Arts University Plymouth Graduate Shows 2024 Work by Amelia Clifton BA Hons Fashion Media and Marketing

Graduate Shows 2024

Discover work by the graduating class of 2024, the designers and makers of tomorrow.

From art and design to digital media and traditional making, discover the future of creative practice across our range of creative courses, from pre-degree to postgraduate level.

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<p>We explore new horizons and push the boundaries of creative practice, encouraging students to think of themselves as professionals from their first day on campus. Each year our annual showcase offers students the opportunity to celebrate the culmination of their hard work whilst propelling them into the creative industries.<br /></p>

Graduate Shows 2024

ShowDate and TimeLocation
Foundation Diploma in Art & DesignTuesday 28 May to Thursday 30 May 2024, 11am to 3pmPalace Studios
Extended DiplomaMonday 3 June to Thursday 6 June 2024, 11am to 3pmPalace Court
UndergraduateFriday 21 June to Thursday 27 June 2024 (Times vary*, click here for full details)Tavistock Place & Studio 11
Teachers & Careers Advisors EventTuesday 25 June 2024, 4:30pm - 6:30pm (INVITE ONLY - if you would like to attend please email schools@aup.ac.uk)Tavistock Place
NXT GEN: Networking & Industry NightWednesday 26 June 2024, 5pm - 7:30pm (INVITE ONLY - if you would like to attend please email brand@aup.ac.uk)Tavistock Place
BA (Hons) Fashion Design Catwalk ShowFriday 5 July 2024, 6pmOcean Studios, Royal William Yard

MA Graduate Show

Thursday 29 August - Thursday 5 September 2024 (Times vary*, click here for full details)MIRROR Gallery and Studio 11

*Please note, the University is always closed on Sundays, so none of the shows will be open on any Sundays throughout the period of Graduate Shows.

Awards

<p dir="ltr">Each year, as part of our Graduate Shows, the university recognises the outstanding achievements of our students. During our season of events for Graduate Shows, we’ll be presenting the following awards to our Pre-Degree, Undergraduate and Postgraduate students:</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Board of Governors Awards</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The Board of Governors Awards highlight and celebrate the outstanding achievement of students who have overcome obstacles to educational achievement, raised the profile of the university, and demonstrated a significant contribution to university life. This award is given to one Pre-Degree, one Undergraduate and one Postgraduate student.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Vice-Chancellor's Commendation Awards</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The Vice-Chancellor's Commendation Awards recognise outstanding creative and academic achievement, alongside a sustained contribution to the university community, where the student has produced high-quality work, made significant progress, and made a positive contribution to the programme through excellent studentship. This award is given to one Pre-Degree, one Undergraduate and one Postgraduate student</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Pro Vice-Chancellor's Award</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Award is for an exemplary research project at undergraduate level, presented through the Research Poster in Unit 601 and an exemplary research project at postgraduate level presented at the final module assessment. The award will be for student research that is innovative, well-structured, communicates to a wide audience and considers its impact with relevant stakeholders. This is awarded to one Undergraduate and one Postgraduate student.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The Dean’s Award</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The Dean’s Award recognises the achievement of an outstanding exhibition of creative work, judged on the quality of work and the overall exhibition design demonstrated by students graduating on their course. This award is given to the whole graduating class from one undergraduate degree, and to one postgraduate student based on their MA exhibition.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Graduate Employability Award </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The Graduate Employability Award recognises a graduating Level 6 (undergraduate) student who has demonstrated sustained engagement with their personal and professional development throughout their studies, building outstanding transferrable and employability skills. The award is nominated by undergraduate course leaders.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Award</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Award recognises a graduating Level 6 (undergraduate) student, who in addition to demonstrating sustained engagement with their creative practice, is already operating in a professional capacity, for example; working as a freelancer, selling their work or having work published or exhibited. This award seeks to provide a valuable helping hand to an aspiring creative entrepreneur, and the winner will be provided with a series of one-one-mentoring sessions with the business consultants Micronomy. Over the last year Micronomny have supported some of the residents of our workroom initiative, offering tailored entrepreneurial advice and introducing our graduates to connections in the City which have led to successful business opportunities. The mentoring sessions with Micronomy could provide the winner of this award with a real kick start to their freelance career. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>All awards are decided upon by the awarding body or course leader, students do not need to enter the awards. Students will be notified if they have been selected as a nominee or winner. </strong><br /></p>

Press & Media

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Join the conversation

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<p>Limited places are still available on our <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate">undergraduate courses</a> - it’s not too late to apply for study beginning in Autumn 2024. </p> <p>If you are planning for entry in January and September 2025, follow the links to find out about Arts University Plymouth's upcoming <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/open-days">open days and events</a>, or <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/prospectus">request a prospectus</a>. </p> <p>Interested in making the step up to Masters study? We have places available across our range of innovative <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate">postgraduate courses</a>. Join our active, cross-disciplinary community of makers and thinkers. </p> <p>To book an informal chat about your options and to find out more please get in touch: </p><ul><li><strong>Call </strong>(+44) 01752 203434</li><li><strong>WhatsApp </strong>(+44) 07722 744184</li><li><strong>Email </strong><a href="mailto:hello@aup.ac.uk">hello@aup.ac.uk</a></li></ul>