The Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a public further and higher education university founded in 1880. Its specializes in art, performance, design and media. The university accommodates over 3400 students with 150 being postgraduates. The institute was also awarded a Gold in 2017 by the Teaching Excellence Framework indicated a high quality of education in the Arts. The university is divided into the following faculties; Faculty of Media & Performance and Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture. The Arts University Bournemouth also houses the Bournemouth Film School which was established in 1963 offering a variety of courses ranging from Film Production, Animation Production, Acting, Costume Design and Creative Writing.