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Central Saint Martins

Try something new, develop your skills or turn your creative interests into a dream job with UAL Short Courses at Central Saint Martins. Find courses in fashion, fine art, design and more.

Develop your art and design skills at our world-famous King's Cross, London campus. Join students of all levels to use the same state-of-the-art facilities as our degree students.

Courses run year-round—weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays—with dedicated options for kids and teenagers.

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Performance and design for theatre and screen
Set Design For Film And Television Short Course

Set Design For Film And Television Short Course

£700

Explore the crucial role of design in film and television. Learn how designers create on-screen worlds, from historical recreations to innovative show designs.

  • Dates - 7 April 2026 to 10 April 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesday to Friday
Fashion design
Fashion Folio

Fashion Folio

£5360

Produce a professional portfolio for undergraduate/postgraduate applications, employment, or personal development. This intensive course focuses on creating a strong body of work. Gain skills for showcasing your fashion design abilities.

  • Dates - 18 May 2026 to 31 July 2026
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fine art
Art Theory Introduction to Aesthetics Online Short Course

Art Theory Introduction to Aesthetics Online Short Course

£430

Examine the theory of aesthetics, considering philosophical and thought-provoking concepts. This course offers a fresh perspective on art.

  • Dates - 22 April 2026 to 13 May 2026
  • Schedule - Wednesdays
Animation, interactive, film and sound
Film Making for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Film Making for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

£660

Create compelling films! Develop filmmaking, editing, and storytelling skills. Course for 16 to 18 year olds.

  • Dates - 7 April 2026 to 10 April 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesday to Friday

What is Fashion Folio at Central Saint Martins?

Discover more about Fashion Folio, an intensive course designed to help students build a professional portfolio for applications to undergraduate and postgraduate fashion programs, employment, or personal development.

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  • Telephone: +44 (0)20 7514 7015

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  • 1 Granary Square
  • King's Cross
  • London
  • N1C 4AA

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