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.
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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)
Graphic Design is one of the most versatile visual disciplines, embracing words and pictures, form a...
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!
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Creative Advertising duo score big with Gen Z ad campaign
18 July 2024
Huge congratulations are in order for two Creative Advertising BA alumni – Hugh Kendall and George...
Falmouth graduate shortlisted for top illustration award
18 July 2024
Recent Illustration MA graduate Jasmine Hortop’s ‘artivism’ piece has been longlisted for a pr...
New Designer awards fruitful for five students
12 July 2024
The prestigious annual New Designers awards are judged by key industry leaders to find the rising s...
Illustration student embarks on placement year at Disney+
10 July 2024
Illustration BA student Rhea Haynes has started an exciting new position as a Creative Intern at Dis...
Sustainable Product Design student bags multiple industry awards
09 July 2024
Sustainable Product Design BA student Kit Rose has picked up two coveted awards at The Manufacturer ...
Two students nominated for Association of Photographers awards
08 July 2024
Commercial Photography BA student Hannah Mittelstaedt and Photography MA (Online) student Linda Jarr...
Students scoop six Pencils at D&AD Awards 2024
05 July 2024
Six student projects have scooped Pencils in this year’s D&AD New Blood Awards
Still from Ken Nwadiogbu's workshop
Falmouth artists take part in creative projects by mental health charity Hospital Rooms
02 July 2024
Artists from our Falmouth School of Art (FSA) are involved in the work of Hospital Rooms – a chari...
Illustration MA student nominated for two industry awards
02 July 2024
Illustration MA student Merran Coleman has been nominated for two acclaimed illustration awards.
A sweet success: how a 3-week placement led to a job offer for one Creative Advertising student
01 July 2024
Securing a work experience placement in today's competitive job market requires creativity and a pro...
Work: Kamar Daboul
Introducing our Fine Art MA (Online) class of May 2024
03 June 2024
Discover the work and inspirations of our third cohort of online Fine Art master's graduates.
Bringing Right to Repair to Sustainable Product Design
31 May 2024
Earlier this month, second year Sustainable Product Design BA students had the opportunity to work o...
Introducing Andy Neal: New Course Leader for BA(Hons) Graphic Design
21 May 2024
We are delighted to announce that Andy Neal will be moving into the role of Course Leader for our es...
Embracing your biggest fear, with award-winning designer Astrid Stavro
21 May 2024
We were thrilled to welcome the award-winning, internationally renowned, London-based designer Astri...
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...
Falmouth Illustration MA Online graduate publishes her first children’s book
28 February 2024
Illustration MA Online graduate Hayley Jane Smith has released her first children’s book Alfie’s...
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...
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