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.

Until 14 July

Degrees

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.

Research

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.

People

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.

News

Events

Slade students and staff initiate and engage in a wide range of events.

Short Courses

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.

About

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.

News From Students

Degree Showcase Event

Slade students will be hosting Slade Radio on Tuesday 14 July 2020 (please note change of date). Streamed on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sladeschooloffineart

Slade Degree Showcase 2020

In light of the current situation, Slade School of Fine Art is hosting an online Slade Degree Showcase for the students graduating this year. The online platform is an opportunity to celebrate the work of students graduating, before a celebratory physical exhibition next year.

Cass Art Prize award

Congratulations to BA/BFA Painting 2020 graduates Lulua Alyahya, Shailee Mehta and Nooka Shepherd, who won a Cass Art Painting Prize 2020: Slade School of Fine Art. Thank you to Cass Art for awarding the prizes.

Emma Hart - UCL East Pool Street West building

Emma Hart has been appointed to create an artwork for integration into the primary public entrance of the UCL East Pool Street West building, on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

RGB East: Interactive digital photography programme

RGB East is formed by the Arts-Science partnership of Jo Guile UCL and Glass student, and Dr Emily Patterson UCL. It explores the relationship between colour, vision and perception. It is sponsored by UCL’s Public Art and Community Engagement Programme – Trellis, Stage 1.

MA/MFA/PhD Degree Show
,
Hazel Brill
, 2017.

MA/MFA Degree Show
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Francisco Rodriguez
, 2018.