Design Studies

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3 Years / 6 Years / All Courses / Arts / BA (Hons) / Degree Routes / Full Time / Level 6 / Main Campus / Part Time / Post 16 /

This exciting Degree opportunity recognises the diversity of the creative industries in contemporary practice, locally, nationally and internationally. This programme will allow students to develop strong creative thinking skills whilst exploring their own design discipline through an interdisciplinary practical approach studying a wide range of design disciplines.

Traditional skills of art and design practice will be supported by the use of ICT (Apple computers and Adobe industry standard software) as a tool for design. This will be underpinned by the theoretical understanding of concepts and historical context. This multi-disciplinary approach will give candidates a 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, project management and entrepreneurial skills will support students in a realistic competitive context.

This course can be studied over three year full time or six years part time at the Haverfordwest Campus.

Please note applications for the full time course must be made via UCAS Apply

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

Course Information

Main qualification:

  • The structure of the award is modular in format. The BA will normally take three years to complete, studying 19 modules.
  • After one year of study successful students may choose to exit with a Certificate of Higher Eduation.
  • After two years of study successful students may choose to exit with a Diploma of 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 drawing through to model making. Year 2 builds upon these skills as well as introducing further new skills.

Modules studied include:

  • Level 4 (year 1):

    • Visual Language
    • Historical and Contextual Studies
    • Introduction to Graphic Design
    • Introduction to Textile Design
    • Introduction to Fashion Design
    • Introduction to 3D Design

    Level 5 (year 2):

    • Developing Visual Language
    • Contemporary Research in the Arts
    • Specialist Interpretive Study
    • Research Methodologies
    • Creative Project

    Level 6 (year 3):

    • Dissertation
    • Specialist Independent Study
    • Business Practice and Professional Development
    • Major Project

     

    Course content subject to change.

Entry Requirements

  • 48 UCAS points from two GCE A-levels or equivalent
  • Each application considered on individual merit
  • Entry is subject to an interview
  • Mature candidates who do not meet these formal requirements may also apply if they can demonstrate suitable industrial or other relevant experience. In this case admission will be determined through interview

Equipment

  • Traditional art equipment
  • Sketchbooks
  • Portfolio
  • Desktop or laptop (PC or Mac) – Phone/tablet/chromebook/iPad not suitable as sole devices

Course Fee

*Fees per academic year

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Next Steps

This degree will enable students to become artists, designers, makers either employed or self-employed. This qualification will be suitable for careers (or further study) in craft, ceramics, fashion, fine art, graphic design, illustration, interactive, packaging or textiles.

Further Information: 

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David welcomes applications on the basis of prior learning, further details can be found here.

Degree Information:

Offering degree courses since 1992, the College has entered into a strategic alliance with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea Metropolitan University, Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion. The result is a dual sector university based on a dynamic new vision for the delivery of higher education within the region, endorsed by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Please note:

Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually.

Disclaimer:
The College takes all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described above. Details are correct at the time of editing but may be subject to change without prior notice. Courses will not run if student numbers are insufficient. The College has the right to refuse individuals entry to courses in certain circumstances. Prospective students may be advised of more suitable alternatives, if appropriate. The entry requirements stated are those that are normally required to undertake the programme of study.

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