Chelsea College of Art & Design, Camberwell College of Arts, and Wimbledon College of Art offer a diverse programme of stimulating and flexible Short Courses for you to undertake at your own pace. Whether you need to develop your existing skills, prepare your portfolio or you simply want to take time for yourself to explore a new interest. It may be that you are life long learner or a creative practitioner who wishes to refresh, maintain and access new skills whilst engaging with the specialist art and design university community.

Short Courses are run over weekends, holidays, evenings and during the day to allow maximum accessibility. The joint portfolio offers an eclectic and inspirational mix of subjects in art and design from drawing and painting through to curating, digital design, interior design, fashion and portfolio courses to name but a few. Taught by tutors who are recognised experts in their fields, the courses offer a flexible way of learning whether it’s for professional development, to learn a new skill, develop portfolios or preparing for application for further study. There are courses suitable for all levels from total beginners to professional artists and designers.

Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon’s reputation for excellence in teaching and learning attracts students, staff and visitors from all over the world. This generates a lively community in which specialist and professional skills and knowledge are imparted and shared, encouraging enquiry and debate into how and why the arts shape our contemporary environment.
 
 
What's on offer
Camberwell College of Arts offers specialist In-Focus courses covering Conservation, Jewellery, Photography and Printmaking as well as Portfolio Courses for 16-19 year olds.

Chelsea College of Art & Design offers a broad spectrum of subjects including:

• Art History & Theory
• Creative Professional Development
• Ceramics & Sculpture
• Curating
• Digital Design
• Drawing & Painting
• Fashion & Textiles
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Interior & Spatial Design
• Jewellery
• Photography
• Portfolio Courses for 16 – 19 year olds

Wimbledon College of Art specialises in Costume & Theatre as well as offering Pre-Foundation courses for 16-19 year olds and Portfolio Hit & Run for 11-15 year olds.