Making Change

About

This Making Change course is open to ALL ages and will give you an opportunity to try an art school experience. During the course, you will meet different course leaders, get support with your portfolio and student finance. If you decide to study with us you can have your interview and the opportunity to start your degree straight away.

You will learn how to work with different painting and printing techniques, test your skills as a fine artist, and get hands-on with materials, all while building a portfolio.

With one-to-one support, advice and help putting together a portfolio and completing your application, alongside plenty of exciting artistic exploration, these courses will help you discover your creative potential. Did we mention it's FREE?

You don't need to be the next Van Gogh to take part, you just have to bring your enthusiasm and meet the following criteria:

• At the start of the course I am aged 18- 70
• I'm eligible to work in the UK (i.e. I have a National Insurance number)
• I am interested in studying at the college in Autumn 2021
• I want to explore higher education opportunities at an undergraduate or postgraduate level
• I am eligible for at least two years of student funding or I am looking at self-funding a Higher education course More information on if you are eligible can be found at https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies If you are unsure if you are eligible we can discuss this with you once you have applied
• I am able to attend at least five of the six sessions (see dates below)

SCHEDULE

Week 1

Wed 29 September | 10am - 3.30pm

Fri 1 October | 10am - 3.30pm

Week 2

Wed 6 October | 10am - 3.30pm

Fri 8 October | 10am - 3.30pm

Week 3

Wed 13 October | 10am - 3.30pm

Fri 15 October | 10am - 3.30pm

‘I enjoyed how much it stimulated my art brain after neglecting it for so long! The course inspired me in ways I didn't think it would.’ Making Change student

Are you a mature student? Did you know 31% of students at Plymouth College of Art are mature students? We pride ourselves on being a creative environment for all ages.

Please note that submitting your application does not confirm your attendance, we will be in contact with you to discuss your application. Places on this course are limited and subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria above. All courses are subject to participant numbers and will only run if sufficient numbers are achieved. Plymouth College of Art reserves the right to cancel a course if insufficient participant numbers are recruited.