Are you looking for your own creative space, the opportunity to progress and expert teaching and support? Ashford School of Art and Design offers you this and plenty more.
Whether you have just left school, want to start a degree or simply want to improve your creative techniques there is a wide range of courses on offer.
Locations
Based at centrally located sites in Ashford (SKC Jemmett Road and Henwood), Ashford School of Art and Design is a unique art school which was established in 2003 to provide aspiring artists with the space to be creative whilst gaining qualifications.
Qualifications
Over 300 students gain qualifications from ASAD every year, ranging from BTEC Introductory Diplomas all the way through to BA (Hons) Degrees. Find out more about levels and qualifications.
Progression
Past students have gone on to study MA qualifications at institutions including the University of Kent and Goldsmiths College in London and many have entered careers in art, design and teaching or opened their own galleries.
Staff are always on hand to support and advise you and ensure you get the most out of your time at ASAD. Many of the staff have recent industry experience and are practising artists who exhibit at galleries both locally and nationally.
Teaching at ASAD takes place in a variety of ways to ensure that everybody reaches their full potential:
- Workshops and demonstrations
- Group discussions
- Trips and visits
- Lectures
- Research
- One-to-one sessions
Support
ASAD offers a unique and student-centred tutorial system. As a student, you will have a full-time member of staff, a Pastoral Tutor, dedicated to ensuring that your time at ASAD is a successful and enjoyable one.
