Faculty of Arts and Architecture (University of Brighton)
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The Faculty of Arts in the University of Brighton
is a centre of education in the creative arts, architecture, design and humanities. In 2009 it took its new name, replacing the former Faculty of Arts & Architecture, embracing new subject areas from departments in Literature, Languages and Media.
Subject areas offer study in arts, design and humanities, from short courses, undergraduate level, taught postgraduate and research degrees, MPhil and PhD. Located in the centre of Brighton, the Faculty provides a unique environment in which to study. The Faculty’s Centre for Research and Development (CRD) supports research of international significance and resulted in Sixty-five per cent of research in art and design being classified as either 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'in the Research Assessment Exercise
RAE2008. This built on the grade 5 in the Research Assessment Exercise
(RAE 2001).
It is also home to significant design and screen Archives and hosts the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Art Design & Media (ADM HEA). In 2005 it was also recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning through Design
(CETLD), bringing together the knowledge and expertise of the University of Brighton
's The Faculty of Arts & Architecture; The Royal Institute of British Architects
; the Royal College of Art
and The Victoria & Albert Museum.
winners, iconic design work, cutting-edge dance for camera and classic rock and pop imagery.
Turner Prize winners Keith Tyson
and Rachel Whiteread
studied at the Faculty of Arts, University of Brighton, as did the artists Alison Lapper
, Keith Coventry
, Sylvia Sleigh
, the designer Julien Macdonald
and the writer-illustrator Emily Gravett
.
The list of world-renowned students, lecturers and researchers once at Brighton includes sculptor Anthony Gormley, Kate Greenaway Medal winners Emily Gravett
, Raymond Briggs
and Quentin Blake
; artist Mike Chaplin
; children's writer-illustrator Lucy Cousins
; Magnum photographer Mark Power
; Fashion designers Barbara Hulanicki, Caroline Broadhead, Mark Eley and Julien Macdonald; design historian Jonathan Woodham and dress historian Lou Taylor. Also Bahman Mostaghimi, who was recognised in 2004 by the People's Republic of China
for his outstanding work with the Chinese textile industry and education.
Contributions made to modern visual culture by Brighton Faculty of Arts and Architecture members include Royal Designer for Industry George Hardie
's cover designs for Pink Floyd
's The Dark Side of the Moon, and several series of Royal Mail stamps, Hamish Makgill's cover for Fat Boy Slim's You've Come a Long Way Baby and John Vernon Lord's sleeve for Deep Purple
's Book of Taliesyn.
Those developing innovative practice at Brighton have included screen dancer Liz Aggiss, inclusive arts lecturer Alice Fox, formerly of the Marine Girls
, and sustainable architect Duncan Baker Brown.
The longer history of the school of art in Brighton includes the artists Conrad Heighton Leigh
and Helen Chadwick, silversmith Dunstan Pruden, curator David Crowley, the William Morris
scholar Ray Watkinson, historian Gillian Naylor, and poster designers Frederick C Herrick, Paula Cox, Clive Gardiner and John Bellany.
University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is an English university of the United Kingdom, with a community of over 23,000 students and 2,600 staff based on campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. It has one of the best teaching quality ratings in the UK and a strong research record, factors which...
is a centre of education in the creative arts, architecture, design and humanities. In 2009 it took its new name, replacing the former Faculty of Arts & Architecture, embracing new subject areas from departments in Literature, Languages and Media.
Subject areas offer study in arts, design and humanities, from short courses, undergraduate level, taught postgraduate and research degrees, MPhil and PhD. Located in the centre of Brighton, the Faculty provides a unique environment in which to study. The Faculty’s Centre for Research and Development (CRD) supports research of international significance and resulted in Sixty-five per cent of research in art and design being classified as either 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'in the Research Assessment Exercise
Research Assessment Exercise
The Research Assessment Exercise is an exercise undertaken approximately every 5 years on behalf of the four UK higher education funding councils to evaluate the quality of research undertaken by British higher education institutions...
RAE2008. This built on the grade 5 in the Research Assessment Exercise
Research Assessment Exercise
The Research Assessment Exercise is an exercise undertaken approximately every 5 years on behalf of the four UK higher education funding councils to evaluate the quality of research undertaken by British higher education institutions...
(RAE 2001).
It is also home to significant design and screen Archives and hosts the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Art Design & Media (ADM HEA). In 2005 it was also recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning through Design
Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning through Design
The Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning through Design is a higher education initiative that seeks to advance higher education through design....
(CETLD), bringing together the knowledge and expertise of the University of Brighton
University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is an English university of the United Kingdom, with a community of over 23,000 students and 2,600 staff based on campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. It has one of the best teaching quality ratings in the UK and a strong research record, factors which...
's The Faculty of Arts & Architecture; The Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Institute of British Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...
; the Royal College of Art
Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art is an art school located in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s only wholly postgraduate university of art and design, offering the degrees of Master of Arts , Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy...
and The Victoria & Albert Museum.
Alumni, Staff and Associates
Brighton Faculty of Arts and Architecture has supported and educated many key figures in the arts. In 2009 an Exhibition, From Art School to University: Art and Design at Brighton 1859-2009, paid tribute to many of them and included Turner PrizeTurner Prize
The Turner Prize, named after the painter J. M. W. Turner, is an annual prize presented to a British visual artist under the age of 50. Awarding the prize is organised by the Tate gallery and staged at Tate Britain. Since its beginnings in 1984 it has become the United Kingdom's most publicised...
winners, iconic design work, cutting-edge dance for camera and classic rock and pop imagery.
Turner Prize winners Keith Tyson
Keith Tyson
Keith Tyson is a British artist. In 2002, he was the winner of the Turner Prize. His work is concerned with an interest in generative systems, and an embrace of the complexity and interconnectedness of existence...
and Rachel Whiteread
Rachel Whiteread
Rachel Whiteread, CBE is an English artist, best known for her sculptures, which typically take the form of casts. She won the annual Turner Prize in 1993—the first woman to win the prize....
studied at the Faculty of Arts, University of Brighton, as did the artists Alison Lapper
Alison Lapper
Alison Lapper MBE is an English artist who was born without arms. She is the subject of the sculpture Alison Lapper Pregnant, which was on display in Trafalgar Square until late 2007...
, Keith Coventry
Keith Coventry
Keith Coventry is a British artist and curator. In September 2010 his Spectrum Jesus painting won the £25,000 John Moores Painting Prize.-Early life:...
, Sylvia Sleigh
Sylvia Sleigh
Sylvia Sleigh was a Welsh-born naturalised American realist painter...
, the designer Julien Macdonald
Julien MacDonald
Julien Macdonald OBE is a Welsh fashion designer.Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Macdonald attended Cyfarthfa High School in Merthyr Tydfil. Macdonald was taught knitting by his mother, and soon became interested in design...
and the writer-illustrator Emily Gravett
Emily Gravett
Emily Gravett is an award-winning children's author and illustrator who currently lives in Brighton, England with her partner Mik, a plumber, and daughter who is still at school.-Bibliography:*Wolves *Orange Pear Apple Bear...
.
The list of world-renowned students, lecturers and researchers once at Brighton includes sculptor Anthony Gormley, Kate Greenaway Medal winners Emily Gravett
Emily Gravett
Emily Gravett is an award-winning children's author and illustrator who currently lives in Brighton, England with her partner Mik, a plumber, and daughter who is still at school.-Bibliography:*Wolves *Orange Pear Apple Bear...
, Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs
Raymond Redvers Briggs is an English illustrator, cartoonist, graphic novelist, and author who has achieved critical and popular success among adults and children...
and Quentin Blake
Quentin Blake
Quentin Saxby Blake, CBE, FCSD, RDI, is an English cartoonist, illustrator and children's author, well-known for his collaborations with writer Roald Dahl.-Education:...
; artist Mike Chaplin
Mike Chaplin
Michael James Chaplin NDD, RWS, RE, FRSA is a British artist, known primarily for his work in the mediums of etching and watercolour. He was guest art expert on the Channel 4 art programme Watercolour Challenge with Hannah Gordon.-Life:Mike was born at Little Barford, to the south of St...
; children's writer-illustrator Lucy Cousins
Lucy Cousins
Lucy Cousins , BA Honours in Graphic Design from The Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Brighton Polytechnic, postgraduate degree from Royal College of Art, is an author-illustrator of children's books...
; Magnum photographer Mark Power
Mark Power
Mark Power is an English photographer, born in Harpenden, England. He studied Fine Art at Brighton Polytechnic , and then traveled extensively, discovering a love for photography along the way...
; Fashion designers Barbara Hulanicki, Caroline Broadhead, Mark Eley and Julien Macdonald; design historian Jonathan Woodham and dress historian Lou Taylor. Also Bahman Mostaghimi, who was recognised in 2004 by the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
for his outstanding work with the Chinese textile industry and education.
Contributions made to modern visual culture by Brighton Faculty of Arts and Architecture members include Royal Designer for Industry George Hardie
George Hardie (artist)
George Hardie is a graphic designer, illustrator and educator, best known for his work producing cover art for the albums of rock musicians and bands with the British art design group Hipgnosis....
's cover designs for Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
's The Dark Side of the Moon, and several series of Royal Mail stamps, Hamish Makgill's cover for Fat Boy Slim's You've Come a Long Way Baby and John Vernon Lord's sleeve for Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
's Book of Taliesyn.
Those developing innovative practice at Brighton have included screen dancer Liz Aggiss, inclusive arts lecturer Alice Fox, formerly of the Marine Girls
Marine Girls
Marine Girls were a post-punk group from Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The group was formed in 1980, by two sixth form school friends: Tracey Thorn and Gina Hartman. Originally, Thorn just played guitar and Hartman was the lead vocalist and percussionist. Thorn overcame her shyness and started singing...
, and sustainable architect Duncan Baker Brown.
The longer history of the school of art in Brighton includes the artists Conrad Heighton Leigh
Conrad Heighton Leigh
Conrad Heighton Leigh was an English artist, illustrator and member of Brighton Arts Club.-Life and work:Conrad Leigh was born in Brighton, Sussex on 27 May 1883. His father was Thomas Leigh M.R.C.P.S., L.R.C.P. a surgeon...
and Helen Chadwick, silversmith Dunstan Pruden, curator David Crowley, the William Morris
William Morris
William Morris 24 March 18343 October 1896 was an English textile designer, artist, writer, and socialist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the English Arts and Crafts Movement...
scholar Ray Watkinson, historian Gillian Naylor, and poster designers Frederick C Herrick, Paula Cox, Clive Gardiner and John Bellany.