Question 1

What was Locksbrook Campus before it became part of the university?

Accepted Answer

Locksbrook Campus was once a Herman Miller Factory. It was designed by architect Nicholas Grimshaw, and the building has received multiple architectural awards.

Question 2

What ceramics facilities does Locksbrook Campus have?

Accepted Answer

The ceramics workshops support traditional techniques including clay preparation, throwing, plaster mould-making and slip casting. Students have access to a range of electric and gas-fired kilns to fire their creations.

Question 3

What printmaking techniques can I learn at Locksbrook?

Accepted Answer

The etching and lithography workshop supports traditional printing techniques such as aquatint, photoetching, linocut and woodcut, and includes letterpress equipment. Screenprinting takes place separately in the silk screen workshops, and digital printing facilities include 3D printers, scanners, laser cutters and a vinyl plotter cutter.

Question 4

What photography facilities are available at Locksbrook Campus?

Accepted Answer

The Photography studio is staffed by technical demonstrators and equipped with computers, scanners and large format inkjet printers. It adjoins darkrooms, two lighting studios for photoshoots, a digital studio and space for tutorials, letting students experiment with lighting, digital imaging and wide format printing.

Question 5

Where can students eat and drink on Locksbrook Campus?

Accepted Answer

Miller's Café serves homemade, cooked-to-order dishes along with sandwiches, snacks, cakes and drinks including Bristol Twenty coffee, and is located both on The Street and by the Riverside picnic area. There is also a Cafe stop on campus for morning coffee, and the nearby Mero retail park offers a Costa coffee option.

Question 6

What is the Art Shop at Locksbrook Campus?

Accepted Answer

The Art Shop provides students and alumni with a space to buy creative supplies, from paper to paint, needed for studio work. It also supports students and alumni by giving them a space to promote and sell their own work on-site, and offers a 10% discount to students and alumni.

Question 7

Is there support available for students on campus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Student Hub on The Street is a drop-in space where all students can speak to members of the friendly and experienced support teams. It's located along the same route as Miller's Café, making it easy to access between classes.

Question 8

How far is Newton Park campus from Locksbrook?

Accepted Answer

Newton Park campus is about 10 minutes away from Locksbrook by bus. It is surrounded by acres of rolling green countryside, offering a tranquil location to study in contrast to the creative hub at Locksbrook.