The RCA has a distinctive role in preparing its postgraduate students for careers in art, design and the creative sector – indeed the College is widely viewed as a crucible of the creative industries.
Courses are taught by internationally renowned artists, practitioners
and theorists, and students have a unique opportunity to study art in a
design environment, and design in an art environment. Its concentrated,
customised forms of teaching and learning – and dedicated technical
facilities and research centres – contribute to an exceptional creative
and intellectual environment.
As well as welcoming students from around the world, the College’s
global dimension is enhanced through partnerships with leading art and
design, cultural and educational institutions and though extensive links
with business, both nationally and internationally.
The College’s Royal Charter, granted in 1967, specifies that the purpose
of the institution is "to advance learning, knowledge and professional
competence particularly in the field of fine arts… through teaching,
research and collaboration with industry and commerce".
Recognised for the outstanding quality of its graduates, the College
boasts such note-worthy alumni as Sir James Dyson, Thomas Heatherwick,
David Hockney, Tracey Emin, Christopher Bailey, Julien McDonald, Alison
Jackson, Idris Khan, David Adjaye, AOC, Suzie Templeton, Sir Ridley
Scott – the list goes on.
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