Art & Design Courses
With courses in all aspects of art and design, we’re dedicated to providing the best environment for you to think, make and experiment.
Whether you work in traditional mediums or prefer to harness technology to create impactful visual content or innovative design solutions, you’ll find the expertise, space and equipment at Falmouth to fuel your imagination. Tackle live projects, gain access to our valuable industry connections and let our famously inspiring location stoke your creativity.
Our Art & Design courses
Drawing BA(Hons)
Become a rigorous and innovative critical thinker and practitioner. Build your skills, expertise and...
Illustration BA(Hons)
Become adept at problem solving and creating your visual language on this Illustration degree, renow...
Designed by Florence Mitchell
Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons)
Become a conscientious and innovative product designer with the professional practice skills to make...
Textile Design BA(Hons)
On our textile design degree, you’ll be part of a vibrant, supportive community of multidisciplina...
Illustration BA(Hons) (Online)
Gain the professional practice and entrepreneurial skills needed to turn your talent into a successf...
Student work by: Elinor Hain
Fine Art BA(Hons)
This highly-respected course aims to support the development of your practice as it evolves over the...
Creative Advertising BA(Hons)
Turn your ideas into powerful advertising campaigns with impact.
Graphic Design BA(Hons)
On this course, you’ll join a collaborative community that will support you to develop your distin...
Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)
Get ahead in the vibrant, ever-evolving field of visual communications with this exciting online cou...
Game Art BA(Hons)
Work in multi-skilled collaborative teams and graduate as a confident, industry-ready game artist. ...
Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...
What can you do with an Art and Design degree?
An Art or Design degree will teach you skills that are relevant for multiple industries so you can follow a career path that is truly fulfilling for a lifetime.
Industry links
We provide opportunities for students to access industry insights and experiences through placements, guest speakers and portfolio reviews with leading art directors. Read on to discover how one Illustration graduate worked with us on creating our graduation branding for 2023!
Read moreDiscover what our students do
Falmouth students develop assistive kitchen products in collaboration with the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
05 April 2024
Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons) students working on the Inclusive Design module have developed a...
How Illustration graduate Calum Heath established a global freelance career
07 February 2024
With clients including financial magazine Barron’s, Danish newspaper Weekendavisen and style journ...
Work: Rebecca Barnard
Introducing our Fine Art MA (Online) class of January 2024
30 January 2024
Discover the work and inspirations of our second cohort of online Fine Art master's graduates.
A week in the life of a Falmouth Illustration BA(Hons) student
23 January 2024
Tom shares what a typical week could look like as an Illustration student.
Ones to Watch | Hollie Milne
16 January 2024
Together with business partner Jennie Trethewy Interior Design BA(Hons) graduate Hollie Milne co-fou...
Illustration alumni and artist designs Christmas stamps for Isle of Man Post Office
04 December 2023
Rowan Corlett, an artist and BA(Hons) Illustration graduate, has designed and produced a series of C...
Meet online Fine Art master's student Karina Busquets
30 November 2023
We visited Fine Art MA (Online) student Karina Busquets at home to chat about her work and how study...
Meet EOT Ceramics owner Emily Tapp
10 November 2023
Explore graduate business EOT Ceramics.
Falmouth University students and alumni win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2023
11 October 2023
The awards cement our reputation for championing ethical and sustainable practices.
Falmouth University students and alumni win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2023
11 October 2023
The awards cement our reputation for championing ethical and sustainable practices.
Falmouth University students and alumni win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2023
11 October 2023
The awards cement our reputation for championing ethical and sustainable practices.
Online Illustration student reaches finals of international competition
28 September 2023
Falmouth University Illustration BA(Hons) (Online) student Chantelle Lloyd has been named in the fin...
From international rail industry expert to award-winning multidisciplinary artist
19 September 2023
Spencer Hogg’s creative journey isn’t the kind you hear about every day. With an illustrious car...
Work: Bridget Macklin Photo: Robin Shelton
Introducing our online Fine Art master's graduates: Class of 2023
11 September 2023
Discover the work and inspirations of first cohort of online Fine Art master's graduates.
How a crap campaign helped Surfers Against Sewage tackle pollution profiteering
18 August 2023
Head of Advertising Dr Cui Su speaks to Creative Advertising graduate Jake Smith about his recent ca...
Impressive pitch secures internship with global architecture and design firm
17 August 2023
We talk to Sam Bloor about the industry collaboration opportunities on Falmouth's Interior Design co...
Monty and Alex at the Bleach Magazine launch at Cornish Bank in Falmouth.
Falmouth duo launch dynamic new publication BLEACH Magazine
27 July 2023
With the first issue selling out in less than a month, BLEACH Magazine is clearly onto something. Co...
Meet Ella Kasperowicz, the creative spark behind this year’s graduation look!
18 July 2023
Illustration grad Ella Kasperowicz is the artist behind this year's graduation brochure.
Graduating Interior Design student announced as BIID Student Drawing Competition winner
13 July 2023
Doroteja Liaukeviciute has been announced as the winner of the ‘Digital’ and ‘Hand Drawn’ ca...
Falmouth University win big at D&AD Awards 2023
12 July 2023
Meet Falmouth's D&AD 2023 award winners and runner-ups
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If you have any questions about our Art and Design courses, get in touch with our Future Studies Team.