AUB Academy

Welcome to AUB Academy, the home of your creative journey and the key to unlocking your creative potential. Everyone's welcome.

AUB Academy combines our provision of adult learning and short courses, Saturday Art School and summer courses. Welcome to Short Courses at Arts University Bournemouth! We're proud to welcome aspiring artists, designers and makers of all ages and abilities to AUB to unleash their creativity. At AUB you'll be taught by industry professionals and learn in an encouraging and inclusive environment whe

27/09/2024

We're pleased to launch AUB Academy โœจ The home of your creative journey and the key to unlocking your creativity. Everyone is welcome.

Part of Arts University Bournemouth, AUB Academy combines our provision of adult learning and short courses, Saturday Art School and summer courses. We'll still continue to deliver the same fantastic courses that you know and love under this new identity ๐Ÿ’ซ

Learn more: aub.ac.uk/academy

22/03/2024

๐Ÿšจ We're recruiting! ๐Ÿšจ We're seeking additional Visiting Tutors to deliver Short Courses at Arts University Bournemouth.

If you're a practicing creative and love to share your knowledge, skills, and passion with others, we need you! Simply send us a copy of your CV, let us know your specialist area, and weโ€™ll respond to you to discuss teaching options.

Whatever your skill or creative practice weโ€™d love to hear from you!

Send your CV to: [email protected] or give us a call on 01202 363790 to discuss.

We also have immediate part-time teaching vacancies in the following disciplines: Visual Communication, Professional Make-Up Artistry, Jewellery Design, Digital Media - Content Creation, and Retail Knowledge.

16/03/2024

AUB Productions proudly unveils its highly anticipated Spring 2024 theatre season, starting with The Ballad of Maria Marten, the first fully mounted, public-facing production to grace the refurbished Palace Court Theatreโ€™s stage in more than 40 years.

Tickets available for 15-16 March: aub.ac.uk/latest/aub-productions-presents-the-ballad-of-maria-marten

Photos by Bill Bradshaw

Photos from AUB Academy's post 23/02/2024

We love seeing what our young artists learn and creature every term at Saturday art school ๐Ÿ–Œ ๐ŸŽฅ โœ๏ธ ๐Ÿชก

And with 5 brand new courses for our summer term there is even more opportunity to learn and develop new skills!

Check out our new summer term courses through the link in our bio!

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Photos from AUB Academy's post 29/01/2024

Look at the beautiful wood carvings done by students on tonightโ€™s Japanese Woodblock Printing short course

Photos from AUB Academy's post 21/01/2024

Only 5 more days until the start of Spring term - Saturday Art School and we cannot wait to meet all the talented young artists!

Check out the last remaining spaces: https://aub.ac.uk/courses/saturday-art-school

Courses starting on Saturday 27 January.

09/01/2024

For all artists out there!

Applications are now open for our Open Call 2024 ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿคฉ

Our Google form submission page is live ๐Ÿ˜

So, take your time and submit your application to be involved in our open call 2024 before 11 Feb
*Please read all the information provided below on our web page before entering*

https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/lighthouse-open-call-2024/

We are looking forward to seeing all your amazing art ๐Ÿ’–

Photos from AUB Academy's post 02/01/2024

From book illustration, to fashion and fabric design, to packaging and beyond, commercial image making is an essential part of the creative industries and a fantastic way to turn your passion into a business.

Our new course; Image Making for Commercial practice will allow you to explore and better understand the major commercial avenues and functions for visual arts. ๐Ÿ–ผ

To book your space on this course starting in January follow the link in Bio!

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Photos from AUB Academy's post 28/12/2023

Our Creative Photography - Developing Techniques (Stage 2) students have created some stunning images this term ๐Ÿ“ธ

If you're looking to learn a new skill in 2024 or if you want to further develop your photographic practice, AUB Short Courses can help!

Take a look at our photography courses, suitable for if you're just starting out or if you're looking to develop your practice by clicking the link below.

https://bit.ly/aub_photo

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Photos from AUB Academy's post 22/12/2023

Take a look at some of the fantastic designs our Interior Design - an Introduction students have developed this term!

The course will be back along with our AutoCAD and SketchUp for Interior Design course in the Spring term starting in January. Check out our website (Links below) for all of the information about these inspirational creative courses. ๐Ÿ›‹

https://bit.ly/sc_interior

https://bit.ly/sc_sketchup

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18/12/2023

The countdown to the holidays is on! ๐ŸŽ„ From all the Short Courses team, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year ๐Ÿฅณ Please note, AUB will be closed from Friday 22 December 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024. If you need to reach us during this time drop us an email at [email protected] and we'll get back to you when we're back in the office next year.

Animation by
Tanya Kearsey | BA (Hons) Illustration
https://www.tanyakearseyillustration.co.uk

Photos from AUB Academy's post 12/12/2023

Want to do something creative and festive?! We've the perfect thing! AUB's is hosting two wreath making workshops this weekend, where you can learn to make your own beautiful wreath ๐ŸŽ„

Workshops take place Saturday 16 December in the pop-up shop in Poole. 12 places available per workshop, so booking is essential.

Link to book and more details in bio / short link in post.

Photos from AUB Academy's post 29/11/2023

We're on the look out for talented creative individuals to join our short courses teaching team! If this sounds like something that would interest you, please introduce yourself to us at [email protected] or call us on 01202 363 222 ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽจ ๐Ÿ–Œ

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Photos from AUB Academy's post 26/11/2023

Our 3D Design, Modelmaking and Sculpture courses are back for the 2024 Spring term!

If you've ever considered designing your own 3D printed chess set using Fusion 360 or even digitally sculpting a cowboy riding a dinosaur on Zbrush, now is your chance. โ™Ÿ๐Ÿฆ–

To book your space on one of our 3D Design, Modelmaking and Sculpture courses click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/sc_modelling

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Photos from AUB Academy's post 23/11/2023

As another brilliant term of our Evening and Weekend Short courses draws to a close we love to see what our students have created. Here are some of our favourite pieces from across our courses ๐ŸŽจ ๐Ÿ“ธ ๐Ÿ‘‘ ๐Ÿ’ป ๐Ÿชก

Dont forget the Spring term of evening and weekend courses starts in January, click on the link in our bio to book your space!

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Photos from AUB Academy's post 11/11/2023

Few images from todayโ€™s session - week 7 of Saturday Art School. What a talented bunch of young artists! ๐Ÿฅฐ

08/06/2023

As it's the last week of our Saturday Art School Summer term, we want so say a big well done to all of our amazing students who have created some incredible artwork over the last 8 weeks! We are looking forward to welcoming a new cohort of young artists for Creative Art Summer school that kicks off on 24th July! ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽจ โ˜€๏ธ

Photos from Short Courses at Arts University Bournemouth's post 21/05/2023

Saturday Art School will return this October ๐Ÿ™Œ Our updated course listing is now live on the website, including everything from glass art to jewellery making and fine art to special FX make-up. Check out our courses and book for autumn: https://aub.ac.uk/sas

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WELCOME TO SHORT COURSES 2020

Nothing beats the satisfaction of mastering a new creative skill or learning more about a subject you love.

Evening and Saturday courses do just that!

For 2020 we are offering over 50 exciting and immersive part-time courses in 15 subject areas. With 13 brand new courses including 5 x Level 2 accredited courses, we offer something for everyone!

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