Course Description: Exceptional Summer Pre-College Fine & Digital Arts Program for High Schoolers at University College London Campus

🎨 Fine Art Summer Programme | University College London

Unlock Your Creativity in the Heart of London ✨

This career-focused Fine Art programme at University College London offers teens the chance to explore art history, practice modern techniques, and develop their creative portfolios in one of the world’s most inspiring cultural capitals.

Through hands-on workshops, real-world projects, and exclusive industry visits, students will gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills to step into the art world—whether as a creator, curator, or innovator.

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📚 What You’ll Learn

Example Modules

• Art & Ideas 🖼️

  Explore art movements from Classical Culture to Post-Colonialism, and study thinkers like Plato, Freud, Darwin, and Marx to understand how history has shaped art.

• Modernist & Post-Modernist Art 🌀

  Trace contemporary works back to modernist experimentation. Discover the most influential artists of the era and their impact on today’s art scene.

• Visual Analysis 🔎

  Learn the tools of interpretation, from semiotics and iconography to Marxism and non-European aesthetics.

• Contemporary Issues 🌍

  Debate current challenges in the fine art world, developing your voice and ability to articulate creative ideas clearly.

• Photography 📸

  Refine your vision by studying light, colour, and texture, experimenting with photography techniques, and analysing professional works.

• Sculpting 🗿

  Learn realist sculpting techniques including the Sinclair Method, from creating a figure armature to sculpting lifelike forms.

• Drawing & Painting 🎨

  Express creativity across landscapes, figures, and animals, experimenting with new mediums while sharpening your artistic style.

• Installation Art 🏛️

  Explore immersive installations in London’s galleries and develop your own large-scale artistic concepts.

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🌟 Unique Industry Insights

• 🎭 Workshops at the Saatchi Gallery

• 🖼️ Tour & hands-on session at the Whitechapel Gallery

• 🤝 Network with professionals in the fine art and design industries

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🖌️ Develop Your Creative Portfolio

• Build a portfolio of your work—ideal for university applications

• Receive two 1:1 portfolio coaching sessions with expert tutors

• Get personalised feedback to showcase your creative strengths

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🎯 Key Facts

• Average class size: 7 students

• Maximum class size: 12 students

• ✅ 1:1 Career Coaching

• ✅ Detailed Career Development Plan

• ✅ Professional development workshops

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🌍 Activities & Excursions

Enjoy an exciting cultural and social programme alongside your academic study:

• 🏛️ Visit London’s most iconic landmarks

• 🌙 Explore a world-famous museum after dark

• 🎭 Watch an award-winning West End theatre show

• 🛹 Try new skills at an indoor skate park

• 🏟️ Experience regeneration at the Olympic Park

• 🎉 Graduation party & prizes

Evenings include quiz nights, talent shows, and dinners out at top London restaurants like Hard Rock Café.

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🏡 Accommodation – Live in Central London

Stay at Astor College, UCL’s student residence in Fitzrovia:

• Modern, comfortable single bedrooms (standard & en-suite)

• Communal lounges, outdoor courtyard, and study spaces

• 🍽️ Breakfast & dinner included daily (dietary needs catered for)

• Used year-round by University of London students

• Common rooms with pool tables & quiet areas for study

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✈️ Travel & Transfers

• Arrival: Sunday (2–4 pm check-in)

• Heathrow Airport Transfers:

• Pickups at 11:00, 14:00, 17:00 on arrival day

• Return transfers at 07:00 & 12:00 on the final Saturday

• Pastoral team meets students at Heathrow & escorts them to campus

• £100 each way (bookable after enrolment)

• Alternative arrivals: Taxi option available with Addison Lee 🚖

💡 Pocket Money: We recommend £80/week for lunches & souvenirs.

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🎓 What’s Included

• 🏡 13 nights in central London accommodation

• 🍴 Breakfast & dinner daily

• 📚 30 hours of academic sessions from subject experts

• 🎨 Real-world project workshops

• 🎯 1:1 Career Coaching + Career Development Plan

• 🖌️ Portfolio development sessions

• 🏛️ Industry visits (Saatchi, Whitechapel & more)

• ✨ Cultural excursions & activities

• 🍽️ Formal dinner at a top London restaurant

• 🎉 Graduation ceremony & certificate

• 📸 Mentor family photograph

• ✅ Comprehensive summer school insurance

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🔥 This Fine Art Summer Programme is the perfect launchpad for teens passionate about creativity, history, and the future of art.