Making Change July 2024

Are you curious about studying art at University level but need a bit more experience, a confidence boost or want to immerse yourself in a few new creative techniques before you start your degree?

Join us on our free three-week Making Change course. This course has been designed to prepare you to start university and gain support for your application. You will get an art school experience, and during the course you will get the chance to meet the lecturers for the subjects you are interested in studying.

You will learn how to work with different painting and printing techniques, test your skills as a fine artist and get hands-on with materials, all while building a portfolio.

This course has previously prepared students to enrol on to a range of Arts University Plymouth Undergraduate courses, including our Extended BA (Hons) Degree, which is a four-year degree route. You can see a full list of the courses you could study. We have also had students from our Making Change course go on to study at a postgraduate level, and a full list of our postgraduates courses can be found.

“Honestly, I can't believe the course was only three weeks long. The connections we all made were genuine, positive and have created a new opportunity for me that I have been trying to achieve for the past 20 years without success!” Making Change student, March 2022

With one-to-one support, advice and completing your application, alongside plenty of exciting artistic exploration, Making Change will help you discover your creative potential. Did we mention that it’s FREE?

You don't need to be the next Van Gogh to take part, you just have to bring your enthusiasm and meet the following criteria:

• At the start of the course I am aged 18-70
• Planning on studying in the UK on a student visa (if not a UK citizen)
• I am interested in studying at the university in Autumn 2024
• I want to explore higher education opportunities at an undergraduate or postgraduate level
• I am eligible for at least two years of student funding or I am looking at self-funding a Higher Education course. (More information on if you are eligible can be found at. If you are unsure if you are eligible we can discuss this with you once you have applied.)

• Tuesday 16th July
• Wednesday 17th July
• Tuesday 23rd July
• Wednesday 24th July
• Tuesday 30th July
• Wednesday 31st July

All courses will run 10am to 3:30 pm at our Tavistock Place campus.

You must be able to attend all six sessions.

“I really enjoyed the opportunity to explore new approaches and techniques and to mix with other artists to share and exchange ideas. Thank you to our lecturer for making it so pleasant experience, and to the university for taking the time to put on such a valuable opportunity.” Making Change student, March 2022

Are you a mature student? Did you know 31% of students at Arts University Plymouth are mature students? We pride ourselves on being a creative environment for all ages.

Please note that submitting your application does not confirm your attendance, we will be in contact with you to discuss your application. Places on this course are limited and subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria above. All courses are subject to participant numbers and will only run if sufficient numbers are achieved. Arts University Plymouth reserves the right to cancel a course if insufficient participant numbers are recruited.

“Getting the experience of what it would be like to study at AUP and what course I would be best suited to was great. The practical guidance on how to apply was very useful, as well as the encouragement and personal guidance from the tutor. There was a very welcoming, nurturing atmosphere, and it was fun to attend.” Making Change student March 2022

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from Arts University Plymouth?

Arts University Plymouth is in the city centre and is within walking distance of all bus routes, as well as Plymouth train station. Alternatively, there are many pay and display car parks in Plymouth city centre, including the nearby Regent Street car park, and the Drake Circus shopping centre.

What should I bring to the course?

Instructions will be sent via email prior to the course's start. You are welcome to bring your own tools, but all necessary materials will be provided.

How can I contact AUP with any questions?

Email our team on [email protected]

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