Department of Yeats Academy of Arts, Design & Architecture

We provide accessible learning experiences across seven creative disciplines that engage with and build on the rich cultural legacy and genius loci of our region. We illuminate the value of creativity and cultural contribution to society, and seeks to make a lasting contribution, locally and globally.

All our programmes are delivered using a vibrant mix of studio work, critical and creative thinking, and research, with combined facilities and opportunities for cross-pollination and interdisciplinary practice. Each programme offers a full package of assisted learning through lectures, tutorials, seminars and support for individual and group projects, and our learning is focused to give each student the support she or he needs to build expertise in their discipline.

Students at YAADA benefit from a rich educational experience that equips them for success in their chosen professional careers. Whatever their chosen discipline, our priority is to encourage each of our students to develop their personal brand of imagination and creativity, to help them acquire the knowledge, skills and experience needed to realise personal ambitions and to find their unique voice as an artist, designer or architect.
In addition, we provide the opportunities for students to explore contemporary themes that connect all the visual arts and design disciplines, and enable them to acquire the business skills that success in any career demands. YAADA students not only achieve technical mastery of their practice, supported by highly skilled specialist technicians, but also develop their critical and intellectual abilities. At YAADA you can expect a high level of support from academic staff, as well as access to facilities and services and an excellent library resource.

Our aim is to provide the conditions in which students flourish and achieve their highest potential. Come to the Yeats Academy to push the parameters of your practice and to pursue your dreams.

We aim to:

• Be Inquiring
• Be Innovative
• Be Engaged
• Be Collaborative
• Be Transformative
• Be Fearless

What type of student are you?

A out-of-the-box thinker who uses their creative skills to engage with their surroundings, whether it be words, art, design or acting. You will be able to see the creativity in everything and you will understand having the fluidity and ability to draw inspiration from the everyday is a vital skill.