Programme Start
29 Jun 2026
In-person Programme
Faculty of Art and Design
by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)
The Faculty of Art & Design at Cambridge introduces students to creative practice at university level, combining artistic exploration with critical thinking.
Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
In-person Programme
Faculty of Art and Design
by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)
The Faculty of Art & Design at Cambridge introduces students to creative practice at university level, combining artistic exploration with critical thinking.
Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
Key facts
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 14–17
Age range / Year group
Ages 14–17
Location / Region
Cambridge
Cost
From £4,895 (Residential Price (2 weeks))
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In person
ArtDesign
Accommodation: Tripos Court: Modern facilities block
Meals: 3 meals per day
Outcomes: ["Understand Core Creative Principles", "Apply Artistic Concepts to Practice", "Strengthen Research and Reflective Skills", "Develop Communication and Collaboration Skills"]
TL;DR
The Faculty of Art & Design at Cambridge introduces students to creative practice at university level, combining artistic exploration with critical thinking. Students experiment with visual ideas, materials, and processes while considering how art communicates meaning, developing their own creative voice through hands-on and collaborative work, and gaining insight into art and design in contemporary culture.
What is Faculty of Art and Design?
The Faculty of Art & Design at Cambridge introduces students to creative practice at university level, combining artistic exploration with critical thinking. Students experiment with visual ideas, materials, and processes while considering how art communicates meaning, developing their own creative voice through hands-on and collaborative work, and gaining insight into art and design in contemporary culture.
What you actually do
Two weeks exploring ideas from sketch to finished work across drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital tools; a central collaborative group installation culminating in a final showcase; theory and history discussions linking art/design to social, cultural, and political contexts; interactive learning through group critiques and tutor guidance.
Step-by-step process
- 1
20 hours of subject-specific academic content per week with an experienced subject tutor (interactive seminars + hands-on practical workshops)
- 2
Time to Shine group projects culminating in a Time to Shine Ceremony
- 3
Fieldwork in the city/campus environment to connect theory with real-world settings
- 4
Dedicated academic coaching (UK university application support)
- 5
English language development opportunities across the academic programme
- 6
Certificate of Achievement; Letter of Reference available on request
- 7
Group installation project culminating in a final showcase / gallery-opening format
Key dates and deadlines
Reference date
Programme Start
29 Jun 2026
Programme Start
13 Jul 2026
Programme End
13 Jul 2026
Programme Start
13 Jul 2026
Programme End
27 Jul 2026
Programme End
27 Jul 2026
Programme Start
27 Jul 2026
Programme End
10 Aug 2026
Programme End
10 Aug 2026
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Programme End | 27 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme End | 27 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme Start | 27 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme End | 10 Aug 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme End | 10 Aug 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Eligibility and requirements
No prior experience is required
Bring standard study supplies (pens, notebooks); optionally a laptop or tablet
Minimum English level: B1+
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
From £4,895 (Residential Price (2 weeks))
What's included
Residential Price (2 weeks):: 4895
Curriculum / what you'll study
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Modules
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
Daily schedule overview
A typical day during the programme.
Time to Shine Project: Week One
Time to Shine Project: Week One
Time to Shine Project: Week Two
Time to Shine Project: Week Two
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