Central Saint Martins
Central Saint Martins is a public art and design college in London and a constituent college of the University of the Arts London. It is known for the fashion designers it has produced, and has been based at King’s Cross since 2011.
About the school
Central Saint Martins was formed in 1989, when the Central School of Art and Design (founded 1896) merged with Saint Martin’s School of Art (founded 1854). The Byam Shaw School of Art, founded in 1910, was merged into it in 2003.
The college offers courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level across art, design, fashion, graphics, jewellery and textiles, among other areas. In 1998 the London Institute, now the University of the Arts London, received a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for the college’s contribution to the growth of the fashion industry in Britain.
Campus
Most of the college has been housed in a converted warehouse complex on Granary Square at King’s Cross since 2011. It also uses premises in Archway and Holborn.
Notable fashion alumni
- John Galliano
- Stella McCartney
- Alexander McQueen
- Zac Posen
- Riccardo Tisci
At a glance
Formed
1989, from schools founded in 1854 and 1896
Location
Granary Square, King’s Cross, London
Type
Public art and design college, part of University of the Arts London
Known for
Producing many fashion designers
Sources: Wikipedia and the official site. Details can change, so check with the school before applying.
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