About The University:
Glasgow School of Art was founded in 1845 as a Government School of Design. It is internationally recognised as one of Britain’s foremost higher education institutions for creative education and research in fine art, design and architecture.
It has been in the famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh Building since 1899. Mackintosh is one of the many graduates of Glasgow School of Art who influence world design.
The school is a small, specialist, international community of artists, designers and architects. It is a stimulating, creative place, where new ideas are encouraged.
Teaching is studio based and face to face. The University of Glasgow validates degrees.
Courses are taught through three schools:- The Mackintosh School of Architecture
- Design – textiles, visual communication, fashion, interior design, silversmithing and jewellery, product design, product design engineering
- Fine Art – sculpture and environmental art, painting and printmaking and fine art photography.
There is also a Department of Historical and Critical Studies.
The college has some 1,800 students, 20% of them international.
You could spend part of your undergraduate course abroad through GSA’s exchange agreements with 80 partner institutions world wide or its study abroad links with more than 80 liberal art schools in the USA.
Applying to Glasgow School of Art
You apply through UCAS:- to the University of Glasgow for architecture and product design engineering
- to Glasgow School of Art for Design or Fine Art courses – you choose a specialist subject when you apply, but you may revise it later.
You need a portfolio of art work for most courses.
Support for learning
Learning support is available, to help students recognise and develop their learning skills.
There is language support for students whose first language is not English.
Access courses for pupils and adults- Through Focus West, GSA participates in a programme of activities delivered in 29 secondary schools to support targeted pupils who may be thinking about applying to further and higher education.
- Current Focus West projects include a portfolio development programme: a series of clinics and workshops for selected students aiming for art and design related programmes.
- Continuing Education runs courses for adults thinking of applying to art school – these do not guarantee a place.
Portfolio preparation
GSA offers a range of part time portfolio preparation courses for potential students of all ages, normally including summer school provision.
Part time study
Continuing Education runs part time day and evening courses, as well as summer schools and weekend courses, for people of all ages, all abilities and at all levels.
Find out more
An open day is normally held each October. The Degree Show, in late June, is open to all. Applicant advice days for prospective first year entrants to art and design courses are held between November and February. Contact the Registry for details and to book a place.
You can visit at any time to view the exhibitions in the galleries.
Did you know?- Glasgow School of Art was confirmed in 2010 as Scotland’s top institution for student retention and third in the UK behind Oxford and Cambridge.
- It plans a new campus, with the first building due for completion in 2013.
- Several GSA students scooped up prizes at the 2010 Student Enterprise Awards.
- A number of 2009 graduates received awards from the prestigious Royal Scottish Academy (RSA).
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