Royal College of Art
| Royal College of Art | |
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| Motto | Steeped in history, focused on the future |
| Established | 1837 |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | N/A |
| City | London |
| State | N/A |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www.rca.ac.uk |
The Royal College of Art (RCA) is a public research university in London, United Kingdom. It is the only entirely postgraduate art and design university in the world. The RCA offers postgraduate degrees in art and design to students from over 60 countries.
History[edit | edit source]
The Royal College of Art was founded in 1837 as the Government School of Design. It was initially established to improve the quality of design in British manufacturing. The institution underwent several name changes before becoming the Royal College of Art in 1896. The RCA has a rich history of producing influential artists and designers, including David Hockney, Ridley Scott, and Tracey Emin.
Campus[edit | edit source]
The RCA has three main campuses located in South Kensington, Battersea, and White City. Each campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support a wide range of artistic and design disciplines.
Academics[edit | edit source]
The RCA offers a variety of postgraduate programs, including Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The programs are divided into four schools:
- School of Architecture
- School of Arts & Humanities
- School of Communication
- School of Design
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
The RCA has a long list of notable alumni who have made significant contributions to the fields of art and design. Some of the most prominent include:
- David Hockney - Painter
- Ridley Scott - Film Director
- Tracey Emin - Artist
- James Dyson - Inventor
- Thomas Heatherwick - Designer
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- University of the Arts London
- Central Saint Martins
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- Slade School of Fine Art
- Chelsea College of Arts
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