Art, Design and Photography

Express your artistic side with our Art, Design and Photography programmes at Swansea College of Art where we have a long-established reputation for excellence.  Our innovative academic philosophy focuses on adaptability and our excellent industry links produce enterprising graduates that can grasp the fantastic career opportunities in the creative industries so you can design your future.

We provide an Art College experience where you’ll really feel at home, providing the studio space and facilities you need to dive headfirst into and get to grips with your chosen field.

We encourage and support our students to make full use of our extensive facilities, so no matter which course you are on you can delve into our contemporary digital and traditional practice workshops whilst you develop your career with us.

With a wide range of creative degrees available, from Fine Art to Photography and Automotive & Transport Design, our programmes benefit from a range of industry placements, live projects and visiting lecturers, with companies such as H&M, Jaguar Land Rover, and Rolls Royce, enabling you to get a head start in your career.

We are 1st in Wales, 3rd in the UK for Fashion & Textiles, 1st in Wales, 4th in the UK for Film Production & Photography, 1st in Wales, 11th in the UK for Graphic Design and 1st in Wales for Fine Art (The Guardian University Guide 2024), which explains why we are proud to have graduates working for Lego, McLaren, Apple and Rolls Royce. These enviable achievements are a testament to our staff’s commitment to creating an exceptional experience where you will be able to flourish in your career, like many of the students before you who have gone on to distinguished careers in the arts and multimillion-pound design companies.