Art & Design Summer School

The Art and Design Summer School ideal for...

Students aged between 15 and 18 who are potentially interested in undertaking further studies in Art and Design, or who would like to further their skills and knowledge of the subject.

• Intensive classes with professional artists (30 hours per week)
• Evening social activities included
• 1 full day excursion included per week
• No English lessons - international students will require a good level of English.

Find out more:

• Why Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts?
• What options are available?
• Sample timetables
• Accommodation & meals

Learn from a team of inspiring artists and designers

"No tutor I've worked with since has matched the dedication and spirit of my tutors at CSVPA." - Michelle Ng, former student

Our approach to creative learning is unique, highly personalised and guaranteed to ensure you meet your full potential.

Our tutors are all professional artists, designers and practitioners including a pattern cutter for Yves Saint Laurent, Artist in Residence at Christ’s College Cambridge and an Award-Winning sculptor in metals.

Encompassing a wide range of skills and talents, our tutors all share a passion for the creative arts, a dedication to sharing their knowledge and skills with their students and a unique ability to uncover your individual talents.

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Enjoy world-class facilities

"The facilities here are brilliant compared to other centres and universities. You have your own Mac - no waiting, no restrictions, no pressure - you get your own space. With this space I have freedom. I can express myself." - Yuki Lam, current student

CSVPA is open seven days a week, twelve hours a day, providing a state-of-the art learning environment and individual work space for every student.

Built over three floors, the Campus includes Mac computer suites, fashion studios, sewing machine and dye rooms, woodwork, metalwork, photography and fine art studios.

We also have a dedicated team of activity organisers that will help you make the most out of your spare time in the UK, including excursions to London, visits to museums and art galleries, outings to theatres, cinemas and concerts and a variety of sports.

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Specialist options available

As a creative individual, the Art & Design Summer School gives you the opportunity to explore artistic disciplines you may not have considered. You can stay for between one and six weeks, choosing a different specialism each week, or staying with your favourite.

For 2010 the following options are available:

» Option A: Fashion and Textiles

» Option B: Video and Animation

» Option C: Digital Photography

» Option D: Film Photography

» Option E: Art & Design

What dates are these available?

w/c Monday	5th July	12th July	19th July	26th July	2nd August	9th August
Option A: Fashion & Textiles
Option B: Film & Animation
Option C: Digital Photography
Option D: Film Photography
Option E: Art & Design	Jewellery	Sculpture	Painting	Drawing	Printmaking	Interior Design

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Sample timetable

Accommodation & meals

We take great care to ensure that students are safe, comfortable and happy. Students stay in residential accommodation about 20-25 minutes' walk from the campus. Residential Houses vary in size, accommodating from 5 to 40 students. Most rooms are single with private shower / wc.

Meals
Students have breakfast, lunch and evening meals on campus.

Excursions
Packed lunches are provided for the optional full-day excursions.

Special diets
Students with special medical or religious dietary requirements must inform us when booking.

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