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Each year we're proud to welcome students from around the world to join our vibrant and inclusive summer community. If you’re looking to add value to your art portfolio, experiment and learn new skills or simply have fun with your creativity over the summer months, then we've got the course for you!
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June – September 2024
We have a strong reputation globally for delivering exceptional bespoke courses, and are proud to have welcomed thousands of people to our campus over the years for tailored courses. Get in touch today to discuss your requirements.
5 – 16 August 2024
Our two-week courses will give you the tools to succeed in your future art and design studies. Learn new creative skills, finesse your existing ones, and develop your personal style and voice as an artist.
Study at a leading specialist university. We're the creative experts, so we know what we're doing when it comes to providing an unparalleled selection of summer courses. Each year we're thrilled to welcome over 400 students from across the globe to AUB"s creative community. You'll have the chance to develop your artistic voice – best prepare yourself for future success with your creative study applications or employment, plus finesse your existing skills and learn new ones. Plus, we cater for all abilities. You'll learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative. Not to mention you'll have fun and meet like-minded creatives!
All our tutors are industry professionals and experts in their fields, so you know you'll be learning from the best. You'll also benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, plus use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash your creativity.
Many of our courses offer opportunities for day trips and on location studying, so you can take inspiration from the beautiful south coast scenery (including the Jurassic Coast) and connect with the local area. Plus, Bournemouth has great transport links, so you don't have to worry about travelling to us from further afield and we also offer an optional airport taxi pick-up for our residential summer courses.
Immerse yourself in our creative community by taking advantage of our economically-priced residential opportunities on both our Portfolio Preparation courses and Artisan Workshops. If you opt for the residential and/or catering package you'll stay in AUB's Halls of Residence, which includes a private en-suite bathroom, wi-fi, and other facilities. Our Halls are located on campus, so you'll never be far away from the creative resources that we have on offer.
