Kingston School of Art or Falmouth for illustration?
So I'm torn between kingston university and falmouth to study illustration. I was just wondering if anyone goes to kingston or falmouth uni and studies anything art based and can tell me what it's like? I dont know which is better for illustration and also in terms of student life and night life im really struggling so any help is appreciated 
thanks xx
thanks xxReply 1
They’re vastly different towns. What sort of town/city do you live in at the moment?
Original post by PQ
They’re vastly different towns. What sort of town/city do you live in at the moment?
i live just outside of london not so far from kingston. I'm still planning on staying in halls if i go there, falmouth is much further from me but i have heard and seen good things about both of them.
Reply 3
Original post by em_514
So I'm torn between kingston university and falmouth to study illustration. I was just wondering if anyone goes to kingston or falmouth uni and studies anything art based and can tell me what it's like? I dont know which is better for illustration and also in terms of student life and night life im really struggling so any help is appreciated thanks xx
thanks xxHi @em_514
Great to hear you are thinking of Kingston!
I don't personally study illustration here at Kingston but I am part of the art school as I study fashion promotion and communication.
Last term my course and illustration got set a similar brief and so got to present each other to see the different ways we incorporated it and show our creative outcomes. This was a really interesting opportunity to collaborate, the illustrations students work was great and the lecturer seemed nice.
Kingston School of Art, it is based at Knights Park campus which has lots of social spaces, such as the the outdoor space where the river runs next to the campus and the student bar. The campus is very creative with lots of student run events that are advertised by posters all through the hallways. This creates opportunities to meet people going into other creative industries.
There are also great facilities at Knights Park with the workshops that are open to all courses no matter what you are studying, so you can experiment with mix mediums. They range from printmaking, ceramics, woodwork and more. I have also seen the animation studios which look great with the filming rooms and post production studios and there are always technicians about to help.
I would really recommend going to an open day for both universities if you can as you can really get a feel for what it is like to live and study somewhere as well as meeting current students and lecturers. There is more info on the website Open Days and events | Kingston University London
I will leave a link to some previous posts I have done that you may find useful:
My Deciding Factors For Choosing Kingston University - The Student Room
Social Life and Night Life at Kingston - The Student Room
Student Organised Events Happening at Kingston University - The Student Room
I hope this helps and if you have ant questions don't hesitate to ask
-Grace (Kingston Rep)
Reply 4
Original post by em_514
i live just outside of london not so far from kingston. I'm still planning on staying in halls if i go there, falmouth is much further from me but i have heard and seen good things about both of them.
Have you visited Falmouth?
Reply 5
Falmouth has a more intimate setting, slower pace of life. It’s a beach town, think smell of the ocean, and sounds of seagulls. I visited the university two years ago, and was also torn between the two. Falmouth gave me the impression that I would be more focused on my learnings, rather than be distracted by the liveliness of Richmond/ London. Falmouth’s campus itself was big, and had tons of open space. I suggest you take a tour, if your heart is contemplating.
Original post by PQ
Have you visited Falmouth?
No I haven't, I want too but since its so far from me and it would be an expensive train to get there i havent been able too, so i can only go off what i have seen online
Original post by Kingston Grace
Hi @em_514
Great to hear you are thinking of Kingston!
I don't personally study illustration here at Kingston but I am part of the art school as I study fashion promotion and communication.
Last term my course and illustration got set a similar brief and so got to present each other to see the different ways we incorporated it and show our creative outcomes. This was a really interesting opportunity to collaborate, the illustrations students work was great and the lecturer seemed nice.
Kingston School of Art, it is based at Knights Park campus which has lots of social spaces, such as the the outdoor space where the river runs next to the campus and the student bar. The campus is very creative with lots of student run events that are advertised by posters all through the hallways. This creates opportunities to meet people going into other creative industries.
There are also great facilities at Knights Park with the workshops that are open to all courses no matter what you are studying, so you can experiment with mix mediums. They range from printmaking, ceramics, woodwork and more. I have also seen the animation studios which look great with the filming rooms and post production studios and there are always technicians about to help.
I would really recommend going to an open day for both universities if you can as you can really get a feel for what it is like to live and study somewhere as well as meeting current students and lecturers. There is more info on the website Open Days and events | Kingston University London
I will leave a link to some previous posts I have done that you may find useful:
My Deciding Factors For Choosing Kingston University - The Student Room
Social Life and Night Life at Kingston - The Student Room
Student Organised Events Happening at Kingston University - The Student Room
I hope this helps and if you have ant questions don't hesitate to ask
-Grace (Kingston Rep)
Great to hear you are thinking of Kingston!
I don't personally study illustration here at Kingston but I am part of the art school as I study fashion promotion and communication.
Last term my course and illustration got set a similar brief and so got to present each other to see the different ways we incorporated it and show our creative outcomes. This was a really interesting opportunity to collaborate, the illustrations students work was great and the lecturer seemed nice.
Kingston School of Art, it is based at Knights Park campus which has lots of social spaces, such as the the outdoor space where the river runs next to the campus and the student bar. The campus is very creative with lots of student run events that are advertised by posters all through the hallways. This creates opportunities to meet people going into other creative industries.
There are also great facilities at Knights Park with the workshops that are open to all courses no matter what you are studying, so you can experiment with mix mediums. They range from printmaking, ceramics, woodwork and more. I have also seen the animation studios which look great with the filming rooms and post production studios and there are always technicians about to help.
I would really recommend going to an open day for both universities if you can as you can really get a feel for what it is like to live and study somewhere as well as meeting current students and lecturers. There is more info on the website Open Days and events | Kingston University London
I will leave a link to some previous posts I have done that you may find useful:
My Deciding Factors For Choosing Kingston University - The Student Room
Social Life and Night Life at Kingston - The Student Room
Student Organised Events Happening at Kingston University - The Student Room
I hope this helps and if you have ant questions don't hesitate to ask
-Grace (Kingston Rep)
Thanks for the response, would you say there's a lot of creative freedom? how was your personal experience
Original post by Kingston Grace
Hi @em_514
Great to hear you are thinking of Kingston!
I don't personally study illustration here at Kingston but I am part of the art school as I study fashion promotion and communication.
Last term my course and illustration got set a similar brief and so got to present each other to see the different ways we incorporated it and show our creative outcomes. This was a really interesting opportunity to collaborate, the illustrations students work was great and the lecturer seemed nice.
Kingston School of Art, it is based at Knights Park campus which has lots of social spaces, such as the the outdoor space where the river runs next to the campus and the student bar. The campus is very creative with lots of student run events that are advertised by posters all through the hallways. This creates opportunities to meet people going into other creative industries.
There are also great facilities at Knights Park with the workshops that are open to all courses no matter what you are studying, so you can experiment with mix mediums. They range from printmaking, ceramics, woodwork and more. I have also seen the animation studios which look great with the filming rooms and post production studios and there are always technicians about to help.
I would really recommend going to an open day for both universities if you can as you can really get a feel for what it is like to live and study somewhere as well as meeting current students and lecturers. There is more info on the website Open Days and events | Kingston University London
I will leave a link to some previous posts I have done that you may find useful:
My Deciding Factors For Choosing Kingston University - The Student Room
Social Life and Night Life at Kingston - The Student Room
Student Organised Events Happening at Kingston University - The Student Room
I hope this helps and if you have ant questions don't hesitate to ask
-Grace (Kingston Rep)
Great to hear you are thinking of Kingston!
I don't personally study illustration here at Kingston but I am part of the art school as I study fashion promotion and communication.
Last term my course and illustration got set a similar brief and so got to present each other to see the different ways we incorporated it and show our creative outcomes. This was a really interesting opportunity to collaborate, the illustrations students work was great and the lecturer seemed nice.
Kingston School of Art, it is based at Knights Park campus which has lots of social spaces, such as the the outdoor space where the river runs next to the campus and the student bar. The campus is very creative with lots of student run events that are advertised by posters all through the hallways. This creates opportunities to meet people going into other creative industries.
There are also great facilities at Knights Park with the workshops that are open to all courses no matter what you are studying, so you can experiment with mix mediums. They range from printmaking, ceramics, woodwork and more. I have also seen the animation studios which look great with the filming rooms and post production studios and there are always technicians about to help.
I would really recommend going to an open day for both universities if you can as you can really get a feel for what it is like to live and study somewhere as well as meeting current students and lecturers. There is more info on the website Open Days and events | Kingston University London
I will leave a link to some previous posts I have done that you may find useful:
My Deciding Factors For Choosing Kingston University - The Student Room
Social Life and Night Life at Kingston - The Student Room
Student Organised Events Happening at Kingston University - The Student Room
I hope this helps and if you have ant questions don't hesitate to ask
-Grace (Kingston Rep)
Also another question, does the normal Kingston Uni and School of art uni interact at all? Are you allowed on both campuses or is it quite separate.
Reply 9
Original post by em_514
No I haven't, I want too but since its so far from me and it would be an expensive train to get there i havent been able too, so i can only go off what i have seen online
If it's too expensive to visit then that doesn't bode well for you studying there if you can't afford to travel home easily
You're committing to living somewhere for 3 years...if you're seriously considering Falmouth then find a way to visit. They might offer some funding towards travel for visits (and may even offer accommodation so you can stay over and experience the university properly).
If you've never lived somewhere that's mostly rural and a long way from the nearest (small) city then that's a huge move to make without visiting.
(edited 1 month ago)
Reply 10
Original post by em_514
Thanks for the response, would you say there's a lot of creative freedom? how was your personal experience
Hi @em_514
Personally I find there to be a lot of creative freedom, we can really take briefs in any direction we want and my lectures often push us to do so and think outside the box. They always say it would be hard to shock or surprise them and that we can do anything as long as it is not illegal, they want us to be as creative as possible. But of course you need to meet the criteria in the brief to get the best marks.
Also with the ability to use a range of different workshops gives you more opportunities in terms of creative freedom.
To answer your second question I would say from my experience yes we mix and you visit all 4 of Kingston's campuses! I have met people from all campuses. Penrhyn campus is just a 10 minute walk from Knights Park so lots of art students go there and use those facilities. An Overview of Kingston's Four Campuses - The Student Room
If you live in halls you are likely to meet people from other campus. Also just going out in Kington and to events you will meet other students, as all four campuses go out in the same places, same with joining a society. I have also met a range of students from working as a Student Ambassador.
Plus on my course this year we did a collaboration with sociology and criminology students!
In terms of getting to Falmouth I have visited there using a National Express coach which was fairly cheap. Here is link I have done about other cheap ways to travel: How to Save on Transport (Kingston University London Student) - The Student Room
I hope this is helpful, always happy to answer any other questions you may have
-Grace (Kingston Rep)
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