Our history
Norwich University of the Arts has established itself in arts, design and media education for more than 175 years.
While our history can be traced back to 1845, our outlook is forward-thinking.
| Year | History of Norwich University of the Arts |
|---|---|
| 1845 | The Norwich School of Design is founded in 1845 by the artists and followers of the Norwich School of Painters, the only provincial British group to establish an international reputation for landscape painting. |
| 1965 | Approved to offer degree-level provision through the Diploma in Art and Design. |
| 1965 | Twin strengths in Painting and Graphic Design emerge, under a group of exceptional practitioners and teachers, making a mark on the national art and design scene. |
| 1975 | First BA Honours degree courses offered validated by the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA). |
| 1989 | Great Yarmouth College of Art incorporated into the School. |
| 1993 | First MA courses introduced through an academic agreement with Anglia Polytechnic. |
| 1994 | Incorporated as a Higher Education Institution, re-named as Norwich School of Art and Design. |
| 1995 | First research degree student registered for PhD study. |
| 2008 | Granted the power to award degrees up to Masters level and re-named as Norwich University College of the Arts. |
| 2012 | Granted University title by the Privy Council, becoming Norwich University of the Arts. Appoints its first Chancellor — the actor Sir John Hurt. |
| 2016 | Norwich University of the Arts hosts British Art Show 8. |
| 2019 | Norwich University of the Arts appoints its second Chancellor — BAFTA award-winning screenwriter and director Amma Asante MBE. |
| 2021 | Norwich University of the Arts celebrates its 175th anniversary and opens Duke Street Riverside, the latest purpose-built teaching and accommodation building on the award-winning campus. |
| 2022 | Norwich University of the Arts acquires 20 Bank Plain, opening up exciting possibilities for teaching, exhibitions, student services. |
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