At the Slade School of Fine Art we approach the practice of contemporary art and the history and theories that inform it in an experimental, research-oriented and imaginative way. An art school with a world leading reputation, the Slade makes a significant contribution to the field of contemporary art both nationally and internationally.
The Slade has a lively and dynamic studio-led research culture. All studio staff are practising artists with significant exhibition profiles, actively involved in research as well as teaching. >>>
For undergraduates we offer a three-year BFA and four-year BA. At graduate level we have an MA and MFA, as well as MPhil/PhD. We welcome international students and also offer our undergraduates the opportunity to study abroad.
We are a world leading university department for research in Fine Art. All studio staff are practising artists and actively involved in research as well as teaching.
Our staff and students are lively and engaged with a wide range of initiatives nationally and internationally, and you may have heard of a number of our alumni.
Booking is now open for our Summer School and unique Summer Foundation. Our Short Courses run from October to March and we also run courses at Easter.
The Slade's foundation in 1871 was the result of a bequest from Felix Slade who envisaged a school where fine art would be studied within a liberal arts university.
We still have places available for Stepping into the Art Studio, running from 25 January - 23 February. This course is a practical and experimental course for people 14 – 18 years old. Book now on: https://tinyurl.com/slade-saturday-art-studio.
The Slade School of Fine Art is top of the Guardian University Guide 2019 for Art. See: www.theguardian.com.
Bookings are now open for our exciting short course programme for spring 2020. We are running courses daytimes, evenings and weekends, including one for 14 - 18 year olds. Further details on our short courses webpages.
Booking is now open for our Summer School Foundation Course. There is an early bird discount if you book before 29 February 2020. Further details on our Summer School Foundation page.
Gabriela Giroletti, Cyrus Hung, Yulia Iosilzon, Isobel Napier, Ryan Orme,Taylor Jack Smith, Jack Sutherland and Alaena Turner who have been selected for Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2019. See www.newcontemporaries.org.uk/2019/artists.
