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Our objectives are 'to advance learning, knowledge and professional competence particularly in the fields of fine arts, in the principles and practice of art and design in their relation to industrial and commercial processes and social developments and other subjects relating thereto, through teaching, research and collaboration with industry and commerce’.
Our mission is as follows:
‘The Royal College of Art aims to achieve international standards of excellence in the postgraduate and pre- /mid-professional education of artists and designers and related practitioners. It aims to achieve these through the quality of its teaching, research and practice and through its relationship with the institutions, industries and technologies associated with the disciplines of art and design.’
The College aims to achieve these standards of excellence by:
fostering a high level of understanding of the principles and practices of art and design
encouraging individual creativity among staff and students
recruiting students of proven ability and by providing pre-professional and post-experience study opportunities
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Location and Getting there |
The Royal College of Art is located in London on Kensington Gore, facing Hyde Park and next to the Royal Albert Hall. Along with a cluster of colleges and museums it forms part of an area now known as 'Albertopolis' – from Hyde Park stretching south to the Victoria and Albert Museum – which owes its existence to the Great Exhibition of 1851. The College has a new, purpose-built campus in Battersea, which houses the Sculpture and Painting programmes as well as the Moving Image Studio.
Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU
Nearest tube: High Street Kensington, South Kensington
Buses: 9, 10, 52, 452
Royal College of Art, Battersea
Sculpture:
15–25 Howie Street, London SW11 4AS
Painting:
Sackler Building
14 Howie Street, London SW11 4AY
Nearest tube: Sloane Square
Buses: From Victoria Station: 170 to Battersea Bridge
From South Kensington: 49 & 345 to Parkgate Road
From Green Park or Sloane Square: 19 & 319 to Battersea Bridge
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Department and information about the department |
| Fine art courses include Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Photography.
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Academic Staff and Description |
The great majority of contracted academic staff who work at the College are, first and foremost, professional artists and designers. It’s this invaluable perspective – that of working art and design professionals, constantly embracing and evolving new ideas – that all our teaching staff are able to bring to their academic work. The majority of staff also conduct research, seeking to engage with issues that drive the various disciplines.
Hundreds of visiting staff come to the RCA every year to provide lectures, seminars, masterclasses, crits and individual tutorials. They include pre-eminent artists, designers, intellectuals and business people from across the international stage; people who are attracted to the College because they like to share their knowledge and experience and to be involved. They know they will be working with extremely talented students – the professionals of tomorrow – and will be finding inspiration as well as providing it.
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The RCA has a vibrant programme of exhibitions, events and talks, and gallery hire
The RCA's galleries and lecture theatres are home to a lively programme of exhibitions, events and talks; most are free unless stated otherwise.
We regularly present work by postgraduate students, lectures by leading art and design figures and academic symposiums. The College also hosts a number of fundraising sales, including RCA Secret, and external exhibitions organised by selected partners. To join the mailing list email media@rca.ac.uk
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Information For Undergraduates |
| No undergraduate courses.
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Information For Postgraduates |
| The RCA is wholly postgraduate, offering the degrees of MA, MPhil and PhD across the disciplines of fine art, applied art, design, communications and humanities.Some courses offer part-time options and we also run a post-experience programme.
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Information For International Students |
| International students are welcome to apply. See website or prospectus for details.
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| RCA alumni include David Hockney, Ridley Scott, Tracey Emin, Peter Blake, Philip Treacy, Zandra Rhodes, Thomas Heatherwick, David Adjaye, Jake & Dinos Chapman and Chris Ofili.
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| Each department has its own specialised facilities - check the website for more details.
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| There is a student support office, including a dyslexia co-ordinator.
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| Student union, bar, cafe, lots of events.
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"At the RCA I became aware of myself as an artist."
David Hockney, Painting graduate, 1962
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| We don't offer accommodation but student support office can help students with advice on finding housing.
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| Deadline for applications is generally in January each year although sometimes application deadlines are extended. For up to date information visit the website.
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| Most open days usually run from November to January each year. Check website for details.
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Request a prospectus (Number, e-mail or follow link) |
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