why csvpa?

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why csvpa?

Over 25 years of developing successful, creative individuals

Established partnerships with leading institutions

Support and facilities unique to CSVPA

Since 1985 Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts has been a specialist arts foundation school, and over time has grown its portfolio to include degree and Pre-Master’s programmes for both UK and international students. Over the last 25 years we have given students the opportunities to develop their skills, build their confidence and progress onto some of the most prestigious Art & Design schools, music conservatoires and world-renowned drama schools.

Our programmes include partnerships with University of the Arts London, Kingston University and Britain’s most famous theatre school – the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Regardless of programme, our approach to creative learning is unique, highly personalised and guaranteed to ensure you meet your potential in an inspirational creative community in the centre of Cambridge – one of the world’s most celebrated communities in the world.

After CSVPA nothing but doors of opportunity opened up to me and I had the confidence to walk right through them and even knock on closed ones.Sandra (Hanny) Ahern

I am staying at CSVPA for the Foundation course. The teachers help us a lot and we have the essential equipment that we need.If I had a friend who wanted to come here I would tell them to come if Art is what they want to do. You can test the areas of art and design before you decide which one is for you. You can really concentrate on what you want to do.Jeffery Mak ·Hong Kong Pre-Foundation

You need to work hard because Foundation is an important step in your education. You have to try lots of different things and decide which area you want to specialise in. This means that you do not have loads of free time because you are working all day every day.Daria Egay· Russian Foundation Diploma - Fashion

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We treat every student as an individual, not just as ‘this year’s intake’. Students get five days a week of teaching, with a maximum class size of 15 students to one tutor, and their own individual workspace, available seven days a week, 12 hours a day. The School itself has a dynamic creative community, with like-minded students. We give you the chance to showcase your talents to a professional standard at our end-of-year Arts Festival which includes an elaborate fashion show and full-scale drama production. This experience is unique at Foundation and even BA level. Lessons are delivered at the correct pace for you, ensuring you reach your full potential.

We see to it that your personal time is as happy as we can make it, with a personal tutor and an accommodation officer to look after your interests to simplify life. Accommodation is provided for every year you are a student, giving peace of mind and security.

Five days a week of teaching, more than anyone else

Personal tutor contact every day

Small class sizes

I wanted to study Art in an international, English-speaking environment. The UK is famous for high-quality art and design education, and I knew that Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts has good teachers and that the students here achieve good grades.Yuiwei Zhang · China

INspIRaTIONaL LEcTURERs TO sUppORT yOU EvERy sTEp OF ThE way

Working artists, designers and performers

Bringing industry links to the programmes

Giving you the time you need to be successful

All of our lecturers are working artists, designers and performers who bring valuable experience and industry links to each programme. This means they are able to give real insight into the world of work and advise on possible career paths both in the UK and beyond.

We guarantee you the most supportive and nurturing, yet professional lecturers, who are able to give you the freedom to explore and the inspiration needed to help you succeed. Every programme is delivered in a relaxed, multicultural environment, generating a creative and innovative atmosphere amongst students.

Being at CSVPA truly broadened my horizons, in both the conceptual and the creative perspective. Tutors really helped me excel to the best of my potential and that made me who I am today. They have provided me not only with the tools of the trade but the inspiration and motivation I needed. I gained invaluable experiences at CSVPA. The tutors and friends I made there I will always cherish.Christa Barraquias · Philippines

I have enjoyed my time here, I love doing art and you are surrounded by people who also love to do art. The people and teachers are all so nice. I did Interior Design, Craft and Graphic Design for my rotation. The studio space is really good here and the teachers are good, guiding you and helping you to develop your skills and you learn lots of different skills.

Kai Ning Cheung · Hong Kong Art & Design Foundation - Craft

I like the structure of the course here. I originally wanted to do Graphics however I changed my mind and I wanted to do Product Design. The teachers are really good and they treat me like an adult.

Jin Seok Lee · South Korea Art & Design Foundation – Product Design

LEcTURERs

aRT & DEsIgNChristopher Maughan MSIAD Art & DesignHEAD OF SCHOOLProfessional designer-maker. Has worked as a 3D illustrator for magazines and advertising and created puppets and special effects make-up for advertising, TV and film.

Kevin Hart BA (Hons) Graphic DesignACADEMIC DIRECTORWidely exhibited practising fine artist, previously lead tutor in MA communications design at Central St Martins.

John Blackman MA IllustrationCOuRSE DIRECTOR GRAPHICS, ILLuSTRATIOn & MOvInG IMAGEGraphics freelance illustrator/designer for over 20 years with clients in UK and North America.

Jane Herzog MA FashionCOuRSE DIRECTOR FASHIOn & SuRFACE DESIGnFashion Designer with 15 years’ industrial experience working for major high street labels such as Marks & Spencer, Top Shop, Miss Selfridge and H&M.

Renata Grant BA (Hons) Editorial Photography, MA Photographic StudiesCOuRSE LEADER FOR ART & DESIGn FOunDATIOn Practising photographer exhibiting in mixed media.

Richard Bray BA Photographic Arts, MA Fine Arts, ARBSPHOTOGRAPHy, SCuLPTuRE & COnTExTuAL STuDIES LECTuRERWidely exhibited and commissioned sculptor.

Co-operated with scientists to produce work for the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus.

Mandy Doyle BA (Hons) IllustrationILLuSTRATIOn LECTuRERProfessional illustrator/designer. 25 years’ commercial experience with leading publishers and advertising agencies. Currently reading for an MA in Children’s Book Illustration.

Issam Kourbaj MA Architecture, BA (Hons) Fine ArtvISuAL STuDIES & FInE ART LECTuRERAcclaimed visual artist with work exhibited in British Museum and internationally. Artist in Residence at Christ’s College, University of Cambridge.

Kat Hunter BA (Hons) 3D Design, Silversmithing & jewelleryAPPLIED CRAFT & THEATRE ARTS LECTuRERKat is a practising jewellery designer with a background in make-up and special effects for theatre and television.

Cassie Bradnack MA Arts ManagementAPPLIED CRAFT LECTuRERCassandra studied a Fine Art Diploma at Cambridge Regional College and specialised in Ceramic Sculpture. She went on to study a BA in Design Crafts at De Montfort University where she concentrated on Ceramics and Glass. She then went on to study an Arts Management MA at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. Cassandra is a practising Ceramicist

specialising in porcelain slipware design and she creates various styles of slip cast vessels which are marbled with contrasting tones.

Stephen ReedPRODuCT DESIGn LECTuRERStephen’s designs have appeared in international exhibitions, books and magazines. Nominated for the Young Designer of the Year in 2006. Completed a commissioned permanent exhibition for London’s Somerset House.

Lara Bjornson COuRSE LEADER FOR PRE-FOunDATIOn & A LEvEL ART & DESIGnLara holds a first-class BA(Hons) in Surface Pattern and Textile Design from Leeds University and a PGCE in Art and Design. This is combined with work as a freelance Textile Artist and Teacher for the past 10 years.

DRamaJean Stewart BA (Hons) Drama RSAMD, MA Contemporary TheatreHEAD OF PERFORMAnCEJean manages and teaches the Drama Foundation programme and brings with her more than 20 years of professional experience.

Rebecca Cuthbertson MA Voice, Central School of Speech & DramaHEAD OF vOICE & TExTRebecca has most recently coached the London

production of the Shakespeare/Fletcher play ‘Double Falsehood’ and the YPS production of ‘Hamlet’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Past coaching includes John & Jen (Finborough Theatre), A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer (London Premier). Rebecca has also worked at East 15 School of Acting and as a freelance voice, text and dialect coach.

Christopher Lane MA Directing, Bachelor of Education, BA Hons HistoryHEAD OF MOvEMEnT Christopher is the lead movement lecturer at CSVPA and also a freelance theatre director. His recent directing credits include the London production of the Off-Broadway musical Bright Lights Big City (UK premiere). Christopher’s work as an actor in the greater Toronto area spans 30 years and he holds numerous stage credits as well as film and television experience. He trained in Canada, and at London’s Central School of Speech and Drama graduating with a Master’s degree in directing in 2005.

mUsIcElizabeth Nantais MMus, MMusHEAD OF MuSICElizabeth holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Windsor (Canada) in Music Education, as well as two Master’s of Music degrees from Arizona State University (Music Direction/Conducting) and New York University (Piano Performance – Collaborative). She has toured as Associate Conductor and Vocal Coach with various musical theatre tours all over the world.

UNLOcKINg a wORLD OF OppORTUNITy

Top university destinations

Working with world-leading designers and performers

Over the last 25 years we have a fantastic track record of getting our students into some of the best degree courses. Many students progress onto our own degree programmes or to other universities such as University of the Arts London, Istituto Marangoni, Kingston University, Goldsmiths, Oxford University and Parsons New York.

Our Music Foundation students have progressed to prestigious conservatoires such as Trinity College, Royal Academy of Music, Birmingham Conservatoire, Royal Northern College of Music and Universities of Anglia Ruskin, Hertfordshire, Manchester, Leeds and Surrey as well as Music Technology Colleges SAE.

Our Drama Foundation students have progressed to RADA, LAMDA, Bristol Old Vic, LIPA and the American Academy of Dramatic Art (New York).

Art & Design graduates are now working for Christian Dior, Adidas, Nike, Puma, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Boden, Saatchi & Saatchi and Vans.

Thanks to CSVPA I am now running my own shoe label, after interning with Jonathan Kelsey and Alexander McQueen, and I have just been shortlisted for the Topshop sponsorship to show my collection at London Fashion Week.Lena Lipp · Germany

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Warm, welcoming, well equipped

In easy reach of the College

Provided for your entire stay

We offer all our students a range of accommodation in various sizes and locations and at various prices depending on your needs. All are warm and welcoming, in safe areas and within easy reach of the College. Facilities include communal social areas, flat-screen TVs and fitted kitchens. They are managed by caring and well-qualified accommodation managers, with supervision that is appropriate to the age of the student.

camBRIDgE: sTUDy IN ONE OF ThE wORLD’s gREaTEsT cITIEs

Working and living in an environment of creative stimulation

International student community

Historic architecture and beautiful scenery

Located in Cambridge, one of the world’s greatest cities which has recently celebrated over 800 years of history. This world-famous university city boasts magnificent architecture with plenty of unspoilt countryside close by. It is safe and welcoming with a large student community representing many nationalities. Cambridge is just 45 minutes by train from central London and 20 minutes from London Stansted international airport.

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To enquire contact:Central AdmissionsCambridge Education GroupKett House, Station RoadCambridge CB1 2JH, united KingdomTelephone +44 (0) 1223 345698Email admissions@csvpa.comwww.csvpa.com