This forward-thinking course enables you to develop innovative designs for contemporary jewellery within one-off and multiple productions. You explore creatively the breadth of and potential for body-related pieces, and design and develop a critical and thoughtful understanding of contemporary jewellery. Ideas are developed through both personal investigation and external collaboration supported by a high profile teaching team. You work with traditional skills and new technologies in state of the art workshops. You take eight modules at each of three levels.
Level 1 fosters your initiative, creativity and presentation skills, alongside mark making, design development and key practical metalworking techniques. It 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.
Level 2 focuses on creative and practical processes in the design/making of jewellery.
You explore materials and techniques, and undertake a project to prepare you for the work placement at the end of Level 2. You also address issues related to employability/professional practice. Modules include: Form and Function; Jewellery Design Management; Urban Places/Design Spaces; Theorising Design; Design Realisation.
Level 3 develops independent creative expression. You work on your own projects, building a body of work evidencing your design philosophy. Modules include: Design Project and Final Project; Dissertation; Professional Folio, Live Project; Independent Study III.
The course includes several work placement opportunities within jewellery, fashion, accessories, product, theatre and media: optional professional practice work experience (between levels 1 and 2); compulsory professional practice development (between levels 2 and 3); option to continue the professional practice development (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:-
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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
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m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
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