BA (Hons) Applied Arts

University for the Creative Arts
Canterbury, Kent
First Degree
3 Years
www.ucreative.ac.uk
BA (Hons) Applied Arts offers you the opportunity to study within a vibrant studio and workshop environment, encouraging the exploration and manipulation of a wide range of materials including ceramics, wood, metal and plastic. An open, speculative approach to the generation of ideas is encouraged in order to foster individual skills in the development of concepts and the use of materials and techniques. The course emphases the importance of individual creative expression, the application of ideas and offers the opportunity to work in a wide variety of creative practices.


Throughout the course you are encouraged to develop as reflective practitioners, and to adopt an increasingly independent approach to your work. You will have your own workspace and will benefit from well-equipped workshop and studio facilities. All tutors are practicing designer/makers providing an insight into the professional world in addition to knowledge and inspiration.

Our specialist resources and facilities include:

digital media studios
ceramic, metal, wood and plastics workshops
jewellery workshops
3D Printer and Laser cutter
dedicated studio space.
Refer to UCA website: www.ucreative.ac.uk For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
Advice on courses and careers:- The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students, Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised workshops and 1 to 1 sessions. To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764 m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah Comerford 07515 051509 s.comerford@uel.ac.uk