Programme details:-
This exciting and unique programme of study looks at the development of skills for the entertainment industry. It provides a multi disciplinary content tailored to the individual learner and their chosen area of exploration. Delivery is by a highly skilled and dedicated course team of academic and support staff. The course is well equipped with a wide range of specialist workshops, and studio space is provided for each year group, which includes IT facilities with the latest industry standard software.
In your first year, Level 4, you will be introduced to the three main specialist areas of set, costume and props. Studies will include introductory workshop practice, pattern cutting, mould making, sculpting, model making, spatial design, and technical drawing. In addition to this, and continuing throughout all levels, modules in Visual Studies, Professional Studies and Contextual Studies will help to develop the theoretical knowledge which underpins practical development.
Level 5 allows you to explore two chosen areas of specialism and through negotiated learning develop a range of specific skills and techniques pertinent to both areas. During this year work experience and live assignments are encouraged.
In Level 6 you will develop your individual assignments through a minor and major project by concentrating on a single specialist area of study. However, the unique nature of the programme allows for the development and crossover of specialist skills from all three disciplines should you wish to do so.
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 normally between a 240 tariff score on the Entertainment Design Crafts 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 of a tariff score.
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:-
Career opportunities will lead the successful graduate into practically all areas of the creative industry. This includes TV, film and theatre production but increasingly our graduates have progressed to publishing, illustration, museum design, interior architecture and computer generated imagery for the games industry. Many others develop careers in art education, youth work or art administration. The course also provides an ideal academic foundation for individuals who wish to progress on to postgraduate study.
Skills development:-
Included in our portfolio of practical skills are drawing development, story boarding, model making, pattern development, costume construction, moulding and casting, sculpting scenic painting, digital art, and character development. An understanding of relevant working practice within employment will be developed through professional studies which, along with the underpinning contextual studies will support all aspects of the programme. More importantly you will acquire skills as an independent learner, which will help you to develop and progress beyond higher education and into professional practice.
Programme Leader:-
Tony Shaw
Where will the Programme be held:-
Church Square Hartlepool
What is the duration of the Programme:-
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
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