Schools and departments at Kingston School of Art

The School of Arts blends Kingston School of Art’s founding programmes — Architecture and Fine Arts — with disciplines like Film, Photography and Performing Arts. 

This structure encourages students to deepen expertise while exploring the creative intersections across visual, spatial and performing arts. Our active PhD community drives practice-based research that enhances both teaching and industry connections.

School of Arts departments:

• Department of Architecture and Landscape
• Department of Film and Photography
• Department of Fine Art
• Department of Performing Arts

With a diverse mix of subjects in art, design, fashion and film, this school prepares students for critical and professional roles in creative industries, journalism, publishing and media. Courses put focus on industry connections and real-world experience, equipping students with a solid foundation in analysis, creative thinking and professional skills.

School of Creative and Cultural Industries departments:

• Department of Creative Industries 
• Department of Critical and Historical Studies 
• Department of Foundation Studies 
• Department of Journalism, Publishing and Media

The Design School emphasises the importance of critical thinking and practical design skills to prepare students for a rapidly evolving industry. Students and faculty are part of a vibrant design community, with opportunities to explore and shape design’s ethical, social and environmental impact. The school’s interdisciplinary approach supports a broad range of design studies, including 3D, Fashion, Graphic Design, and Illustration Animation.

School of Design departments:

• Department of 3D Design 
• Department of Fashion 
• Department of Graphic Design 
• Department of Illustration Animation