Department of Creative Industries, UWE, Bristol

The Department of Creative Industries of the University of the West of England, formerly the Faculty of Art, Media and Design, became part of the Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education (ACE) following the University's reorganisation in 2010/11. Adjacent to the Ashton Court estate, on the edge of the city of Bristol, in Bower Ashton, the West of England College of Art was established in purpose-built premises in 1969, moving from its previous location as the art school of the Royal West of England Academy in Clifton. In 1970 the college became part of Bristol Polytechnic, the precursor of the University.Currently the campus is undergoing a programme of redevelopment. Phase 1 was completed in 2008 and included a new building (F Block), which is now the main entrance to the campus. The tower block (B block) was also refurbished. Specialist workshops and resource centres are available to students as well as a specialist art library. An art materials shop and stores provide discounted art materials and the UWE Students Union runs a licensed bar and shop. Every year in June the campus houses a Degree Show which is well attended by Bristol residents as well as friends and families of the graduating students.Journalism and Media Culture and Practice (formerly Media and Cultural Studies) are taught at the St Matthias campus. The Bristol School of Animation and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School are associate schools.