| Activity | London College of Printing (LCP) opened in Elephant and Castle, London, in 1962, but it has roots in other educational institutions dating back to 1883. Prior to the move to Elephant and Castle, the college had been known as London School of Printing and Graphic Arts. The college initially focused on courses in printing and graphic design, but over time developed a broader range of courses, including photography, film, and public relations. In 1977, the first university course in Radio Journalism was started at LCP by Fred Hunter.
In 1986, LCP joined the College of Distributive Trades, Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, the Central School of Art and Design, Chelsea School of Art and Design, London College of Fashion and St Martin's School of Art to form the London Institute.
In 2004, LCP was rebranded as London College of Communication. At the same time, the London Institute became the University of the Arts (UAL), having been granted university status in 2003. |