover what it’s like to study at the University of Brighton with one of our taster and advice sessions.
These events are a great way to dive deeper into your chosen subject and gain insights into the application process and university life.
Events are held online on Microsoft Teams – you may need to download the Teams app if you are joining on your phone from Google Play or from the App Store. Read More
Meet us at the UCAS Create your Future events in London and Manchester!
Are you thinking about studying something creative like art, media, design, journalism, film, fashion, music or photography? Or maybe you’re still figuring out what your next step looks like?
Either way, UCAS’ Create Your Future event is the perfect place to start thinking about a creative degree and where that could take you. This year, our School of Art & Media is heading to both the London and Manchester events! Read More
University unveils extra financial support for students applying through Clearing with Brighton Summer Boost initiative
For the first time, the University of Brighton is extending its Brighton Boost financial support initiative to students applying through Clearing in 2025.
University of Brighton ranked among top 4% of universities worldwide
The University of Brighton has earned a place among the world’s leading universities. Brighton has ranked in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, as reported in the 2025 Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Read More
University of Brighton’s biggest art show is back – and you’re invited!
This summer, Brighton’s City campus is transforming into one giant gallery and it’s free to visit! Read More
Brighton named one of Time Out’s 50 best cities in the world for 2025
Brighton ranks 34th on Time Out’s 2025 list of the world’s 50 best cities, making it the third-highest ranked city in the UK.
The definitive annual list is published every year, based on feedback from tens of thousands of city-dwellers across the globe. This year, over 18,000 participants shared their thoughts on key aspects of city life such as food, nightlife, culture, affordability, happiness, and overall atmosphere.
University of Brighton announces one of the UK’s first scholarships focused on the study of trans inclusion
A PhD scholarship focused on trans and non-binary inclusion has been launched by the University of Brighton in collaboration with The Paul Cottingham Trust.
10 Reasons to Study Animation or Games Art and Design at Brighton
Animation and game design are exciting and ever-evolving industries and if you love turning your ideas into captivating visuals, both our Animation or Games Art and Design degrees could be the perfect choice for you. Read More
Check if you’re eligible for £1,250 and a lower grade offer
At the University of Brighton, we’re here to support you in making the best start to your university journey. With our new postcode checker, you can quickly see if you’re eligible for our Brighton Boost financial support package, designed to help you with the cost of living and make everyday things just that little bit easier. Read More
Looking back on our 2024: A year of innovation, creativity and impact
As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past year’s achievements, milestones and stories that have shaped the year here at the University of Brighton.
There’s so much to celebrate – we’ve seen groundbreaking research, community impact and inspiring student success across every area of the university. Read More
Make your portfolio stand out with our online advice sessions
Are you considering studying art or design at University? Whatever course sparks your interest, we have several portfolio advice sessions coming up to give you tips on creating a portfolio that will stand out and showcase your creativity and skills. Read More
Exhibition on next generation architecture to transform University of Brighton to ‘gaming tourism’ destination
The university will host a tech-inspired exhibition exploring how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in architecture can transform the gaming industry.
University of Brighton Graduate Show launches summer spectacle of student talent
Three Summer Shows presents student talent in art, design, media, architecture and humanities Read More
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.
Design student wins competition to transform Brighton Marina benches
Tiana Szalajda-Smith’s Sussex wildlife design chosen for year-long display on benches across the marina.
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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: 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.”
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.
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.
Animation students work with author to bring books to life.
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.
Apply for the Cass Art x Phoenix Studio Award 2024
5 tips for creating an art portfolio
Check out Fine Art Painting student Becky Powney’s TikTok on creating a portfolio.
Discuss your portfolio with course staff!
Join us at our online portfolio advice event on 28 February to get tips and advice from students and staff about how to prepare your portfolio.
You can also watch our film to see staff explain what you should include in your portfolio for art and design courses when applying for uni – and students give TIPS on what they included in theirs.
Lecturers Domestic Academic Quilt project exhibits at Loughborough
A large quilt installation, the brainchild of Vanessa Marr, course leader of Design for Digital Media, with accompanying audio reflecting on women academics’ experiences during the Covid pandemic will be exhibited at Loughborough University this week. Read More
Illustration legend and ex art school lecturer Raymond Briggs dies
Raymond Briggs, creator of masterpieces of illustration as diverse as The Snowman and When The Wind Blows, has passed away, aged 88.
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.
Graduates 2022: Maisie Woodley: Design for Digital Media
“DDM offers a huge range of avenues to explore, and I can recommend it to anyone who wants to try something new alongside their own specific discipline.” Read More
Graduates 2022: Chloe Morris: Design for Digital Media
“As soon as I saw some examples of students’ work, I knew this course was what I wanted to do. It was the first time I’d seen a degree that allowed such an interdisciplinary approach to art and design, and it was perfect for me.”
Graduates 2022: Kristlin Visnapuu: Design for Digital Media
Brighton is an excellent place for students and creatives with many start-up opportunities and societies. Read More
Lecturer launches Brighton’s first animation festival: 23-24 April 2022
Kate Jessop who teaches on our Animation BA(Hons) has set up Brighton International Animation Festival, the city’s first ever animation festival. Read More
Apply for the Cass x Phoenix Studio Award 2023
Want to win a FREE studio space for a year in central Brighton? School of Art and Media final year students have the opportunity to apply for this award which sees Cass Art sponsoring a Phoenix Art Space studio for a 2023 graduate. Read More
Design for Digital Media student Maisie draws a dog a day
Thinking about preparing your portfolio?
Watch these two short films where art students talk you through how they put theirs together. Read More
See the Domestic Academics display at our Grand parade building
Visit Vanessa Marr, course leader on the University of Brighton’s Design for Digital Media degree pandemic quilt project at the Grand Parade building.
CineCity film festival showcases work of Brighton academics
Two University of Brighton academics, Frank Gray and Sophie Dixon, feature in the annual CINECITY film festival (5-14 November), and the region’s biggest celebration of cinema. Read More
Students create 100 eco-friendly climate change murals at Brighton Marina
Graphic design students at the University of Brighton have created 100 climate-related art works at Brighton Marina, to mark the COP26 conference in Glasgow. Read More
Graduates 2021: Amber Eder: Design for Digital Media
I chose DDM because it was full of experimentation and creative freedom; I also felt that it would teach me invaluable skills for my future career in design. Read More
Graduates 2021: Jason Thompson: Design for Digital Media
Throughout the course, I always felt free to experiment and new ideas were always met with insightful resources and guidance that has helped shape my approach to tackling a brief and how I ultimately see myself as a designer. Read More
Graduates 2021: Mia Vidamour: Design for Digital Media
It is a unique course, and through it I have met some of the most talented and creative people I know. Read More
International retrospective for Animation lecturer
Kate Jessop is presenting a masterclass, on the international jury and has also curated a programme at the AniFilm Animation Festival in the Czech Republic.
Our students are supported by award-winning technicians
Our art and media students always tell us our technicians are brilliant – and they’ve been rightly recognised in the One Brighton Staff Awards, winning the Team Contribution to Teaching and Learning award. Congratulations!
In year 9, 10 or 11? Join our free online Printmaking workshops
If you or someone in your family is in year 9, 10 or 11 and interested in maybe taking art at university, why not join our series of online printmaking workshops. The dates are: 13, 20 and 27 February and 6 March 2021. Read More
Check out Design for Digital Media students’ final projects
The 2020 graduate show website has work by our brilliant graduates – take a look. Read More
Animation and digital design lecturer nominated for a Motionographer award
Kate Jessop, has been nominated for one of the biggest awards in animation and motion design internationally for her comedy Queerer Than Thou, previously selected for development in the Berlinale Talent Lab.
Design lecturer’s work highlighted in Grayson Perry show
The University of Brighton’s Vanessa Marr says it was a surprise when her work was featured on Channel 4’s Grayson’s Art Club – a self-portrait stitched into a duster. Read More
Student’s short film shown at Oska Bright Film Festival 2019
A short film What’s the Time? by Will Hanekom, final year student on Design for Digital Media BA(Hons),is being screened alongside four other short-listed films as part of the Oska Bright Film Festival, held at the Old Market.
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