Art, design and architecture
| Welcome to the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. We are delighted that you have chosen to come and study with us and hope that you will find your time with us a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience.
The Faculty offers a vibrant and creative environment where different students and staff work alongside each other to further their learning and pursue their ambitions. You will already know something about the course you have come to study. This is just one of a diverse range of courses that span the disciplines of art, design and the built environment. Some of these are accredited by professional bodies such as the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors but all courses have the ambition to locate their teaching and projects within the professional and creative contexts practice and research. The Faculty comprises many academic, technical and professional staff who are here to help you get the most out of your time at Kingston, and all of us look forward to meeting you in the new academic year. |
 Trevor Keeble Dean of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture |
Before you arrive and induction
- What do I need to do before I arrive?
Depending on your course, your tutors may give you a small project to work on and/or present once you have arrived at Kingston and met your studio group. Or they may suggest exhibitions and a reading list for you to look at over the summer. They might also suggest some equipment that would be useful to bring with you.
This information will be sent to you as part of your welcome email – so remember to look out for it.
- What happens when I arrive?
All new students must take part in an art, design and architecture induction week, which starts on Monday 17 September 2012. This will include your face-to-face enrolment session and key information and inductions. On some courses this will also include choosing studio groups which will inform your timetable. This can only be done once you are here on campus.
It is very important that you attend your inductions and start your course on time.
International students will also be able to attend Kingston's international orientation the previous week (week commencing 10 September 2012). This includes a bookable airport pick-up service. Find out more.
Welcome to FADA
Here you can find out more about getting ready to study an art, design or architecture course (view our full list of art, design and architecture courses to check whether this applies to you).
Please note that this information only relates to courses taught at Kingston University – if you are attending a partner college, they will get in touch with you with the relevant information.
"I like the course a lot, and have made a lot of friends from different years and different courses."
Emily, Property Planning and Development student
"The first few months of any creative course are focused on getting used to working in a certain way and finding your feet. The studying environment is pretty relaxed but intense at the same time – so work hard, but play hard too."
Katherine, Fine Art student
"I highly recommend Kingston for surveying and planning courses. Since the courses are accredited by the RICS, the University is professionally recognised for providing excellent standards."
Ade, Property Planning and Development student
"Kingston has a lot to boast of in terms of quirky exhibition spaces – we have our very own hub called the Stanley Picker Gallery, which can transform into crazy-looking installation spaces or a very modern Tate-style space depending on who is in occupation."
Crystal-Jade, Animation and Illustration student
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| Printmaking workshop | Learning Resources Centre |
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