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Since 1985 Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts foundation school, providing pathways in Art & Design, Drama and Music

Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) is a dedicated arts and performance school in the centre of Cambridge. We offer Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Foundation & Diploma courses across Art & Design, Fashion, Music and Performing Arts. Our programmes include links with the University of the Arts London Awarding Body and Trinity College London. We also have an exclusive partnership with

Hearst Magazines, UK, offering our students the opportunity to apply for a work placement at one of the Hearst UK publications, including, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and more. Alumni have gone on to work for global brands such as Vivienne Westwood and Esquire magazine and been accepted into some of the top Universities and Conservatoires, including progression to Parsons, Central Saint Martins, Kingston University, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, RADA, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of Westminster and many more. How we teach is not only focused on the time our students spend studying with us but also prepares them for when they leave us.

16/06/2026

GRADUATE FASHION WEEK AWARD WINNER!

Congratulations to CSVPA BA (Hons) Fashion student Safiya on winning the Culture & Heritage Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2026!

Originally from Kazakhstan, Safiya's powerful collection celebrates the strength, bravery and freedom of Kazakh women.

Drawing inspiration from the tradition of displaying carpets in the home Safiya explains: “I decided to make different garments out of carpet to show women are not only decoration or home, she is also a warrior, she is brave, she is strong.”

The Culture & Heritage Award recognises graduating designers whose work explores, preserves and reimagines cultural identity through fashion. In a highly competitive category, Safiya's collection stood out for its meaningful interpretation of personal heritage and its celebration of her culture.

We're incredibly proud of this well-deserved achievement and can't wait to see what comes next for Safiya.

11/06/2026

Meet Harleen, CSVPA BA Fashion alumna and winner of the Collective Catwalk Show at Graduate Fashion Week 2025 ✨

From concept to catwalk, Harleen shares the inspiration behind her award-winning collection, her experience of showcasing at GFW, and the creative journey that brought her designs to life. Watch the video to hear her story and see highlights of her standout runway looks.

29/05/2026

📣 Graduate Fashion Week 2026 Award Nominations Announced!

Eight final-year students from our BA (Hons) Fashion and BA (Hons) Fashion Branding & Creative Communication courses have been shortlisted across 12 award categories at this year's Graduate Fashion Week.

A remarkable accomplishment that highlights the creativity, innovation and dedication of our graduating cohort.

This year’s nominations were selected from approximately 3,000 students across 70 participating institutions, with only 12 students shortlisted in each category. To be recognised at this level is an outstanding achievement and a testament to the calibre of talent emerging from CSVPA.

We wish them the very best as they showcase their work at Graduate Fashion Week 2026.

💻 Read the full story on the CSVPA website: https://www.csvpa.com/stories/news/csvpa-celebrates-outstanding-graduate-fashion-week-award-nominations/

Ready to start your own creative journey? Discover our BA Fashion and BA Fashion Branding & Creative Communication courses at CSVPA.

27/05/2026

Presenting Talent of Tomorrow by the Graduate Fashion Foundation in collaboration with The Cold Magazine. A first impression of what’s in store for Graduate Fashion Week 2026.

Congratulations to CSVPA BA (Hons) Fashion student Khadeeja, selected as one of just 30 emerging designers nationwide for the prestigious Talent of Tomorrow campaign by the Graduate Fashion Foundation.

The campaign shines a spotlight on the next generation of fashion talent, with selected designers showcasing their work through a major editorial shoot and on the runway at Graduate Fashion Week.

From collaborating with leading creatives in styling, photography and art direction to gaining invaluable industry exposure, this achievement marks an incredible milestone in Khadeeja’s fashion journey and a powerful launchpad for the future.

💻 Read the full story on our website: https://www.csvpa.com/stories/news/csvpa-student-featured-in-graduate-fashion-foundations-talent-of-tomorrow-campaign/

26/05/2026

Students from CSVPA’s Extended Diploma in Performing Arts – Drama course recently presented 'Identification Please', a bold, collaborative devised performance marking the culmination of their first year of training.

Using real interviews with family, friends and fellow students, the ensemble explored the power of verbatim theatre to create an honest and deeply personal performance.

Inspired by themes of identity and self-discovery the students crafted a layered, non-linear production. Through experimentation with movement, voice and physical storytelling, 'Identification Please' showcased not only exceptional performance skills, but also the students’ talents as researchers, writers and original theatre-makers.

If you’re passionate about creating bold, meaningful theatre, CSVPA’s Extended Diploma in Performing Arts – Drama could be your next step.

💻 Read the full blog on our website: https://www.csvpa.com/stories/news/exploring-identity-through-verbatim-theatre/

05/05/2026

Looking to take your fashion practice to the next level? The MA Fashion: Design programme at CSVPA is an intensive, contemporary postgraduate experience designed for emerging designers ready to define their own creative voice.

Develop your individual approach within a conceptually driven, interdisciplinary Graduate School environment, while building the professional skills and confidence needed for a career in contemporary fashion.

Learn from industry-active designers, artists and researchers who bring real-world insight into today’s fashion and design landscape.

💻 Discover more about this exciting, innovative and experimental course at CSVPA: https://www.csvpa.com/course/ma-fashion-design/

01/05/2026

Our CSVPA Drama students recently delivered a sophisticated and deeply moving performance, exploring themes of human connection, loneliness, vulnerability and the transformative power of theatre.

With remarkable sensitivity and maturity, they crafted complex characters whose layers gradually unfolded, revealing powerful glimpses into their lived experiences.

As the performance progressed, so too did our understanding of the characters, of each other, and of the quiet strength found in human connection. A truly compelling showcase of talent, empathy and the enduring impact of theatre.

29/04/2026

✨ What does Creative Intelligence & Innovation mean in practice?

Hear from CSVPA lecturer Ali Ashman, a specialist in moving image practices, as she shares her perspective on creativity, experimentation, and innovation. Ali brings her expertise and experimental approach to our BA (Hons) Creative Intelligence & Innovation course.

Designed for curious, open-minded artists, designers, and creative technologists, the course explores the future of the creative industries and how your ideas can help shape it. Students expand their creative toolkits through new technologies, materials and interdisciplinary approaches while working on projects, live briefs and real-world challenges.

If you’re ready to question ideas, experiment boldly and develop innovative responses to the world around you — this course is for you. 🚀🎨

💻 Find out more about this exciting and future-focused course: https://www.csvpa.com/course/ba-hons-creative-intelligence-innovation/

20/04/2026

There’s a whole world behind the runway and you could be part of it ✨

The fashion industry encompasses so much more than just fashion design. From styling and brand management to PR, photography, event management, content creation and journalism, it is full of creative pathways waiting to be explored.

Ready to embrace your creativity and make your mark? Our BA (Hons) Fashion Branding & Creative Communication course at CSVPA equips you with the skills, vision and industry insight to stand out in a competitive global industry.

Your future in fashion starts here. 🎓

💻 Apply now and turn your creativity into a career: https://www.csvpa.com/course/ba-hons-fashion-branding-creative-communication/

17/04/2026

✨ Meet Brandy ✨

Brandy joined the Foundation Diploma in Art & Design – Fine Art & Photography at CSVPA because she was drawn to its specialist pathways, giving her the chance to build a focused, high-quality portfolio that truly reflects her individual creative practice in preparation for applying to leading arts universities.

Through hands-on workshops, she explored a wide range of materials, developed her skills through regular tutor feedback and grew in confidence within a supportive, like-minded creative community.

Brandy secured her place at UAL: Camberwell College of Arts to study Fine Art: Photography. She also received offers from UAL: Central Saint Martins, Glasgow School of Art and Goldsmiths University of London.

✨ Want to follow in her footsteps? Discover how a Foundation Diploma at CSVPA can help you develop your portfolio and achieve a place at a top creative university: https://www.csvpa.com/courses/

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