This forward-thinking course focuses on your development as a perceptive and critically aware designer. It fosters an investigative and creative approach to the design and making of innovative designs within contemporary jewellery, silversmithing and related arts. You study eight modules a year at each of three levels.
Level 1 fosters initiative, self motivation, creativity, communication and presentation skills, alongside mark making, design development and metalworking techniques. It also prepares you for higher education level study, helping you to gain an overview of your subject. Modules include: Design and Make I and II; Visual Communication; Context of Design; Thinking Design; Colour; Material.
Level 2 - you design and make objects within jewellery, silversmithing and related arts, learn about one-off, multiple and batch production, and undertake a project to prepare you for the placement at the end of the Level 2.
Modules include: Form and Function; Urban Places/Design Spaces; Design Management and Production; Theorising Design; Design and Practice Realisation.
Level 3 - you work on your own projects, building up a body of work that evidences your design philosophy. Modules include: Design Project and Final Project; Dissertation; Professional Folio; Live Project; Professional Practice Placement I & II.
The course includes several work placement opportunities in jewellery, fashion, accessories, product, theatre and media: optional work experience (between level 1 and 2); a compulsory placement (between levels 2 and 3); the chance to continue professional practice (level 3).
GCSE grade C in English Language or key skills qualification level 3 or equivalent. You must also have attained one of the following requirements: Passes from at least two A Levels, plus three other subjects at GCSE Level; two GCE A-Level passes, plus two other subjects at GCSE grade C or three GCE A-Level passes, plus one other subject at GCSE grade C; GNVQ at advanced level with a merit grade; BTEC National Diploma or Certificate with a pass grade; The Scottish Certificate of Education with passes in five subjects (three at higher level) or passes in four subjects all at higher level. In addition, applicants will also attend an interview with a portfolio of creative work. Applicants are strongly advised to undertake an Art and Design Foundation course. Applicants who do not fully, meet the entry requirements may be eligible to start an extended BA Art, Media and Design degree with a Foundation year, leading to a final award in jewellery. For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
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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,
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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