BA Design Studies

 
BA (hons)Design Studies

Key facts

Three years, full time, Higher Education course (Level 6)

Years 1 and 2 will be studied at Pembrokeshire College and Year 3 at Coleg Sir Gar.

UCAS Apply Codes - Pembrokeshire College -P35, Course Code -W200, Short course title - BA/DS


Course overview

This exciting Degree opportunity recognises the diversity of the creative industries in contemporary practice, locally and internationally. The first two years of this programme will allow students to develop strong creative thinking skills whilst exploring their own design focus through an interdisciplinary practical approach.


Traditional skills of art and design practice will be supported by the use of ICT as a tool for design and will be underpinned by the theoretical understanding of concepts and historical context. This multi-disciplinary approach will give candidates an holistic understanding of the nature of design. The combination of studio practice and contextual study will allow students to draw from the fullest resource of creative and theoretical influences. Creative problem solving, design project management and entrepreneurial skills will support students in a realistic competitive context.


What you can do after this course

This degree will enable students to become designers/makers either self employed or employed. For careers or further study in design consultancy, product design, graphic design, computer aided design and technical illustration. You may develop a career as a self-employed crafts person or designer.


Entry Requirements

  • Applicants under 21 must have successfully completed a level three qualification eg A Levels, NVQ 3, National Diploma in a related area or equivalent to a minimum value of 140 UCAS points
  • For mature applicants - Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.
  • Students will be required to bring a portfolio of work to interview
  • Entry is subject to interview

What you will learn

The structure of the award is flexible and modular in format. The BA will normally take three years to complete, studying 14 modules. The design qualification is franchised from the University of Glamorgan and is delivered at Pembrokeshire College at level 4 and 5 and at level 6 at Coleg Sir Gar.


After two years of study successful students may choose to exit with a Diploma in Higher Education

Students will be taught about traditional design methods, whilst incorporating the latest industry standard software. The course covers underpinning skills in year 1, ranging from life drawing through to model making. Year 2 builds upon these skills as well as introducing further new skills.


How you will learn

Learning takes place at the end of each project with marks given by the modular tutor.


How you will be assessed

Learning takes place at the end of each project with marks given by the modular tutor.


What you will need to do this course

You will require traditional art equipment, sketchbooks, A2 portfolio. These are explained further during interview.

Fees

£3,225 per year, valid until 31 July 2010

Modules covered include:

Year one - Pembrokeshire College

  • Critical & Contextual Studies
  • Introduction to 2D/3D Visualisation
  • Computer Design Application
  • Visual Studies
  • Exploring Materials Techniques & Processes
  • Integrated Design Project

Year Two - Pembrokeshire College

  • Critical & Contextual Studies
  • Professional Studies
  • Live Project Work & Competitions
  • Independent Study 2
  • Art Practice Project 6

Year Three - Coleg Sir Gar

  • Dissertation
  • Enterprise
  • Visual Research Methodology
  • Art & Design Practice 8: Self Directed


Please note applications must be made via UCAS Apply

There must be sufficient numbers of applicants to run this course