This new degree course helps you to develop the creative, intellectual and craft skills required to design experiences and environments. Theme parks, heritage experiences, visitor attractions, living and interactive museums, brand events and experiences all deliver escapism, interaction, immersion and often education; and all these experiences require careful and creative design founded on imagination, technical skills, research and development. These experiences are part of large and growing industry with a range of exciting career prospects.
During the course you learn through practice, producing designs (models, sketches, mood boards and computer animations) for a wide range of briefs, clients and contexts. You also learn and deploy many vocational approaches and develop skills in analysis and communication, team working, presentation, research and problem solving. This equips you for a whole range of jobs in the public and private sector following graduation.
The degree is based in a dedicated design studio and you will also have access to the production and lighting workshops used by Creative Events students.
The Chatham Dockyard is an extensive visitor attraction, and we often make use of the facilities both for case studies and project work. The campus is also adjacent to Dickens World, an immersive and innovative visitor attraction.
Stage 1
Core modules:
Contexts and Case Studies in Experience Design
Creative Thinking and Conceptual Design
Design Skills
Exhibition and Environment
Stage 2
Core modules
Independent Practical Project 1
Interpretive Environments
Moving Experiences: Themes, Rides and Fantasies
The Transformation of Space
Stage 3
Core modules
Brand Experiences – Experiences that Sell
Dissertation
Final Project
Independent Practical Project 2
Year in industry
It may be possible for you to do an industrial placement in either your second or final year. If you would like to be considered for this option apply directly to the Director of Programme of Studies.
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals. Stage 1 entry: A/AS level 280 points (3.5 A level equivalents) including BC at A level, IB 31 points (14 at Higher), BTEC National Diploma (Distinction Merit Merit)
Stage 2 entry: successful completion of a Certificate ie 120 units of Certificate level (Stage 1 level) learning, in a related area, subject to an interview.
Entry by interview and portfolio.
Required subjects
A level Art Design/Applied Art Design. For other types of qualification, please contact us to discuss your situation.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for everyone
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/en/About-us/Resources/Careers-advice/ 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