2013年03月06日
Why study at University of the Arts London? 【The Guardian】
What do Stella McCartney, Yinka Shonibare, Paloma Faith, Ralph Fiennes and Neville Brody have in common? Their careers all launched at UAL
University of the Arts London is the world's leading specialist creative university, and host to the largest postgraduate arts and design community in Europe. At UAL, 2,745 postgraduate and research students study on an unrivalled range of courses across a wide number of disciplines: fashion and textiles; fine art; interior, spatial and product design; performance arts; media, graphics and communication. The university's six colleges are:
•Camberwell College of Arts
• Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design
•Chelsea College of Art and Design
•London College of Communication
•London College of Fashion
•Wimbledon College of Art
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Some of the most renowned names in the arts and creative industries have graduated from UAL, including, among many others:
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• Fashion designers Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, Jimmy Choo and Stella McCartney
• Musicians: Jeff Beck, Jarvis Cocker, Glen Matlock, Paloma Faith, Sade, M.I.A. and Florence Welch
• Artists: Peter Blake, Lucian Freud, Gilbert and George, Antony Gormley, Chris Ofili, Anish Kapoor, Yinka Shonibare and Gavin Turk
• Actors: Colin Firth, Ralph Fiennes, Tara Fitzgerald, Pierce Brosnan, Alan Rickman and Paul Bettany
• Film directors: Stephen Frears, Mike Leigh, Isaac Julien and Joe Wright
• Journalists and writers: Jefferson Hack, Dylan Jones, Helen Boaden, Adrian Searle, Alexei Sayle and Claudia Roden
• Photographers: Rankin, Tom Hunter and Platon
• Designers: Neville Brody, Jonathan Barnbrook, Terence Conran, Sebastian Conran, and Tom Dixon
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UAL alumni represent:
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Access to the creative industries
The university is unique in its links with industry and study at UAL involves 'live' projects with partner organisations such as Nike, Sony, WPP and L'Oréal Professionnel. Other partnerships include the Press Association, The Body Shop, Swarovski and LVMH.
The university's Student Enterprise and Employability Service provides a specialist arts support network for current and recent graduates, including business start-up advice, grants, workshops, networking opportunities and a work-placement website.
Leading tuition, facilities and research
UAL tutors are well-known experts, currently practising in their specialist fields. Each of UAL's six colleges offers a programme of extra lectures, gallery events, screenings and guest speakers (recent guests include graphic designer Michael Wolff; fashion designer Ben de Lisi, design innovator Tom Hulme and Grace Coddington, creative director of American Vogue).
Modern, workplace-style facilities include studios, workshops, media suites, galleries, catwalk venues and theatre spaces.
The university has established a world-class, sustainable research culture. UAL Research Online is the first research repository dedicated to art, design, fashion, communication and performance. The Archives and Special Collections Centre has received over 5,000 visitors since it opened five years ago and its largest archive is that of the late film-maker Stanley Kubrick.
High profile, research projects include:
• Catalytic Clothing. Harnessing the pollution-busting properties of titanium to create clothes that clean the air.
• Threat Mapping. A web application that tracks species at risk on a live, global map.
• Design Against Crime. Using the processes and products of design to reduce crime and promote community safety.
Scholarship and study options
UAL offers scholarships towards the cost of fees on many courses, including the university's own full-fee Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships. Other scholarships, bursary and funding opportunities are also available. Many postgraduate courses offer 45- to 60-week study options to allow students to complete their studies either in one intensive calendar year, or over two academic years, while working part-time.
A global experience in the heart of London
Students in the capital benefit from a thriving arts scene and creative industries in a vibrant and diverse city. Over 40% of UAL students come from outside the UK, and represent over 100 countries. The UAL Alumni Association helps over 200,000 graduates network across the world.
For course descriptions by college, level and subject, and for the application process, videos and online galleries across the university, visit the UAL website. Scholarship information is also available online.
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