Our creative arts offering draws on the legacy of 130 years of Arts School tradition in Taunton. Embracing our unique local heritage and the vibrant arts scene, we collaborate with regional, national, and international arts organisations to provide an immersive and inspiring environment for students.
Taunton Campus
Taunton Campus
Taunton Campus
Creative Arts
Creative arts programmes offered at UCS include Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making and Art & Design Foundation Diploma.
Our airy art studios, professional makeup workshops, fabric print rooms, and podcast recording studio in our brand-new digital space, ‘The Realm’, provide ideal spaces for artistic expression.
Our creative courses ensure students are industry-ready with regular input from industry professionals who set assignments, run workshops and judge exhibitions. Events and trips are also embedded in our courses, sparking creative inspiration and networking opportunities.
About University Centre Somerset
At University Centre Somerset (UCS), we strive to unleash the potential in each of our students, supporting them as they unlock new skills and ambitions. Our goal is for students to step seamlessly into their careers with confidence, equipped with not just knowledge, but practical, hands-on experience in their chosen field.
Qualifications range from short courses to full Honours degrees, in a range of career-focused subjects from Agricultural Management to Mental Health Nursing. Each course is designed with excellent career prospects and progression in mind, whether locally or further afield.
But at UCS, we're not just about qualifications. We champion small class sizes, nurturing an inclusive and welcoming environment where students can flourish. Each student has a personal tutor for the duration of their programme and access to a wealth of support services across our three friendly, accessible campuses.
Interested? Explore our website, find us on the usual social media channels, and come to an open event! If there’s a question you can’t find an answer to, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@somerset.ac.uk or give us a call on 01278 441234.