Creative and screen arts

School of Creative Arts

The School of Creative Arts offers a week-long summer camp for 8-12 and 13-17 year olds, featuring an engaging programme of activities in Art, Media and Design, led by practising artists or designers, with dedicated assistants for each group. Over five days, participants gain practical experience using real-world software or contemporary art and craft techniques, equipping them with valuable skills to support their educational journey.

8 - 12 year olds - Creative Art, Design and Media summer camp

8 - 12 year olds - Music Video summer camp

8 - 12 year olds - Digital Media Design summer camp

8 - 12 year olds - Contemporary Art summer camp

8 - 12 year olds - Digital Comic summer camp

12 - 17 year olds - Game Design summer camp

13 - 17 year olds - Digital Media Design summer camp

13 - 17 year olds - Contemporary Art summer camp

13 - 17 year olds - Digital Illustration summer camp

13 - 17 year olds - Fashion Illustration summer camp

13 - 17 year olds - Music Video summer camp

13 - 17 year olds - Fashion Design summer camp

Introduction to Art Therapy short courses (In person and on-line)

These short courses introduce the potential for art to be therapeutic through experiential learning. Students will be able to develop their personal creativity while gaining an understanding of Art Therapy as a growing profession in health care and educational contexts.

Introduction to Art Therapy (In person)

A series of three day-long explorative workshops involving therapeutic art making, group learning and reflection.

• Introduction to Art Therapy: Wellbeing
• Introduction to Art Therapy: Therapeutic Relationship in Art Therapy
• Introduction to Art Therapy: Practical Applications of Art Therapy

Introduction to Art Therapy (Online)

A creative and explorative workshop involving therapeutic art making, group learning and reflection. The series comprises of three day-long workshops over one semester.

• Introduction to Art Therapy: New Growth
• Introduction to Art Therapy and Mindfulness
• Art Therapy – Groups and Widening Circles

Continuing Professional Development

University Certificate

Arts Therapies and Wellbeing Foundation course

This 24-week course provides you with a comprehensive introduction into the practice of creative arts therapies. Throughout the course, you'll explore innovative approaches in the therapeutic use of the arts in a range of settings.

From healthcare to education, the course will help you discover the healing powers of creative expression.

You will complete 3 modules and gain 45 University credits at level 4 giving you an insight into a career pathway in the arts therapies.

Master of Arts

Art Therapy

The master’s in art therapy is a two-year full-time or four year part-time postgraduate training course which leads to registration with the Health & Care Professions Council. The course is delivered on campus and clinical placement in the health and care sector. The course is level 7 with 260 credits across 8 modules.

You’ll complete 96 days of supervised placement learning over your period of study to give you valuable experience in practicing art therapy in real-life settings. This experience will help guide you to become a mindful, relational and ethical art therapist.