The College has a 150 year history of provision including over 23 years of higher education courses in art and design, the longest uninterrupted provision in the city. Plymouth College of Art is a lively and dynamic community of art and design students, academic staff and visiting specialists who contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive range of undergraduate, further and community education programmes in the Creative Industries sector. The tutors are practitioners, specialists, technicians and innovators - the breadth of experience they bring to the college and its students is immense. The College, through its values, ethos, teaching, support staff and students pledges to provide and deliver equality of opportunity for an inclusive range of creative learning opportunities for a diverse range of students. Its aim is to offer a creative environment supported by experienced staff and dedicated learning resources which help students realise their personal ambitions.