Programme details:-
This programme will appeal to students who have an interest in making a living out of Applied Arts. You will experience textiles, jewellery and ceramics, learn how to design and make products that are fit for purpose and develop the business expertise and knowledge required to run a small business.
Links with industry through work experience, live briefs, exhibition opportunities and competitions will give you the chance to work with variety of clients.
In Level 4 you will learn to use a wide range of materials and processes in the three disciplines. Professional practice will teach you about life as a designer maker and give you market awareness and consumer knowledge. Visual and Contextual studies will develop your identity and contextual understanding of design.
At Level 5 the design modules will combine design skills across the three disciplines. You will work to a live brief addressing industry’s needs as a designer maker, as part of as well as developing you to your own niche market. Contextual Studies will continue expand your contemporary understanding of material culture.
The multi disciplinary approach offered by the programme provides you with an extensive and inventive approach to the problem solving design process, which is a sound basis for any creative career. Studio time with skilled practicing artists in professionally equipped workshops will nurture your technical and creative potential.
Entry requirements:-
All applicants are considered on their own merit and usually will have successfully completed one of the following routes:
BTEC Edexcel National Diploma, Foundation Studies in Art & Design, AVCE, A Levels or other comparable level qualifications.
CCAD welcomes applications from a wide selection of qualification backgrounds, including students with non-traditional qualifications. The portfolio and interview remains an important part of the selection procedure. A typical offer is 240 tariff score for the Applied Arts Programme.
It is expected that all students will have a level 2 qualification in English. Where appropriate, a conditional offer of a place will be made in terms Alternative entry requirements for international students include the Irish Leaving Certificate, European or International Baccalaureate, together with a portfolio or work.
2nd Year Entry :-
Students should apply as normal through UCAS for advanced entry.
Please note we do not normally accept deferred entry applications.
Progression eg jobs, employability, further courses:-
Students can become self employed designer makers, work in the voluntary sector and retail industries, develop careers in community arts and arts education including work with schools, youth clubs, gallery and museum education.
You can also progress onto the BA (Hons) Applied Arts for Enterprise programme which is a top up award for FdA graduates.
Learning outcomes:-
The ethos of the programme is design and make with business acumen. You will acquire high level technical skills in the three subject areas. This sound technical base will be a springboard for your personal development allowing you to establish your identity as an Applied Artist. Creative skills are underpinned by Professional Practice and Contextual Studies which give you the business potential and the historical knowledge to forge a career in the applied arts sector.
Programme Leader:-
Eyv Hardwick
Where will the Programme be held:-
Church Square Hartlepool
What is the duration of the Programme:-
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
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