Are you interested in studying an art and design subject at university? Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize partner, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) at the University of Dundee, will be presenting two free events alongside the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2024 exhibition on Friday 4 October 2024.
Join a Drawing Workshop with Collette Rayner, artist, writer, and Lecturer in Drawing & Contemporary Art Practice at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD), University of Dundee. The workshop will be held alongside the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2024 in the Buoy Store at Trinity Buoy Wharf at 11.30am. All materials are provided.
This Drawing Workshop is followed by a Portfolio Advice Session with Collette and the DJCAD team at 1pm (please book separately here), where you can find out more about what to include in your application portfolio when applying to Art & Design degree courses.
The annual Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize exhibition is led by its founding Director, Professor Anita Taylor, and supported by the Trinity Buoy Wharf Trust. Professor Anita Taylor is an artist, curator, and educator and Dean of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design at the University of Dundee, the academic home of the project.
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design is one of eight Schools of the University of Dundee and has an outstanding reputation for its teaching, research and engagement. It has a portfolio of Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes within discipline groupings of Architecture & Urban Planning, Communication Design, Contemporary Art Practice, and Design & Making; and a cohort of PhD students in Art & Design. As the creative heart of the University of Dundee, DJCAD is committed to preparing students with the necessarily skills and knowledge to be able to navigate today’s fast-paced world. Over the years, we’ve helped launch the careers of many of the finest artists, designers, and architects, across the globe. We offer a wide range of programmes that include Animation, Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic Design , Product Design, Art & Philosophy, Jewellery & Metal Design, Textile Design, and Architecture & Urban Planning. Full details of all programmes offered at Undergraduate and Postgraduate Level can be found at https://www.dundee.ac.uk/djcad/study
DJCAD is ranked top 10 in the UK for Art & Design by the Complete University Guide 2024, reflecting our commitment to excellence in education, with its Animation degree programme ranked top in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2025, Product Design in the top 3, with Fine Art (11th, top in Scotland), Architecture, and Graphic Design all in the top 15. At Dundee, you will not only develop your artistic skills but also engage with inspiring faculty and industry professionals, preparing you for a successful career in the dynamic world of art and design.
