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 Edinburgh College of Art

Edinburgh College of Art

Edinburgh College of Art(ECA)
74 Lauriston Square, Edinburgh, UK
Application deadline: January 15
Advantages: Interior Design | Digital Media | Graphic Design | Photography
seven
IELTS
one hundred
TOEFL
Suggestions include
SAT
public
Nature of institution
£32,200
tuition
four point five
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College Profile
Professional Introduction
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College Profile

Edinburgh College of Art Edinburgh College of Art (ECA for short) is an art, design, creative and performing arts college located in Edinburgh, Scotland University of Edinburgh (University of Edinburgh). The University of Edinburgh is one of the six oldest and largest universities in the UK, and also a famous university in the top 20 universities in the world for many times in various global university rankings. Along with Oxford and Cambridge, it is the first multidisciplinary comprehensive university in Russell Education Group. More than 2000 students provide higher education in art and design, architecture, art history and musicology. The college is also a vibrant research institution, with world-class architecture, garden architecture, art, design, art history, music and other subjects. It is one of the largest and oldest art colleges in Europe. The college was founded in 1760, and its current name and site were changed in 1907. Previously associated with Hereot Watt University, its degree has been awarded by Edinburgh University since 2004.


Edinburgh College of Arts has three campuses in Edinburgh. Lauriston Campus and Grassmarket Campus are located in the downtown of Edinburgh, and Inverleith Campus is 10 minutes away from the downtown by bus. There are flights between other cities in the UK and Edinburgh International Airport every day. It only takes half an hour to drive from the city center to the airport. There are regular flights to and from Edinburgh and most of the major European cities. Glasgow Airport has international flights with convenient transportation.


Edinburgh College of the Arts, with about 200 teaching and research staff, is one of the top art schools in Europe and enjoys an international reputation; Its purpose is to promote critical discussion through academic research, learning, teaching and education of creative practice. The college has 22 undergraduate courses and 60 graduate courses, covering a wide range of majors.


Edinburgh Academy of Arts ranking:


2023 U S. News ranked 34th in the world's best universities


2023 U S. News ranked 7th among the best universities in Europe


2023 U S. News ranked 6th among the best universities in the UK


No. 6 in arts and humanities, No. 72 in artificial intelligence


In 2023, QS World University ranked 15th, QS University for Sustainable Development ranked 4th, and graduates' employability ranked 49th.


In 2023, QS World University ranked 10th in arts and humanities, life sciences and medicine 23, media 45, art design, performing arts, architecture and architectural environment 51~100


Ranked 29th in 2023THE World University


One year fee : 2023 Annual average tuition: 32200 pounds; Average annual cost of living: 11000 pounds


scholarship : Edinburgh University can provide undergraduate, master and doctoral scholarships. There are many scholarship programs.


Accommodation services The university has full-time accommodation officials to manage student accommodation.

subject

Edinburgh College of the Arts:


Undergraduate major


Multimedia art, painting, photography, sculpture, pure art, animation, fashion, film and television, graphic design, illustration, interior design, jewelry and silver design, performance clothing design, product design, textile, architecture, architectural history, art history;


Postgraduate major


Painting, photography, sculpture, pure art, animation, fashion, film and television, graphic design, illustration, interior design, jewelry and silver design, performance clothing design, product design, textile, architecture, landscape architecture (BA+MA), art history;




Undergraduate major

Multimedia Art


The multimedia art of Edinburgh Academy of Arts emphasizes the perception of artistic experience. Artists in the 21st century are creating art in an era of rapid change, and multimedia art focuses on finding an expression medium for them. Each student will have an independent working space and 3 different exhibition spaces that can be booked from the second year of college. Digital Media % of students can enjoy first-class video clips, web design and desktop publishing studios. It also includes the latest prints and wood studios of the college. In the process of student learning, the school will have one-on-one teaching evaluation. At the end of each semester, the school will organize a formal evaluation of students' works. At the same time, students also need to pass the examinations including visual arts and cultural theory in order to successfully enter the senior year. In the fourth year of college, students' works will be formally evaluated once in the middle of the semester. Each student needs to select a part of his or her own work to display before the end of the whole school.


painting


The painting major of Edinburgh Academy of Arts enjoys a well-known position in the world. This discipline provides support for students eager to develop in the field of painting, and also encourages students to have interdisciplinary dialogue. The teaching focus of this major is to paint and research through students' visual thinking. The creation of works will also integrate other media, including prints, books, installations, digital media and photography. The school's print studio will provide students with screen printing, lithography, etching and woodcut prints. The wood workshop will provide students with some advice on simple structures. The exhibition space and a series of exhibitions will help students examine their own works. Photoshop, video clips, web design, desktop publishing, digital scenery cameras and cameras will provide students with digital media hardware support. In the process of students' learning, the school will organize one-on-one teaching evaluation. There will be two formal student work evaluations during and at the end of each semester. Students need to meet the requirements in all disciplines, including visual and cultural theory learning and practical operation. In the fourth year of college, works will only be evaluated once in the semester. Students need to select some of their own works for display. At the same time, we also need to prepare a personal introduction document on visual research, an introduction document on practical operation and a final paper. The final result will depend on the completion of the task in the last year.


Photography


The study of the Photography Department of Edinburgh Academy of Arts will help you build your own unique view of the world and knowledge of photography equipment. Based on this learning mode, technology is only a tool for photography, not the final destination. During the four years of undergraduate study, you will learn about film processing, the use of photography studios, black and white and color film and digital photography. Various exercises will also help students understand the relationship between pictures and articles, and the relationship between documentary photography and landscape photography. The Photography Department provides students with a series of photography equipment from large to small, including a standard character photography studio, a simulated darkroom and a digital darkroom. At the same time, it also provides students with various hardware and software equipment for digital photography and post image production. In order to enable students to get continuous feedback on their own works, there will be a formal work introduction in the middle of each year. At the end of the year, the student union will be officially approved to move to the next grade. The final undergraduate degree will be determined according to the work of the last year, mainly including a complete introduction to personal photography, a document introducing personal vision research, a document introducing practical operation and learning in visual culture.


Sculpture


The sculpture major of the college has always enjoyed a high reputation in providing high-quality and professional learning and encouraging students to create their own works. The aim of sculpture is to encourage, question and challenge the traditional and experimental ways of thinking and doing. Sculpture is an art category with a long history but continuous development. The teacher hopes that students can carry out various experiments while learning key skills to carry out new sculptures. Casting, metal and wood exercises will be arranged in various workshops. Painting, research, visual thinking and other aspects of learning will be inserted. In the process of continuous creation and improvement of individual works, the school will continuously arrange one-day competitions, visits, workshops and exhibitions. The specialty encourages various experimental activities. At the end of the study, students will have the opportunity to participate in an external exhibition, including seminars, teacher guidance, art exhibitions and discussions. Sculpture students have space to sculpt wood and stone. The department provides gypsum, wood and metal workshops for students. Students will also be able to use movable plaster molds and spaces using clay, plaster and cement. The school also has a medium-sized ceramic firing kiln and facilities for casting copper and aluminum for students. There will be a final internal and external evaluation in the fourth year of college.


pure art


Edinburgh College of the Arts is a pure art major. Students will not only learn art theory and art history, but also create art. In the first and second year of the practical operation process courses, students will be exposed to various pure art categories. In the course of art history, students will learn the art from the fall of the Roman Empire to the anti religious reform period, as well as the art of the 18th century until today. There are also courses on classical art, including the remains of ancient Greece and Rome. During the third and fourth years of study, at least 19.5 hours of creative work are spent in the studio every week. Grade four is similar to grade three. But the fourth grade practical course needs to produce a collection of works. In the course of art history, students can choose one topic for in-depth study, including ancient, medieval, Renaissance and modern European art, as well as Islamic and Chinese art. The final diploma is determined according to the artistic works created by the students in the studio in the last year, the examinations in the third and fourth years, and the art history papers in the fifth year.


animation


The animation of Edinburgh Academy of Arts has been used in many media, including cartoons, advertisements, videos, computer games, special effects, experimental films and so on. There is no limit to the medium and method of application. The four-year course includes 2D and 3D simulation and digital knowledge. Students will learn painting. The school also arranged a study time for the studio, with topics including sound recording and editing. Students will be formally evaluated in the middle of the year, and at the end of each year, the final results of whether they can be promoted to higher grades will be officially obtained. The bachelor's degree is based on the last year's work. It includes a graduation film, a document introduced by visual research, a practical introduction document and the achievements of the research on the background of western art and design. The computer configuration of the school can meet the requirements of students for freeze frame animation, non-linear editing of pictures and sounds. Every student can have his own working space. There is also a workshop dedicated to stop motion animation.


latest fashion


Students will continue to study fashion and create fashion through their understanding of design, context, patterns, accessories, wool, creative tailoring and surface decoration. The school encourages students to break the boundaries between creation and design of other content. The fashion major of Edinburgh Academy of Arts is the only school in Scotland that shows off every year when students graduate from the exhibition. Students will also learn body painting and cutting techniques in school. In the middle of each year, there will be assessment of works. At the end of Grade 2 and Grade 3, the works within one year need to be formally assessed. The undergraduate diploma needs to prepare a design work of the last year, a document of visual research introduction, a document of practical operation introduction, and the results of western art design background research.


Movies


The study of film and television major of Edinburgh Academy of Arts includes both visual aesthetics and visual industry. The major does not limit students. Students can not only create documentary films, but also make drama films, or experimental films. Students majoring in film and television can enjoy studio courses and postgraduate courses offered by Scottish Academy of Documentary Film and Scottish Academy of Video. At the beginning, students will have group shooting exercises. With the continuous progress of students, students will gradually have the freedom to make personal films. The film and television major will make the final judgment based on the graduate films, personal works and the research results of western art and design background.


Graphic Artist Designer


The goal of the graphic design program at Edinburgh College of the Arts is to provide students with the opportunity to develop their own ideas. Encourage students to combine bold and horizontal thinking with a clear understanding of the production process, technology and business. The school's courses include screen printing, intaglio printing, calligraphy, stapling, painting and digital technology. Students will have the opportunity to participate in commercial design activities and visit factories.


Illustration


The major of illustration at Edinburgh Academy of Arts involves applied design, pure art, image art and web design. The teacher encourages students to create original works. The teacher will teach students the language of painting and the production of images, including observation, experience and text interpretation. Students will receive guidance on printmaking and sketching, as well as exercises in illustration with documents and web design.


Interior design


The interior design of Edinburgh Academy of Arts includes the design of public environment and private environment. It is possible for students to make a visit during their study. Destinations include New York, Barcelona, Milan, Paris and Cologne. The interior design department is closely related to the factory. Students will have the opportunity to meet professional practitioners and lecturers.


Jewelry and silver design


The major of jewelry and silver design at Edinburgh College of the Arts strives to help students achieve a balance between innovation in art design and the relationship between design products and people. The teachers of jewelry and silver design are both full-time and part-time. They are very active in the design field and enjoy both domestic and international reputation. The teacher will help students learn how to make their own works produce their own unique sound. Students' works have the opportunity to be displayed in the graduation ceremony and the new designer activities in London.


Performance Costume Design


The School of Arts of Edinburgh University offers the specialty of performing costume design, which is one of the few schools in the UK. Students are taught tailoring techniques, materials, clothing history, patterns and embroidery. The teacher will organize classes on female hat, puppet, model making and stage art design. The sketch course will run through the whole learning. Students will benefit from the close relationship between the school and the theater, dance troupe, film and television companies in the learning stage. Performing costume design majors can provide students with job opportunities through a strong alumni network.


product design


Students are encouraged to complete the design work through diversified, individual and cooperative methods. Through face-to-face teaching, teachers help students combine their unique ideas with actual needs to make unique products. The curriculum will help students develop the ability to think laterally, critically, sketch, introduce and communicate.


spin


The textile major of Edinburgh College of Arts will develop students' personal preferences through painting, research, color and practical skills. At the same time, students will have the opportunity to cooperate with other professional students in the college, such as fashion, interior design and product design, and cooperate with students from the fashion department in the annual school fashion show.


Architecture


Students who successfully apply to the undergraduate program will also be admitted to the graduate program of architecture. The main objectives of the first and second phases of study include architectural design, technology and environment, architectural history and architectural theory. At the end of the second stage, students will be free to choose whether to pursue only three years of undergraduate study or four years of graduate study. In the third stage of learning, students will learn how to integrate the three elements of culture, technology and environment in architectural design. The fourth stage of learning (only involving students who choose to continue their postgraduate studies) will help students develop technologies including architectural painting, computer modeling, 3D simulation, etc.


History of architecture


The curriculum arrangement of freshmen and sophomores in the university mainly focuses on how the shaping of the building itself and daily life adapt to each other. The third year of college will learn the theoretical knowledge of western architecture. The fourth year of college needs to complete a paper.


Art History


Students will learn from medieval art to modern art history. At the same time, students also have the opportunity to take the courses of continuous undergraduate and postgraduate study, including Arabic, Italian, French, English, Chinese, music, etc.).


Postgraduate major

painting


The content of the course involves not only traditional painting methods, but also modern painting methods. The purpose of the course is to guide students to examine the position of painting in the context of modern art. Students will use various media to create. Students will have a specific workspace and can use wood, metal, photographic equipment, prints, etc.


Photography


Postgraduate photography students have very flexible schedules. It includes MA and MFA. MA is completed in December for three semesters, and MFA is completed in two academic years for four semesters. MA/MFA first allows you to conduct photographic experiments and discoveries according to the subject you choose, and finally complete your own works. Postgraduate photography courses also include multimedia, timeline art, performance art, installation, etc.


Sculpture


At the graduate stage of sculpture major of Edinburgh Academy of Arts, students are encouraged to make thoughtful exploration to support their artistic creation by using different art media.


pure art


In the pure art major, students will not only learn art theory and art history, but also can create art. In the first and second year of the practical operation process courses, students will be exposed to various pure art categories. In the course of art history, students will learn the art from the fall of the Roman Empire to the anti religious reform period, as well as the art of the 18th century until today. There are also courses on classical art, including the remains of ancient Greece and Rome. During the third and fourth years of study, at least 19.5 hours of creative work are spent in the studio every week. Grade four is similar to grade three. But the fourth grade practical course needs to produce a collection of works. In the course of art history, students can choose one topic for in-depth study, including ancient, medieval, Renaissance and modern European art, as well as Islamic and Chinese art. The final diploma is determined according to the artistic works created by the students in the studio in the last year, the examinations in the third and fourth years, and the art history papers in the fifth year.


animation


Many graduates of the animation graduate program of Edinburgh Academy of Arts are working in well-known companies such as Adardman animation, Django Films, etc. The works produced by MA students usually take 5 to 12 minutes. Most of the works are based on observation. Some of them involve serious topics, while others show abstract pictures and sounds without dialogue. MFA students need to produce a work and write a dissertation at the end of their study.


latest fashion


One of the top fashion design majors in Britain. Many graduates of fashion design major of Edinburgh Academy of Arts are employed by well-known fashion companies, such as Prada, GUCCI, Alexander McQueen, etc. At the same time, the major is closely connected with the National Museum of Scotland and the National Gallery of Scotland. Through personal work creation, internal cooperation, external and factory cooperation, the teacher aims to cultivate students' professional technical ability, and the ability to discover and implement personal ideas through the combination of painting and research.


Movies


The study of film and television majors includes both visual aesthetics and visual industry. The major does not limit students. Students can not only create documentary films, but also make drama films, or experimental films. Students majoring in film and television can enjoy studio courses and postgraduate courses offered by Scottish Academy of Documentary Film and Scottish Academy of Video. At the beginning, students will have group shooting exercises. With the continuous progress of students, students will gradually have the freedom to make personal films. The film and television major will make the final judgment based on the graduate films, personal works and the research results of western art and design background.


Graphic Artist Designer


Graphic Design, Edinburgh Academy of Arts The goal of is to provide students with opportunities to develop their own ideas. Encourage students to combine bold and horizontal thinking with a clear understanding of the production process, technology and business. The school's courses include screen printing, intaglio printing, calligraphy, stapling, painting and digital technology. Students will have the opportunity to participate in design activities of commercial nature, visit factories, and the purpose of course setting is to cultivate students' ability to combine modern art and modern graphic design, as well as the ability to better combine traditional culture and traditional design technology.


Illustration


The major of illustration involves applied design, pure art, image art and web design. The teacher encourages students to create original works. The teacher will teach students the language of painting and the production of images, including observation, experience and text interpretation. Students will receive guidance in printmaking and sketching, as well as exercises in illustration with documents and web design Modern illustration design extends its vision to theater, music, television and other fields. The teacher encourages students to participate in various competitions at home and abroad. Students of this major have won awards in AOI and V&A student illustration design competitions.


Interior design


Interior design includes the design of public environment and private environment. It is possible for students to make a visit during their study. Destinations include New York, Barcelona, Milan, Paris and Cologne. The interior design department is closely related to the factory. Students will have the opportunity to meet professional practitioners and lecturers.


Jewelry and silver design


Jewelry and Silver Design majors strive to help students achieve a balance between innovation in art design and the relationship between design products and people. The teachers of jewelry and silver design are both full-time and part-time. They are very active in the design field and enjoy both domestic and international reputation. The teacher will help students learn how to make their own works produce their own unique sound. Students' works have the opportunity to be displayed in the graduation ceremony and the new designer activities in London. The major aims to cultivate students' ability to develop technology and enhance practical solutions, and acquire skills conducive to exhibition and introduction of works.


Performance Costume Design


The Edinburgh Academy of the Arts offers the specialty of performing costume design, which is one of the few schools in the UK. Students are taught tailoring techniques, materials, clothing history, patterns and embroidery. The teacher will organize classes on female hat, puppet, model making and stage art design. The sketch course will run through the whole learning. Students will benefit from the close relationship between the school and the theater, dance troupe, film and television companies in the learning stage. Performing costume design majors can provide students with job opportunities through a strong alumni network. The graduate students of this major have close communication with other design departments, including fashion, textile, jewelry design, and also have close contact with external Scottish textile and fashion factories.


product design


Students are encouraged to complete the design work through diversified, individual and cooperative methods. Through face-to-face teaching, teachers help students combine their unique ideas with actual needs to make unique products. The curriculum will help students develop the ability to think laterally, critically, sketch, introduce and communicate.


spin


Textile majors will develop students' personal preferences through painting, research, color and practical skills. At the same time, students will have the opportunity to cooperate with other professional students in the college, such as fashion, interior design and product design, and cooperate with students from the fashion department in the annual school fashion show. This major is closely linked with the various majors of the Design Institute, and with the textile and fashion industries in Scotland, such as the Scottish Fashion Institute.


Architecture


Students who successfully apply to the undergraduate program will also be admitted to the graduate program of architecture. The main objectives of the first and second stages of study include architectural design, technology and environment, architectural history and architectural theory. At the end of the second stage, students will be free to choose whether to pursue only three years of undergraduate study or four years of graduate study. In the third stage of learning, students will learn how to integrate the three elements of culture, technology and environment in architectural design. The fourth stage of learning (only involving students who choose to continue their postgraduate studies) will help students develop technologies including architectural painting, computer modeling, 3D simulation, etc.


Landscape Architecture (BA+MA)


Landscape architects need to have a full understanding of materials, technology, culture and nature, so that they can design a functional, sustainable and unique environment. First grade students will learn about landscape history, space use, art and design; The second grade will learn about urban design, park design and other knowledge; The third grade will learn about urban reconstruction and landscape management. In the third grade, the school will organize students to exchange with others. Exchange schools are located in France, the Netherlands, Canada and Australia. The fourth grade curriculum includes modern exercises, etc; The fifth grade curriculum includes intervention and strategy, personal design portfolio, etc. Grade 5 needs to complete a paper.


Art History


Students will learn from medieval art to modern art history. At the same time, students also have the opportunity to take the courses of continuous undergraduate and postgraduate study, including Arabic, Italian, French, English, Chinese, music, etc.).


Admission requirements

undergraduate


Admission conditions for undergraduate students of Edinburgh Academy of Arts:


closing date

January 15th

Application requirements

Language requirements: IELTS 7.0

You must apply through UCAS (University Enrollment Service) and submit transcripts, language scores, personal statements, letters of recommendation, works and other materials.


graduate student


Edinburgh College of the Arts graduate admission conditions:


closing date

rolling

Application requirements

Language requirements: IELTS 7.0, with an average score of 80-85%

Apply online and submit transcripts, language scores, personal statements, research plans, letters of recommendation, works collection and other materials.


Collection requirements

undergraduate


Requirements for Edinburgh College of Arts Undergraduate Studied Works Collection:


Collection of Art Studied Abroad You need to show your research and exploration methods, not the perfect finished products. Film and TV majors need to upload one or two video files, or links, no longer than 5 minutes, and attach a text introduction. Other majors require up to 10 sketch books/manuscript works, up to 10 completed works and up to 5 works showing the impact on (people who work and study with you, people who share your interests, natural or artificial phenomena, etc.). Each picture can have up to 100 words for text introduction.

If you apply for more than one major, you must upload your portfolio separately.


graduate student


Requirements for the collection of overseas works of graduates from Edinburgh College of the Arts:


The collection of overseas art works must be submitted online in PDF format (one document), A4 size, and arranged horizontally. Write your name on the first page, followed by your resume and personal statement. Title the project and annotate the painting. Arrange the works in an easy to understand way.


Application Experience

Application guide of Edinburgh Academy of Arts:


1. The language class of Edinburgh University is divided into two campuses: students from Humanities College in GS and students from Science and Engineering College in KB. The language class needs to pass the EPTB (English Proficiency Test Battery) test. If the spoken and written language meet the grade requirements, they will pass. For example, if the small score is not less than 6.5, they will need to pass the EPTB test with more than 48 points, and the spoken and written language will reach B. EPTB mainly tests listening (stress, answer, passage), reading (50 blank filling questions, mainly adverbs) and grammar (50 multiple-choice questions, with collocations and tenses). Speaking is to prepare a pre, which is scored by the term teacher at that time. Writing is to write an essay and then score it.


2. Self recommendation letter must be written in a standard way. As a way to recommend yourself to the university, we must pay attention to standard issues, such as writing format, polite titles, neat writing, and so on. The attitude is correct. After the teacher who enrolls students independently gets your materials, the recommendation letter is your first impression. So don't copy all kinds of "templates", and have the least sincerity. It is better not to use printing, but handwriting. The writing must be generous and neat, and the font, spacing, paragraphs, etc. must be beautiful. Key points are highlighted. In fact, there is not much difference in your experience, it is all about achievements, competitions, etc. You must find a way to write the key points, write your own characteristics in the most refined language table, write your own "highlights", and show your most vivid image to the reading teacher. Don't talk at length from primary school to senior high school. There is no place for excellence. You can capture one or two things that you are most proud of to write, which are vivid and vivid. You'd better write your own ideas and opinions that are different.


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