Visual Arts
The UK’s creative landscape is one of the most inclusive and diverse in the world. We approach visual arts with a collaborative ethos, giving our creative community the expertise to grow their theoretical knowledge and the facilities to build up hands-on practical skills. NTU is the perfect place to turn artistic passion into a career.
Our department attract students, staff and global partners from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds, challenging ideas and concepts in practice. Our philosophy’s simple: experimentation is the key to success. That same attitude pervades our teaching and courses.
Our exceptional academic staff and team of technicians enable freedom, confidence and opportunities to explore, as students hone their skills and outlook, and learn what matters most to their own practice.
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Latest News
NTU to make costumes fit for a queen with Nottingham Castle
Tue 28 Jan 2020
Our Costume Design and Making students are embarking on an exciting new project in partnership with Nottingham Castle to create costumes to be used onsite when it reopens in early 2021.
Santander Entrepreneurship Semi-Finals 2019 at NTU
Wed 10 Jul 2019
#NTUMastered Spotlight: Paul Bryan
Wed 19 Jun 2019
NTU Hosts Make UK’s Meet The Buyer Event
Fri 07 Jun 2019
Nottingham Trent University hosts the creative team from Nottingham Playhouse’s One Night in Miami… to inspire students to pursue a career in the theatre
Fri 07 Jun 2019
What's coming up
01
May
The Gold Ones' Dummies
Live streamed event,
Due to the current lockdown restrictions, we have made some changes to the format of our upcoming exhibition by Reactor. Reactor will be in residence at Bonington Gallery from 7 April – 29 May 2021, and this will be punctuated by live events streamed from the gallery – this being the first one.
Live streamed event,
Due to the current lockdown restrictions, we have made some changes to the format of our upcoming exhibition by Reactor. Reactor will be in residence at Bonington Gallery from 7 April – 29 May 2021, and this will be punctuated by live events streamed from the gallery – this being the first one.
13
May
Ivan Poe Roll-Thru + Discussion
Live streamed event,
22
May
Working in theatre – an evening with members of the creative team for the Nottingham Playhouse’s new production, One Night in Miami...
Sir Harry and Lady Djanogly Lecture Theatre, Nottingham Trent University – City Campus, Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FP
31
Mar
LEAP: Creative Industries Expo- EVENT CANCELLED
Newton building, Main Entrance, Nottingham Trent University, City Campus, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG1 4BU
16
Jul
We Are NTU School of Art & Design
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We're ranked 9th in the UK for Art and Design education. (The Complete University Guide 2020)
We’re ranked 11th in the UK for Design & Crafts. (Guardian University Guide League Tables 2020)
We’re ranked 15th in the UK for Drama & Dance (Guardian University Guide League Tables 2020)
Our BA (Hons) Decorative Arts and BA (Hons) Theatre Design courses are accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers.
Our BA (Hons) Costume Design and Making course is accredited by The Textile Institute.
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