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.”
Sports Journalism student nominated for prestigious award
Sports Journalism BA(Hons) student Leon Imber has been nominated for an NCTJ Award for Excellence. Read More
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.
Animation students work with author to bring books to life.
Illustration alumni animates film based on UoB academic’s research
Kate Bilbow, who studied BAHon) Illustration, has animated a film based on University Design Historian Dr Harriet Atkinson’s research into art on the streets in 1943.
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.
MA fine artists London exhibition
A mix of 21 graduating and current Masters students will be exhibiting their work at the Bermondsey Project Space from Friday.
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.”
Illustration students artwork feature in Bellingcat report
Award-winning investigative news agency Bellingcat has used illustrations from three graduating BA(Hons) Illustration students in their annual report. Read More
Graduates 2023: Kerenza Emily Maeve Bloomfield: MA Craft
“Collectively, the tutors and technicians have such an immense amount of knowledge to share and are only too willing to help and inspire if you put in the work. Learning from them in that special environment has been a joy.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Saira Yates: MA Inclusive Arts Practice
My own practice and knowledge have developed so much. I have gained a lot from this experience and have had the opportunity to meet and work with so many wonderful people. Read More
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.
Graduates 2023: Shao Ni: MA Sequential Design/Illustration
“I have acquired a deeper understanding of conducting a practice-based study through constantly moving between theory, practice and self-reflection.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Wendy Smith: MA Fine Art
“The course has allowed me to really push the work further and develop ideas that have laid idle for some time with encouragement from staff and students.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Reece Coyle: MA Photography
“Having access to the studios and a wide range of photographic equipment and the complete freedom to experiment have been crucial in developing my practice.” Read More
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.
Graduates 2023: Tracey Horan: MA Textiles
“You are never too old, and you never know where it is going to take you, go for it!” Read More
Graduates 2023: Lizzie Brewster: MA Photography
“It has been hugely influential to have a range of different artists to work alongside, many of whom have practices outside of the MA and photography.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Amy Packwood: MA Craft
“The support from the technicians was incredible and the sense of community in the space is something I will miss very much.”
Graduates 2023: Tatiana Haslam: MA Photography
“From working with large format cameras and shooting in the studio to processing film in the darkroom and expanding my knowledge of contemporary photographers, I have absorbed a wealth of knowledge.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Lindsay Connors: MA Fine Art
I used to think that an MA was out of my reach, but on the contrary, has been accessible and achievable for me doing it part time.
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.
Graduates 2023: Maxine Hunt: MA Inclusive Arts Practice
“Be sure to choose the right postgraduate course – be Brave, it might be something very different than what you think!” Read More
Graduates 2023: Giles Stokoe: MA Photography
“Many people are questioning the trajectory of their lives post Covid, and I would recommend to anyone who feels that they have stones left unturned, that they should consider post graduate study as a way to make room for themselves to turn those stones, explore what is underneath and open up the possibilities of a more interesting and fulfilling future.”
Graduates 2023: Caroline Fortune: MA Inclusive Arts Practice
“Give yourself permission to do something that makes your heart sing, and trust the process when it feels messy. ”
Graduates 2023: Susan Bell: MA Photography
“I have re-connected with the darkroom, got to work with 5×4 plate cameras, had workshops on 16mm film making, photogravure and b&w printing.”
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Graduates 2023: Shirley Archibald: MA Fine Art
“There are many but the main highlight is having a supportive group of like-minded creatives who make incredibly inspiring work. Having discussions about artists ideas and techniques with my peers has pushed my artwork forward.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Sebastian Farron-Mahon: MA Photography
“What struck me about the UoB course, was the faculty. Many of them had a direct influence on me during my undergraduate degree. Whether it was because of their written or practical contributions, I was amazed that so many names that had challenged my understanding of photography could be lecturing on one course.”
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Graduates 2023: Mai Aboassi: MA Fine Art
“Finding a class that encourages exploration while improving my organization and ability to pinpoint my area of expertise was essential.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Jemma Day: MA Photography
“The opportunities for experimentation and the freedom to explore different mediums and techniques have been highlights of the course for me.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Emma Scott-Child: MA Fine Art
“The opportunity to exhibit in the university galleries and space has been wonderful. Seeing art in the context of a public space adds a new dimension to it.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Ainoa Burgos Gonzalez: MA Photography
“The biggest highlight is always the people: lecturers, technicians and peer students. They make the university the good place that it is.” Read More
Student film runner up at film festival
An entry by 3rd year Film student groups has been named runner up in the Student Film category at Brighton Rocks film festival at the weekend. Read More
Graduates 2023: Yu-Chen Lee: MA Photography
“Through my experiences, I came to realize the connection between art and life, and how they intertwine to create meaningful experiences. ” Read More
Graduates 2023: Molly O’Neill: MA Fine Art
The highlights of the course for me have been being lucky enough to have a studio space in Brighton to share with my peers and being inspired by working in the space with other like-minded artists. Read More
Graduates 2023: Callum Howat-Tracy: MA Sequential Design/Illustration
“There’s a guest lecture every week from industry professionals, who have a great deal of experience to learn from. The creative workshops were great fun too.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Markus Taylor: MA Fine Art
Yes, the works are challenging, cancer is a huge challenge that drives my practice on, but cancer really challenges all of us to talk about it and we have to. Read More
Graduates 2023: Andrew Nutton: MA Photography
“The most important aspects are always the people – my year group, and the excellent dedicated staff that we have at Edward St., City Campus. I spend a lot of time here using the facilities but it is also like a second home.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Sam Hobbs: MA Fine Art
“I have learned so much and feel more confident about my practice and how to move forward.” Read More
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: Joshua Day: Design for Digital Media
“Going into the creative industry to be specialised in one area can be useful, but to be specialised and have a deep understanding of multiple disciplines is a true leg-up and something I’m sure I will be grateful for forever.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Ben Stezaker: Photography
“Coming from London to a new city by the sea gave me a completely new place to explore and photograph. It opened my eyes to new things and I take a lot of inspiration from the sea.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Sholto Murray: 3D Design and Craft
“Brighton has allowed me to explore varying opportunities that I otherwise wouldn’t have had access to.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Emma Adams: Fashion Communication
“I highly recommend taking a placement year, whilst the placement was challenging, I gained so much experience & confidence from it. Going into final year I feel less panicked about the thought of graduating into the industry as now I have had a taster of this.” Read More
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: Jaime Walker: Photography
“Trust your intuition. There is no right or wrong decision, they’re just different.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Altamash Kadri: Graphic Design
“If I needed to give the 16 year old me an advise that will be things take times and things will go your way, so just keep working hard and putting in all you got.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Olivia Rhind: Fashion Communication
“I soon learnt that what sets Brighton apart is the sense of freedom and lack of judgment that runs through the city, making it an endless source of inspiration.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Reuben Singh: Graphic Design
“In my hometown it feels like people only ever wear black, grey, or navy. On my first day in Brighton, I saw someone wearing bootcut, american-flag-pattern jeans with an eagle on one leg in the coffee aisle of Sainsbury’s.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Saul Showell Nicholas: 3D Design and Craft
“I was told as I was starting my bladesmithing journey by someone to “just go for it. It will either work or it won’t and if you don’t try you’re going to kick yourself forever after.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Iara Talledo Violani: 3D Design and Craft
“There is a strong sense of community here and I think that makes the course even more amazing.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Alice Spearman: 3D Design and Craft
“Embrace it and make the most of it! It’s easy to take for granted all the amazing facilities available, but before you know it, you’re graduating and suddenly they’re not available to you anymore.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Charlotte Hamilton-Bing: Painting
“The specificity is the reason I chose this course over my other choices, and it was one of the best choices I have ever made.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Tesni Smith: 3D Design and Craft
“My making skills in multiple disciplinaries has gone from next to nothing to having a great foundation in various processes that will exponentially grow my practice.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Abi Downey: Painting
“I don’t want it to stop but endings bloom into new beginnings and I’m excited about the future.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Simon Tomlinson: Printmaking
“What I enjoyed most is the emphasis on learning through making, following your curiosity and taking risks.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Alice Coomber: 3D Design and Craft
“The advice I would give to myself is to keep an open mind to be able to adapt to different circumstances while making the most of the opportunities available during the degree.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Fe Stevens: 3D Design and Craft
“Make the most of every opportunity, as you never you what adventure it will take you on and enjoy life as a constant learning journey, to never stop learning.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Stanley Andrews: 3D Design and Craft
“When starting this project the location of the course became a vital part of my work, connecting me to supply’s of materials I used in my making.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Rosie Tuff: Painting
“The studio environment and the discussions that I have had with fellow painters on the course has been a significantly enjoyable part of the course.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Reka Ujvari: Printmaking
“It’s never too late to start university and choose a course that you would enjoy doing. I started my BA as a mature student – I was 28 – and I felt very good about my choice, I wasn’t just doing this degree to stay in school and to “do what I meant to do” but because I truly wanted to do it.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Alexander Ardisson: Painting
“This course is perfect if you want to pursue your artistic expression whilst having no limits. I chose it because I knew I had enough passion and curiosity to carve my own path.”
Graduates 2023: Joseph Humphries: Textiles
“After college I was working in Savile Row, while I was there, I became interested in suiting cloth. I then decided to leave to study textile design, while knowing I wanted to specialise in weave. The best aspect of my course was the full technical cover, ensuring that there was always a technician in the studio to assist you and making sure you where able to get on with your work.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Emily Maguire: Fine Art Painting
“I chose my course (Fine Art: Painting) as it is a specialised course that priorities studio-based art making. Before coming to university, I knew I wanted to paint, so I needed time and space to be fully submerged in my practice.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Finn Gayton: Fine Art
“I always wanted to do my studies in Brighton as I knew that I liked the city and that it had a good arts department for a university outside of London. It is a great city to live in as a student.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Sara Paowana: Fine Art
“I would say to 16 year old Sara that university has been a rite of passage and has provided someone like me from a working class, mixed heritage background many opportunities in the creative field.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Melanie Woodward: Fine Art
“I would tell my 16 year old self that pursuing an art career is not naïve. Go for it!” Read More
Graduates 2023: Maia Roman: Illustration
“Don’t be afraid of making lots of mistakes because the sooner you get over it the sooner you’ll enjoy the process more!” Read More
Graduates 2023: Abby French: Illustration
“This year, one of my animations was used within BBCs Great British Menu Finale and my illustrations are displayed over 26 benches throughout the Brighton Marina.” Read More
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.”
Graduates 2023: Zenida Fernandes: Architecture BA(Hons)
I am excited to use my skills and knowledge as an undergraduate student to contribute to the creation of new ideas that will improve and enhance the lives of those who inhabit them. Read More
Graduates 2023: Freddy Goodfellow: Illustration
“Brighton is a contagious town and rubs off on most things.” Read More
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!”
Graduates 23: Anthea Clarke: Digital Music and Sound Arts
“From the very first assignment I experimented and took my sound somewhere I’d never explored before. The course has been really life changing for me.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Mercy Korang: Textiles
“I have acquired knowledge and skills in creating knitted fabrics and garments using multiple techniques.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Rowena Guy De Quin: Fashion Communication
“It has all gone so fast and it feels over too soon, but I am excited to continue working on projects with my friends as we all go into this next stage of life.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Josie Hooper: Digital Music and Sound Arts
“I took a chance, and it’s turned out really well.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Vince Kamski/Thaumiel: Digital Music and Sound Arts
“I’ve met so many amazing and inspiring people and produced work I’m really proud of.” Read More
Fashion Revolution Week: Fashion Afterwards and Beyond
Fashion Communications students and staff have organised a series of events for the University of Brighton Fashion Revolution Week, running across Grand Parade next week. Read More
Meet the staff: Siobhan Martin: Textiles technician and graduate
“I had an amazing experience at the University of Brighton. From working in London for Ben Sherman to designing fabric in traditional British mills, to living in Paris for three months and designing fabric for Chanel, and working in a Woven design studio in London.”