The Department of Art is housed in the magnificent Victorian School of Art at Margaret Street, which has recently been completely restored, while the School of Jewellery is located in new purpose-built accommodation at Vittoria Street in the historic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter. The Department of Foundation and Community Studies is located four miles to the south of the city centre on the Bournville Village Trust. The Department of Media and Communication is located on the main University campus at Perry Barr. BIAD offers a portfolio of postgraduate and post-experience courses covering all areas of art and design education. The Faculty also offers a challenging programme of Continuing Vocational Education, with a Certificate of Professional Studies available to those working in industry and the professions.
Students have access to excellent facilities, with many opportunities for common study.
BIAD has one of Britain's largest and most comprehensive programmes of art and design research. The high quality of the learning environment is matched by the teaching and technical support available which ensures that all our students fulfil their creative potential. The full-time staff are mainly practising artists, designers and academics of national and international standing, and the Faculty has a large number of research active staff. A dedicated team of professionally qualified technicians provides excellent support in the workshops and studios. Specialist visiting lecturers from major industries and design studios enrich the programme.