A series of talks on the study opportunities available at University of the Arts London (UAL) will be held at the British Council Hong Kong on 23 April 2013.

Open to the public, the presentations cover undergraduate and postgraduate studies at UAL, Europe's largest specialist art and design university.

If you have any questions, or would like to pre-register, please email our local recruitment representative Chamberlain Educational Services Centre at ualhk@chamberlain-edu.com.

UAL: Nurturing Cutting-edge Fashion

Date: Tuesday 23 April 2013
Time: 5:30 - 6:50pm
Venue: Room 307, British Council Hong Kong, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.
Speakers: Andrew Hughes, Dean of Management and Science at London College of Fashion (LCF)
        Anne Smith, Dean of School of Fashion and Textiles, Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design (CSM)

Anne Smith and Andrew Hughes will discuss the unique attributes of fashion studies at University of the Arts London (UAL). Covering the latest developments within the fashion industry and the continued success of UAL graduates, the presentation will include a showcase of student and graduate work, as well as the application process to both portfolio and non-portfolio fashion courses at UAL.

UAL: Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Date: Tuesday 23 April 2013
Time: 7:00 - 7:40 pm
Venue: Room 307, British Council Hong Kong, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.
Speaker: Natalie Brett, Pro Vice-Chancellor of University of the Arts London and Head of London College of Communication (LCC)

Natalie Brett discusses the distinctive nature of graphic design studies across UAL. Showcasing work from current students and graduates, the talk will look at the many career prospects available to graphic design graduates and the latest developments in industry.

UAL: Post-graduate Studies and the Research Environment
Date: Tuesday 23 April 2013
Time: 5:30 - 6:10pm
Venue: Room 308, British Council Hong Kong, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.
Speaker: Paul Coldwell, Professor of Fine Art at CCW, University of the Arts London

Professor Paul Coldwell discusses teaching and learning at postgraduate level at University of the Arts London (UAL). The talk outlines the function of the study proposal in the application process and the notion of independent study, and how the interests of professors, readers and staff feed into the UAL learning environment. The presentation will also provide a useful introduction to the special collections, research centres and projects, that feed into the curriculum and enhance the study experience at UAL.

UAL: The Importance of Drawing in Post-graduate Studies

Date: Tuesday 23 April 2013
Time:  6:20 - 7:00pm
Venue:  Room 308, British Council Hong Kong, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.
Speaker: Charlotte Hodes, Professor in Fine Art at LCF, University of the Arts London

Professor Charlotte Hodes discusses the role of drawing as an important part of the creative thinking process and its use in visual research. Using examples from post-graduate and research level initiatives at LCF, Professor Hodes will demonstrate how both analogue and digital  drawing is applicable across the visual arts disciplines at UAL, including fashion design, textiles, illustration, dance and performance.