Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
Cambridge
International
Providing pathways in Art & Design, Fashion, Drama and Music, Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts continues to develop the skills and confidence of many inspiring artists and performers from around the globe.
Each year we welcome students from all over the world who take advantage of our unique and highly personalised method of teaching, professional studios and additional opportunities outside of the classroom in which to stretch and challenge their creative capabilities.
Each course is taught by our highly experienced teaching faculty, who each have successful creative careers and notable industry experence. Together we have created an environment in which to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals.
As a student you will be actively supported through a hands-on-approach, extensive contact time with your lecturers and all the equipment, materials, space and time you need to discover and develop your own individual voice and style as a creative artist. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible environment in which to meet your full potential.
Through our established links with leading institutions, including University of the Arts London Awarding Body and the University of Cambridge, as well as Hearst Magazine (publishers of ELLE, ELLE Decoration, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire and Cosmopolitan), we have given students additional opportunities to flourish creatively.
Through studying at CSVPA, students are provided with the skills and confidence necessary to progress into some of the most prestigious and competitive drama schools, music conservatoires and art & design schools in the world.
We Provide
- 5 days a week contact time
- small class sizes, on average no more than 15 students to 1 teacher
- one-on-one support from our highly expereinced teaching faculty who are working artists and performers, bringing industry links and real insight to the world of work
- studio access 7 days a week
- personalised portfolio assistance and advice
- weekly one-to-one music and drama lessons
- highly personalised audition preparation
- your own dedicated workspace
- your own iMac for BA Graphic Design, BA Illustration and BA Visual Communication
- your own mannequin if you are a BA Fashion student
- free printing
- the opportunity to exhibit your work to the public
- dedicated university officer to help with your university applications and careers advice
- opportunities to broaden your experiences by visiting exhibitions and shows
- unique collaborative projects to strech and challange you artistically, most recently with the University of Cambridge and the Fitzwilliam Museum
- a dynamic and global community bringing opportunities, international contacts and friendships
English Language support
The right IELTS score and being able to communicate in English with confidence is key for studying, university entry and working within the arts industries.
At CSVPA, we have a dedicated team of English teachers who can support you with your English while you study with us. All students whose English is not at the appropriate level receive at least 5 hours of English tuition a week. You will improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and develop your ability to use English in an academic environment. Our English tutors are experienced in preparing students for the IELTS exam and we have worked hard to build an English programme to meet your needs. Your English will become the passport to your future!