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Stage 1
We have built in a range of delivered classes, study skills and support within these units to give you the confidence to thrive in a new academic environment in the UK.
Exploring Practices, Materials and Process
Unit 1 has been designed to help you explore and think about specialist areas of study and to develop key skills in investigation, recording and exploration within Art, Design and Media and studying in a second language. You will engage in a series of projects that have been structured to give you a detailed diagnostic introduction to a range of core generic art, design and media concepts and practical working approaches.
Integrating Research, Ideas and Methods
A programme of lectures, key workshops and relevant museum and gallery visits in the UK and Europe will support this unit. You will be introduced to and develop your awareness of key contextual, contemporary and historical ideas, concepts and themes, which will continue your practical studio work throughout the course.
Throughout the course we place a strong emphasis on research, which is the systematic development of ideas and key methodologies for navigating, interpreting and communicating what is driving you and your practice. We have designed this unit to run throughout the 3 stages of the course to support the natural and incremental development of these skills.
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Stage 2
Investigating Specialist Practice
We have designed this unit to build upon the knowledge, skills and practices that you will have developed in Unit 1. This unit gives you the chance to focus on your chosen specialist practice in the creative arts by exploring the practice/s that you have decided upon in greater depth. This will allow you to confirm your area of specialisation for stage 3 of the course.
Integrating Research, Ideas and Methods
A programme of lectures, key workshops and relevant museum and gallery visits in the UK and Europe will support this unit. You will be introduced to and develop your awareness of key contextual, contemporary and historical ideas, concepts and themes, which will continue your practical studio work throughout the course.
Throughout the course we place a strong emphasis on research, which is the systematic development of ideas and key methodologies for navigating, interpreting and communicating what is driving you and your practice. We have designed this unit to run throughout the 3 stages of the course to support the natural and incremental development of these skills.
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Stage 3
Confirming Specialist Practice
You will complete this by initiating, researching, developing, concluding, evaluating and presenting a self-directed specialist project. You will have the chance to propose and undertake individual specialist work and therefore finally confirm your specialist practice and interests. Embedded into this unit is more advanced language and study skills appropriate to academic study within the arts. These skills will be very independent at this point in relation to the key areas that you need to finally advance in.
Integrating Research, Ideas and Methods
A programme of lectures, key workshops and relevant museum and gallery visits in the UK and Europe will support this unit. You will be introduced to and develop your awareness of key contextual, contemporary and historical ideas, concepts and themes, which will continue your practical studio work throughout the course.
Throughout the course we place a strong emphasis on research, which is the systematic development of ideas and key methodologies for navigating, interpreting and communicating what is driving you and your practice. We have designed this unit to run throughout the 3 stages of the course to support the natural and incremental development of these skills.
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Fees
Find out all about the fees for studying with us, as well the financial support you may be entitled to:
A student-to-staff ratio of 15:1 means a high level of tutor interaction, so you can develop at your own pace. You will learn and practice specific art and design vocabulary in preparation for your undergraduate course. The course is highly practical and you will be in the studio every day, with further tasks developing not only your English skills but also your presentation, essay writing and referencing skills.