Art and Design

Why Art and Design in Brighton

University of Brighton’s creative programs rank in the UK’s top 20 and the world’s top 100 according to QS World University Rankings. The university houses modern workshops and labs, including the Design Lab for project-based learning and TECH HUB, which supports work through software like Adobe CC, Rhino, and Blender. Beyond digital tools, the center features laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC milling, plasma cutting, VR headsets, and 3D scanners—equipment that lets students realize their ideas professionally from year one.

3D Design and Craft

The three-year 3D Design and Craft BA(Hons) program trains designers and makers who create furniture, lighting, ceramics, and jewelry. Over its 50-year history, graduates have joined companies like Habitat, Nike, and IKEA, while others founded ventures such as Smile Plastics and Gomi. Learning follows a diagnostic approach across specialized workshops for wood, metal, ceramics, and polymers, with live projects, international placements, and exchanges with universities in Oslo and Nagoya enriching the experience.

Animation at University of Brighton

Animation BA(Hons) offers hands-on training in 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, title sequences, and video editing for promotional design and music videos. First-year students collaborate with those on the Game Art and Design track, developing storytelling skills through group projects before culminating in the Graduate Show, where they present finished portfolios. The program benefits from instruction by working professionals, while Brighton’s thriving digital scene opens doors to internships and collaborative opportunities throughout the course.

Fashion Design with Business Studies

Fashion Design with Business Studies BA(Hons) blends creativity with industry understanding. Graduates work at Burberry, Victoria Beckham, River Island, and Calvin Klein, applying skills acquired during their studies. The course covers industry standards like CLO3D and Adobe Creative Suite, while textile studios for printing, weaving, and knitting enable material experimentation. A year-long placement develops professional networks and strengthens portfolios, preparing students for careers where design meets commercial awareness.

Interior Design

The Interior Design MA explores how interiors shape contemporary life through identity, atmosphere, sustainability, and belonging. Offered full-time or part-time, it suits recent graduates and practicing professionals alike. The program grants access to cutting-edge facilities including the VR Lab, Digitisation Suite, and immersive Igloo space. Graduates find positions at Harrison Ince, gpstudio, Estée Lauder Travel Retail, and similar firms, demonstrating the course’s practical value in preparing designers for evolving industry demands.

Photography

Photography MA at University of Brighton treats photography as an art form that transcends traditional image-making. Students work with video, sound, installations, and performance, creating interdisciplinary projects rooted in contemporary culture. Alongside practical work, the course provides substantial theoretical grounding that helps them conceptualize and contextualize their output. Graduates complete their studies with exhibition-ready projects, publications, and critical texts that establish pathways into professional practice within the field’s expanding boundaries.