London College of Communication

Summary

Mission

The University of the Arts London aims to be recongised as one of the foremost institutions in the world for learning, practice, research and development in arts, design and communication.

International role

The Univeristy\'s international aim is to be recognised as one of the foremost institutions in the world for learning, practice, research and development in arts, design and communication in a multi-cultural context and to be at the centre of a global network of like-minded institutions. The LCC has relationships with a large number of institutions across the world, currently with over 150 universities in 34 countries. These relationships incluce Erasmus exchange partnerships, collaborative curriculum developments and international research projects. A key component of LCC\'s international strategy is the aim of successfully joining Cumulus.

National role

UAL is the largest art, design and communication university in the UK and it plays a key role in the development of art and design education across the sector. It is a major member of the National Arts Learning Network which aims to widen participation in higher education. We work in partnership with all the key UK art and design universities and colleges. We also work with a number of schools across London to encourage non traditional applicants and to support the delivery of the new 14-19 Diploma. We have significant links with community organisations. Industry links are extensive, each School has at least one industry forum which supports academic development and delivery. Industry links also include work placements and internships, mentoring schemes, student bursaries and equipment and materials donations and a range of course sponsorship initiatives. Universities we have partnerships with include Cranfield, London Business School and the London School of Economics.

Main focus

BA and MA programmes in a wide range of art, design and communication subject areas.

Education

Faculties and departments

School of Printing and Publishing
School of Graphic Design
School of Media
School of Creative Enterprise

Bachelor level programs

All Bachelor courses are 3 years of duration
Graphic and Media Design
Graphic Product Innovation
Interior Design
Digital Media Design
Interactive Games Design
Book Arts and Design
Surface Design
Print Media Management
Magazine Publishing
Journalism
Photography
Photojournalism
Animation
Sound Arts and Design
Media and Cultural Studies
Film and Video
Marketing and Advertising
Retail Management
Public Relations

Master level programs

All Master level programmes are 1 year duration
Graphic Design
Branding and Identity
Graphic Moving Image
Innovation and Creativity
Book and Magazine Publishing
Digital Colour Imaging
Print Media Management
Surface Design
Book Arts and Design
Journalism
Photography
Photojournalism
Animation
Sound Arts
Interactive Media
Media, Communications and Critical Practice
Screenwriting
Documentary Research
Enterprise and Management for the Creative Arts
Marketing and Communication
Design Management
Public Relations

Research

Research activity and main areas

There is extensive research activity across the College. there are four research centres:
Materials and the Arts Research Centre (MATAR), which investigates the chemical adn physical properties of materials used by designers, printers and artists.
The Photography and the Archive Research Centre (PARC) which commissions practice-based and historicl projects focusing on the impact of archival systems on the meaning and values of images and objects,
Creative Research in Sound Arts Practice (CRISAP) which explores how archival materials relating to sound art and performance can inform creative practice.
Research Unit Information Environments (IE) which conducts practice based research into all aspects of information environments, as well as exploring how people encounter and experience information in a range of environments.
There is also research in:
Book Arts and Design
Surface Design
Colour Imaging
Graphic Design
Creative Enterprise
Journalism

Doctorate level programs

Creative Enterprise
Screenwriting and Film
History, criticism and practice of photography
Sound Art and Sound Design
Interactive Media
Journalism
Photography
Graphic Design
Information Design
Printing Science and Technology
Materials Technology
Digital Colour Imaging
Publishing

Exchange

Subject areas for exchange students

Graphic Design
Surface Design
Book Arts and Design
Digital Media
Animation
Magazine Publishing
Journalism
Photography
Media Studies

Application deadlines

May for Term 1
October for Term 2

Teaching languages

English

Semester dates

Term 1: 6th October - 12th December
Term 2: 12 January - 20th March

Cost of living per month (studying and living)

Living costs £2500 a term
Course fees: variable