Meet the Royal College of Art in Chennai

Whether your passion lies in art, design, architecture, communication, humanities, or interdisciplinary practice, this session is designed to help you navigate your postgraduate journey. You'll learn how the RCA supports artists, designers, and researchers, while gaining insight into living and studying in London.

You’re invited to meet Gary Clough Head of Programme, Graduate Diploma Art & Design) and Randall Fernandes (Student Recruitment Manager, India) in Chennai to get your questions answered and connect with fellow creatives.

5.00 pm - Guest arrivals and refreshments

6pm - About the RCA presentation and Q&A

7pm - Networking and Workshop

8.00 pm - End

We'd love you to join for all parts of the event but if you can only join for part of it, that's fine too.

• Creatives exploring postgraduate routes in any discipline, we welcome applicants across all subject areas.
• Current RCA applicants and offer-holders looking to connect before moving to London.
• Friends, family, or mentors (just please ensure they book a free ticket, too!).

Please note: As the RCA is a dedicated postgraduate institution, all attendees must be aged 18 or over.

Absolutely. We’re delighted you’re thinking of starting your RCA journey. If you’d like to book an informal portfolio discussion, drop us a line at [email protected] and we'll get you sorted.

This event is completely free to attend, but places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.

Other Events in India

We are also hosting one-to-one meetings for prospective students in Chennai on 17 October (separate booking required) and other events across India in October in Bangalore and Delhi.

Gary trained initially as a stone carver at Hereford Cathedral.

A graduate of Fine Art Sculpture from the University for the Creative Arts (1989) and the Royal College of Art (Sculpture MA, 1993; MPhil Sculpture and Animation, 2003). He has and continues to exhibit across the UK, Europe, US and China, from Tate St Ives to The Central Academy of Fine Arts Beijing. He was Henry Moore Foundation Sculpture Fellow at Falmouth College of Arts (1994–96) and awarded a bursary from the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1996. His recent solo exhibition, Trace Engines, presented new drawings and prints at AIP Gallery Redtory Art Zone, Guangzhou (2015–16), Rochester Art Gallery, Kent (2016–17) and The Brewery Tap, Folkestone Triennial (2017).

Gary was the Head of International Pathways for the University for the Creative Arts from 2012 where he worked with and in association with education systems outside the UK. At UCA he developed, managed and delivered a range of art and design specific progression programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The courses were designed to support students from non-UK art and design prior learning backgrounds, to develop their practice and academic skills appropriate to pursuing further progression. The development and delivery of these courses centred around key research focused on the implementation of embedded models and methods applied to the co-delivery of academic study skills, English for Academic Purposes and practice based study relevant to the Creative Industries.

(India Student Recruitment Manager)

Randall Fernandes is an experienced International Education Student Recruitment Advisor, dedicated to facilitating global educational opportunities for students.

Randall holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Mumbai.

He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has completed various technical advisory courses in the field of Immigration and International Education.

From visa and funding advice to public exhibitions and open days, our event calendar is always evolving. Most sessions are free, open to all, and designed to help you navigate your postgraduate journey.

The RCA is a diverse and welcoming community, and our events are informal spaces designed entirely for your support and insight, they have no impact on the admissions process.

For any access requirements or adjustments, please email [email protected]; support guests are also welcome, please book them a free ticket too.