Foreword

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John Vickers, Schools Show 2011 The Royal Academy Schools is an accredited, independent art school that offers the only three-year, full-time postgraduate fine art course in Europe.

The primary focus of the Schools is the development of the art work of each student, which is supported through discussion and debate. With this in mind, students studying at the Schools are offered a diverse programme of lectures, artists’ talks, group critiques and tutorials given by contemporary artists, Royal
Academicians, critics, writers and theorists.

The course is remarkable in its ability to address the individual needs of each student - the singularity of their work is supported in the practical, technical, critical and intellectual development of their practice.

Uniquely, Schools students work within a historic building which houses not only high, north-lit studios, but also the world-leading exhibitions of the Royal Academy, allowing Schools students unparalleled access to an
ever changing array of art from all ages and continents.

The allocation of the small number of places available at the Schools is highly competitive, with applications from throughout the world. Selection is based upon evidence of individual ability and commitment, the ability to make an active contribution to the programme, and potential for further development across the three-years of the course.

RA Schools contact information:

Telephone +44 (0)20 7300 5857
Fax +44 (0)20 7300 5856
Email schools@royalacademy.org.uk

Postal address:
The Administrator,
Royal Academy Schools,
Burlington Gardens,
Piccadilly,
London W1J 0BD