Summer camps at UCA: Creative Summer Camp (Canterbury)
An intensive creative programme designed for students preparing for future study
Available to all creatives aged 16-18
27, 28, 30 & 31 July and 3, 4, 6 & 7 August 2026, 10am-4pm
About the programme
Total cost: £1,180
UCA is expanding our successful summer school programme to Canterbury!
Making the most of the unique character of this vibrant Kent campus, known for its legacy of craft and visionary approach to
emerging technologies.
This programme will offer learners unique opportunities to explore creative process and materials in ways they have
never imagined before. With the support of our expert technicians and inspirational workshop tutors learners will expand their technical understanding, idea generation, practical prototyping and production skills in exciting new ways.
Our targeted creative programmes will expand any ambitious young persons portfolio of work through interdisciplinary workshops that make lateral connections leading to innovative outcome that stand out in any application process.
Work that is worth celebrating with a graduation ceremony and course exhibition at the end of the programme in one of UCA Canterbury’s specialist gallery spaces.
Along with a 1:1 portfolio review with members of our experienced academic staff team, to support your ongoing development.
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Pathways
Art and design portfolio
On this expansive, fast paced, programme you will learn how we use colour, imagery and type to create meaning and communicate effectively through visual technical processes in a way that challenges your existing understanding.
Join our experienced practitioners to explore traditional techniques in our beautiful historic workshops and expand your software skills in our top of the rage creative IT suites, fully equipped with the latest Creative cloud software.
This pathway is perfect for learners looking to take their creativity to the next level and expand their connection to and understanding of visual imagery.
Three-dimensional thinking portfolio
Join our innovative 3D prototyping and software specialists to expand your creativity into new dimensions on a pathway that covers Product Design, Architecture and Interior Design.
Taking advantage of UCA Canterbury’s state of the art software, fabrication technology & unparalleled
range of technical expertise, this pathway offers an opportunity to explore a range of exciting and unusual portfolio outcomes.
Rooted in process, material learning and industry standard prototyping techniques, this pathway is
guaranteed to spark your creativity.
This pathway is perfect for learners interested in spacial design, 3D making and process driven design.
Learning outcomes
- Exploring: demonstrate engagement with a range of methods, techniques and materials.
- Making: develop the ability to work in both analogue & digital formats.
- Connecting: demonstrate applied understanding through application of concepts.
- Situating: demonstrate reflection & intention through considered presentation of outcomes.
- Synthesising: show reflection on approach through adjustment in practice and on-going development.
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