Build Your Portfolio

Arts University Plymouth is a compact, creative-focused institution that offers an immersive environment for students pursuing art, design, film and creative industries. With a small student community of roughly 1,100, the university provides studio-based learning, close faculty mentorship and opportunities to develop a compelling professional portfolio. The intimate scale supports intensive practical work and peer collaboration essential for creative development.

Curricula prioritize hands-on skills, critique-led development and industry engagement, with workshops, digital labs and specialist equipment available to students. The university connects learners with local and international creative partners, facilitating internships, live briefs and showcase events that translate studio practice into real-world experience. Faculty and visiting practitioners bring contemporary industry perspectives to teaching and assessment.

Students benefit from career-focused support, portfolio guidance and routes into graduate study or creative employment. International applicants find a welcoming atmosphere, guidance on practical arrangements and opportunities to join interdisciplinary projects that expand creative networks. For aspiring artists and designers who value focused, practice-led study and professional readiness, Arts University Plymouth offers a practical and supportive setting to grow creative skills and launch a career.

The Build Your Portfolio course at Arts University Plymouth is a 1-year program for students aged 15-18 who want to pursue creative subjects. It helps students develop a diverse portfolio and prepares them for university submissions.

Students will learn various subjects like life drawing, digital photography, and ceramics. They will work on hands-on projects, photograph their 3D work professionally, and receive guidance from experienced instructors.

Graduates can become Graphic Designers, Photographers, Artists, or Art Teachers. They will be prepared for further education in creative fields and can present their work to prospective universities, opening doors to various career paths in the arts.