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 Chelsea College of Art and Design

Chelsea College of Art and Design

Chelsea College of Art and Design
16 John Islip Street, London, England
Application deadline: January 15
Advantages: Interior Design | Graphic Design | Textile Fabric | Pure Art
six point five
IELTS
N/A
TOEFL
Suggestions include
SAT
public
Nature of institution
£22,920
tuition
four point five
Application difficulty
College Profile
Professional Introduction
Application requirements
Application Experience

College Profile

Chelsea College of Art and Design (Chelsea College of Art and Design), formerly known as London College, was founded in 1986 and is one of the best art colleges in the world. College address: 16 John Islip Street, London, England. The good reputation of Chelsea Academy of Art and Design in teaching and learning attracts students, teachers and visiting scholars from all over the world. Many famous artists and designers started their careers at the Chelsea Academy of Art and Design. Chelsea University in London provides professional, student-centered art and design courses, including preparatory, undergraduate, graduate and high-level research courses, as well as a series of short-term courses in art and design. The international reputation of the Chelsea Academy of Art and Design comes from its glorious history and its people-oriented, friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The Chelsea Academy of Art and Design is about to enter a very exciting phase in its long and glorious history.


Lunyi is one of the best art schools in the world, combining six of the world's most famous schools dedicated to art, design and other related activities. These six professional schools are: London Media College, London Fashion College, Camberwell Art College, Chelsea School of Art and Design, UK Wimbledon College of Art and Central Saint Martin College of Art and Design. Together, these six colleges make London College the world's largest education center for art, design, mass communication and related technologies.


The courses on the official website of Chelsea Academy of Arts include Foundation courses, Undergraduate courses, Postgraduate courses and even PHD courses. It also provides a series of short-term courses in art and design. The course generally adopts a student-centered teaching method, combining theory and practice, criticism and professional research to guide you to complete your chosen major. At the same time, you will put forward new challenges and definitions for your work and practice.


Featured majors include: interior space design, graphic design, curatorial design. New students in the curatorial major are required to have high difficulty, and their language writing ability should be above IELTS 6.5, Ual Lunyi Interview The application also depends on the work experience of the freshmen. The major of exhibition planning is second only to the Royal Academy of Arts and Central Saint Martin.


The Chelsea Academy of Arts is a place where talents can be nurtured and creative ideas can be included. When you study at Chelsea, you will find that there are unexpected excitement and challenges every day. The professional staff of the Chelsea Academy of Art and Design will guide and support you. Many of them are industry leaders, and their works are highly praised both inside and outside the Academy. Their professional and research activities will be integrated into the teaching, so that you can gain endless inspiration, doubled potential and the fun of debate.


Chelsea Academy of Art and Design is close to Tate British Museum, one of the most famous art museums in the world. It is only one step away from the master collections in the museum, and has close links with other art spaces in London. As a student of Chelsea Academy of Art, it means that you will have more opportunities to play your potential and realize your dream of becoming an outstanding artist Designers and professionals.


The Chelsea Academy of Arts has two art galleries, Chelsea Space and Chelsea Future Space, which display the most avant-garde experimental works. The Rootstein Hopkins Paradie Ground in the campus center is an open-air exhibition space that can be flexibly used. The works of students and professional artists are displayed here all year round. Especially during the graduation exhibition, students will use this exhibition space in an imaginative and unforgettable way.


Chelsea Academy of Arts and Camberwell Academy, and Wimbledon College Of Art With close cooperation, the three colleges are called CCW, namely Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon.


What are the advantages of the Chelsea Academy of Art and Design?


Chelsea College of Art and Design is a formal school certified by the Ministry of Education. TIMES ranked 82; The Guardian ranked fifth.


Graduates of the Chelsea Academy of Art and Design are welcomed by employers. Other attractions are various pre university courses. Students can access professional disciplines through diversified courses of the college, including innovative and concentrated two-year bachelor of design courses, night art bachelor courses, various part-time courses and internationally famous master of art courses. These courses are supported by the national modern art library.


Chelsea School of Art and Design in the UK attaches great importance to research, and its individual scholarship or innovative research has always been valued by the school. The college has invested in various large-scale research projects, including Virtual Reality as a Fine Art Medium and Environmentally Positive Textiles, and three projects in print, book art and art and design history in cooperation with Camberwell. Chelsea is not only proud of its tradition and history, but also emphasizes challenging new and old ideas.


How about the professional ranking of Chelsea Academy of Art and Design


Chelsea School of Art and Design ranked second among undergraduates and fourth among postgraduates in pure art and graphic design


The visual communication and book art of Chelsea School of Art and Design ranked third among undergraduates and sixth among postgraduates


The interior design of Chelsea School of Art and Design ranks first among undergraduates University of Westminster Undergraduate second, postgraduate third


Cost of living:


2023 Foundation tuition 20730 pounds/year; Undergraduate tuition: 22920 pounds/year; Master's tuition: 25970 pounds/year


On campus accommodation costs are generally £ 252 per week; Food cost £ 30 - £ 40/week; Travel costs £ 23/week. Usually, the living cost of Chinese students for 9 months is about 1400 pounds per month.

subject

Major setting of Chelsea Academy of Art and Design:


Graphic media design, pure art (new media, painting, sculpture, installation art, performance art) interior and space design, textile design.


Undergraduate major:


Graphic design communication, pure art, interior and space design, textile design, interior design;


Postgraduate major:


Interior design, curation, collection in file management, pure art, graphic design and communication, interior and space design, textile design;



Undergraduate major

Graphic design communication


The Graphic Design Communication major at the Chelsea School of Art and Design explores contemporary practice very extensively. Main concerns of the course Visual communication design , based on the context theory and the correlation analysis of static and dynamic images, to achieve a high level of work. The professional background comes from many exclusive on-site projects and cooperation, the participation of visiting scholars from different backgrounds and national design awards. Design practice works are consistent with theoretical projects to develop personal critical views on key visual communication design languages.

The course will enable you to:


Develop high-level creative knowledge in the field of print media and digital media. Successful employment in an expanding professional field, or advanced to postgraduate study. Students will choose their own direction in the course, and the course also encourages everyone to carry out integrated theoretical research to enrich personal practice.

Our close relationship with the industry gives our students many opportunities to participate in practical work based learning projects, and eventually obtain employment upon graduation.


pure art


The art major of Chelsea Academy of Arts is one of the best art courses in Britain. We aim to eliminate barriers between art professional fields through a series of art practices. Our courses cover a wide range of subjects, including oil painting, painting, sculpture and print film, video, photography, digital media, sound and performance. You will be free to explore these fields. The open framework teaching will bring you challenges and create more possibilities for you. You can use the course as a forum to share your ideas and inspiration and participate in group learning. Teaching methods include tutorials, seminars and lectures. The combination of theory and practice enables you to master the external background and conditions that constitute contemporary art practice. At the same time, you can also choose to complete 4 years of undergraduate study in part-time mode.

Features: We encourage you to carry out "self-management" learning at the beginning of the course. Although the curriculum framework is applicable to all students, your learning progress depends on yourself and your communication with your tutors and classmates. The evolving work will reflect your interests and learning needs. The course has a large number of visiting teachers, many of whom are international practitioners of art and design, such as Dexter Dalwood, Roger Ackling, Georgina Starr, Graham Gussin, Karen Ruggaber, Monika Oeschler and Chantal Joffe, etc.


Interior and space design


By studying existing buildings and spaces, you will explore different possibilities for living and using. The focus of the course is to design complex architectural spaces, multimedia devices and sensory environments. You will develop skills in conceiving, designing, and presenting new spaces. In Chelsea, you will have the opportunity to explore the cross cutting issues between different disciplines and develop creativity in different disciplines (including architecture, interior, furniture, installations and site practice). A wide range of theoretical projects will also encourage you to conduct personal exploration and debate to deepen your understanding of design issues. At the same time, your professional practice will be further developed through external competitive projects, on-site projects and evening lectures. You will explore techniques for using and testing inspiration transfer, including painting, computer-aided design and model making. The course focuses on indoor space, but also on architecture.

Features: Students can use the latest digital facilities of the college, including: customized design file sharing database and website, Wi Fi technology studio, computer hardware and software, laser cutting machine and black box media space for displaying audio and video works and paintings. The courses are closely linked to many institutions in Europe and the United States. In the second year of the course, we will encourage students to participate in the exchange programs of these institutions and experience different cultures and design practices.


Textile Design


Undergraduate Textile Design at Chelsea Academy of Arts It is a leading textile professional course in Britain and even Europe. The core of the curriculum philosophy emphasizes the combination of inspiration and production, as well as concepts and processes. In this course, you will have professional study in printing, weaving, knitting, sewing, digital textile design and other fields, and these practices are not limited to traditional understanding. The course believes that these fields are flowing and overlapping, which also reflects the trend that today's textile design practice is gradually interdisciplinary. In the context of digital progress, interdisciplinary and environmental issues, the redefinition of textile and material practice is the main focus of the curriculum. The interaction between new technology and traditional process is the source of curriculum power, and also promotes the development of innovative spirit and creative research methods of textile design. This course prepares you for entering the textile design industry. Employment opportunities include: knitting, weaving, printing, sewing or digital textile designers in the fashion or interior field; Independent designer/producer; Trend consultant.

For example, on-site projects such as WGSN and InDesign that cooperate with the company will give you insight into current market trends and enable you to establish valuable interpersonal networks.

Features: A prominent feature of the course is the concern for sustainability. Our goal is to embed environmental issues and concerns at every stage of the course. The Erasmus exchange program provides you with the opportunity to study abroad. In Europe, our partners are all over Italy, Germany, France, Sweden and Finland. International exchange projects also include the American Institute of Fashion Technology and Rhode Island Design Institute.


Interior design


"The course mainly discusses some relationships, viewpoints and material technology that constitute the basic interior design."

This course cultivates students' adaptable thinking mode in the field of interior design, and provides opportunities for students to participate critically in modern design. You will learn how to communicate design, clarify intentions, and learn many problem-solving skills that are widely applicable. The interior design course of Chelsea Academy of Art and Design will encourage students to participate in interior design in different ways, such as design, writing, visual communication and research. Through self-directed learning projects, students will have the conceptual and practical skills that professional designers must have. The focus of the course is on small-scale interior space design, improving the understanding of interior design at the context and cultural level, and exploring new opportunities to improve the existing architectural space. You will need to think about some problems, complete the diary, and make oral statements. Professional communication within the scope of interior design practice is a key learning activity, especially requiring interior designers to have good writing skills

Important fact: The course provides opportunities for graduates with non art and design backgrounds to learn interior design. The program is equivalent to the third year of the undergraduate degree program, preparing students for employment or master's study. Every year, students will participate in a series of on-site projects, including the design of Christmas themed devices for the national hotel chain City Inn. Most importantly, in the course, you can combine your existing skills (such as business, market and law) with interior design to provide a higher platform for future employment.


Postgraduate major

Interior design


"The course mainly discusses some relationships, viewpoints and material technology that constitute the basic interior design."

This course cultivates students' adaptable thinking mode in the field of interior design, and provides opportunities for students to participate critically in modern design. You will learn how to communicate design, clarify intentions, and learn many problem-solving skills that are widely applicable. The interior design course of Chelsea Academy of Art and Design will encourage students to participate in interior design in different ways, such as design, writing, visual communication and research. Through self-directed learning projects, students will have the conceptual and practical skills that professional designers must have. The focus of the course is on small-scale interior space design, improving the understanding of interior design at the context and cultural level, and exploring new opportunities to improve the existing architectural space. You will need to think about some problems, complete the diary, and make oral statements. Professional communication within the scope of interior design practice is a key learning activity, especially requiring interior designers to have good writing skills.

Important fact: The course provides opportunities for graduates with non art and design backgrounds to learn interior design. The program is equivalent to the third year of the undergraduate degree program, preparing students for employment or master's study. Every year, students will participate in a series of on-site projects, including the design of Christmas themed devices for the national hotel chain City Inn. Most importantly, in the course, you can combine your existing skills (such as business, market and law) with interior design to provide a higher platform for future employment.


Curating and collecting in archives management


Master's curatorial major regards curation as a method that interlaces different practices and spaces, and is not limited to gallery and museum exhibitions. Its key fields include special fields represented by faculty, research centers, public projects, special collections and important external partners. Curatorial exhibitions include:

Events and public projects;

Archives - including artists, exhibitions and institutions;

Practice of social participation;

Workshops, seminars and visiting lectures introduce and discuss the changing definition of curation related to institutions, social policies and technologies.

Seminars and discussions of the course were held not only at the Chelsea Academy of Arts, but also at the Camberwell Academy of Arts and Wimbledon Academy of Arts, providing students with many opportunities to participate in gallery space, public projects on campus, and Peckham space.

After graduation, you can work in art institutions, especially those that value interdisciplinary ideas and are committed to developing critical public projects. In learning, you will gain knowledge, experience, confidence and communication network, which are the key to making you an independent curator and completing your portfolio. The course focuses on exhibition history and curatorial practice. The critical, historical and background research provided will support your advanced doctoral study.


pure art


The art major of the Chelsea Academy of Arts is one of the oldest graduate courses in the UK. Many Turner Prize winners and nominees are our graduates, such as Anish Kapoor, Mike Nelson, Peter Doig, Stephen Pippin, Rebecca Warren, Kimio Tsuchiya, Mariella Neudecker, Andreas Oelhert, etc. This course is a bridge between student identity and professional practice. We aim to provide students with a challenging learning environment. One of the objectives of the course is to promote students' previous exchanges and encourage reevaluation of practice.

Supported by the research methodology of challenging teaching methods of theoretical courses, the course requires high-level independent creative activities. In the course, teachers and classmates will encourage students to reevaluate and fully understand the background of the work. This enables students to position their works in the context of contemporary art practice, enhance their potential as professional artists and conduct further research. The course is aimed at art graduates who want to improve their practice to a professional level in a studio environment.


Graphic Design and Communication


This course is suitable for applicants who want to become authors of their own practice. We recognize the need for different voices and methods. Therefore, we are open to individual definitions of copyright, and encourage the exploration and realization of unique perspectives by providing support and flexible models. This may include the innovative use of processes or technologies or the study of new creative models.

At the same time, students need to explore their practice in a broad cultural context, think about the role and responsibility of designers in social, environmental and moral issues, and learn to challenge and redefine the existing boundaries.

This course is based on studio and practical activities, and is assisted by lectures from experts and scholars in various art fields. In the course, students participate in individual or group counseling, participate in studio projects with writers, designers and artists outside school, and develop skills through personal career development projects and online resources. A series of lectures and conversation projects introduce visiting scholars to students, giving them the opportunity to listen to current practitioners discussing their works.

The cooperation project is carried out together with the Design Museum and E4. The studio partners include Dylan Kendal of Tomato, Billy Bragg and Lizzie Finn of Le Gun magazine, Jonathan Griffin, the former assistant editor of Frieze magazine, Nick Roberts of Wordsalad and Anna Gerber, the writer.

The keynote speakers of the professional lecture series include Nina Chakrabarti, the leader of graphic design, Andy Altman (Why Not Associates),Andy Stevens (Graphic Thought Facility), Emma Thomas (APFEL); Award winning video directors Dawn Shadforth and Nick Goffey (Dom and Nick); Musicians Barry 7 (Add n to x), Stephen Mallinder (Cabaret Voltaire), A2 Graphics, Mook and "Lee and Dan", etc.


Interior and space design


The characteristics of curriculum development reflect the fact that we are a part of art schools, not an alliance of architectural schools. Our curriculum is renowned for its multiculturalism, questioning the boundaries of disciplines and the traditional definition of what constitutes space. The course understands the concept of "space manufacturing" as a design activity, thus distinguishing it from architecture. It emphasizes how we live in space and develops a perceptual understanding of the intervention of existing architectural space. While mastering the architectural language, we have special experience on how to live in the space environment and interact with it. How to learn space design? The learning content includes indoor and outdoor situations, and design includes structural functional design, art installation, furniture, film and computer animation.

The course is divided into two directions:

Research direction: In this direction, you will develop your own research plan, study highly professional and changing projects, or question the boundaries between architecture, design and art. This direction is suitable for students with artistic or architectural backgrounds who want to explore conceptual space issues beyond traditional interior design concepts.

Professional practice direction: the study in this direction emphasizes site investigation and space problem solving, and brings your research project to the actual site situation. The results pay more attention to the specific design scheme of the intervention of existing buildings and spaces, and the development of challenging social projects in a broader cultural environment. This course is suitable for students with backgrounds in interior design, interior architecture or architecture, art, 3D design, and who want to deeply explore the space of their respective disciplines. We particularly welcome students who want to promote interdisciplinary boundaries and further develop their understanding of practical theory. The course has a direct connection with the Institute's research unit, Spaces and Negotiations Research Group. We encourage students to participate in a series of symposiums and lectures on the theme of architecture organized by them. Shin Egashira, Peter Salter, Public Works, Amikam Toren, Fred Scott, and 6a Architects have all given lectures.


Textile Design


Textile Design, Chelsea Academy of Art and Design The course is based on workshops and practical activities. The course combines a supportive theoretical framework with professional contemporary practical guidance, giving cooperation opportunities to develop pioneering works in the textile industry. The key to the course is to focus on and debate the role and responsibility of designers in environmental issues. It actively responds to the increasing awareness of raw material selection, as well as the impact and life cycle of products, especially the disposal and reuse of products. The course encourages students with proficient textile practical skills and design development methods to apply for the course, and encourages everyone to develop in different directions of the textile industry. In the course, you will participate in individual or group coaching, and develop skills through workshops, online resources and graduate lectures. Chelsea's Textile Environment Design Project (TED) mainly investigates the role of designers in ecological design. This is the resource and contribution of students, researchers and designers. A recent student used TED resources to establish a sustainable process design project in Thailand. This module also encourages graduate students to attend industry conferences and feed back their findings to the college.

Admission requirements

undergraduate


Conditions for admission to Chelsea Academy of Arts and Design:


language achievement

IELTS: 6.0

Application materials

You can apply directly to the college or through UCAS (University Admission Service), and submit transcripts, language scores, personal statements, portfolios, letters of recommendation and immigration history forms.


graduate student


Admission conditions for graduate students of Chelsea Academy of Art and Design:


language achievement

IELTS 6.5

Application materials

Submit transcripts, language scores, study plans, personal statements, portfolios, letters of recommendation and immigration history forms through online application. There may be an interview.


Collection requirements

undergraduate


Undergraduate portfolio requirements of Chelsea Academy of Art and Design:


The collection of overseas art works needs to show visual and conceptual creativity, and develop the potential to complete the practice, expression, criticism and conceptual skills of the course, understand the contemporary and historical art background, express ideas, and manage time and projects.

The collection of overseas art works should include recent works, including paintings, sculptures or photos. Large works should be recorded, which can be course assignments or spontaneous projects, as well as sketch books and other ordinary manuscripts. If there are dynamic images, such as animations, movies or videos, please show them in the form of screenshots.


graduate student


Postgraduate Works of Chelsea School of Art and Design:


Collection of Art Studied Abroad It is necessary to demonstrate visual and conceptual creativity, and develop the potential to complete the practice, expression, criticism and conceptual skills of the course, understand the contemporary and historical art background, express ideas, and manage time and projects.

The collection of overseas art works should include recent works, including paintings, sculptures or photos. Large works should be recorded, which can be course assignments or spontaneous projects, as well as sketch books and other ordinary manuscripts. If there are dynamic images, such as animations, movies or videos, please show them in the form of screenshots.


Application Experience

Chelsea School of Art and Design, London University of the Arts


It is relatively difficult to sort out the written materials. Personal statements require confidence and show personal professional background. It is suggested that everyone find more distinctive places and be more confident.

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