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Cambridge School of Art

Cambridge School of Art at ARU Cairo is a dynamic creative hub offering industry-focused programs in design, media, and the visual arts. Combining the traditions of the past with the possibilities afforded by the latest technologies, we nurture creativity through experimentation and risk-taking to empower the makers and creators of the future.

Programmes

Undergraduate

Available Starting 2028 (subject to approval)

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Develop your understanding of graphic design and visual communication, solve challenging design briefs and prepare for your future career.

What will I study?

Foundation year

To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course.

Find out more about foundation years.

Year 1

  • Foundation in Art and Design

Year 2

  • Graphic Design: Histories and Ideas

  • Introduction to Type Media

  • Introduction to Web Design

  • Graphic Design Ideation and Iteration

  • Graphic Design Process and Application

  • Into ARU

Year 3

  • Conceptual Thinking and Practice

  • Graphic Design: Media Specialisms 1

  • Conceptual Progression and Development

  • Graphic Design: Media Specialisms 2

  • Professional Studies in the Creative Industries

  • Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Year 4

  • Graphic Design: Final Project

  • Working in the Creative Industries *

  • Research Project *

ARU Digital Media Production

Design and create innovative, engaging digital multimedia content, alongside developing your digital design and visual communication skills. 

What will I study?

Foundation year

To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.

Year 1

  • Foundation in Art and Design

Year 2

  • Fundamentals of Digital Media
    Thinking Digital: A Practical History of Digital Media
    Digital Content Creation
    Introduction to User
    Experience Design
    Into ARU

Year 3

  • Critical Issues and Debates
    Immersive Storytelling
    Photography Post-Production Workflow
    Motion Graphics
    Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Year 4

  • Digital Media Specialised Practice 
    Digital Media Major Project 
    Research Project * 
    Working in the Creative Industries *

ARU Fashion Design

Create your own fashion designs from day one and launch your career with a professional portfolio and stand-out final collection. 

What will I study?

Foundation year

To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.

Year 1

  • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 
    Information and Communication Technology 
    Creative Workshops 1 
    Approach to Design 
    Critical and Contextual Studies 
    Creative Workshops 2 
    Specialist Project 
    Composition and Style

Year 2

  • Cut, Form and Construction 
    Design: Visual and Material Practice 
    Visual Communication and Portfolio 
    Sustainable Design and Innovation Practice 
    Into ARU

Year 3

  • Design and Professional Practice 
    Fashion Communication, Promotion and Events 
    Ruskin Module (15 credits) 
    Critical Issues and Debates 
    3D Digital Fashion and Innovation 
    Contemporary Cut and Realisation

Year 4

  • Fashion Concept: Pre-Collection 
    Final Collection and Professional Portfolio 
    Research Project * 
    Working in the Creative Industries *

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