Hugh Baird College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This Foundation Degree with Foundation Year is designed for those who want to study for the foundation degree but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to start just yet. The foundation year modules include: Art & Design Studies, Design Investigation, Specialism Skills and Drawing and Image Communication, giving you the opportunity to explore a range of design practices before progressing to Year One of the Foundation Degree in your chosen specialism. The course goes on to offer an introduction to a range of skills and knowledge in Visual Merchandising and Promotional Design, which include the design process through project briefs, visual merchandising theory and practice, fashion promotion and styling, spatial awareness, 2D and 3D digital design, product presentations. In the final year skills are applied in the following areas: ‘live’ briefs, advanced product presentation, fashion promotion, visual merchandising, retail brand identity and promotion, preparing for industry employment and the designing and installation of a final major project exhibition. The Foundation Degree in Visual Merchandising and Promotional Design will equip you with the vocational skills to apply solutions intelligently and effectively. You will develop a number of computer design skills by using industry software such as AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (CS). Industry experience opportunities are an integral part of this course providing experience of real working life within the design industry. You will be given the opportunity to gain work experience via ‘live’ briefs, realistic project briefs, and industry talks as well as work experience with personal development planning.
Modules
You will study a range of core modules, including: Foundation Entry year: • Art & Design Studies • Design Investigation • Specialism Skills • Drawing and Image Communication FdA Year 1: • Visual Merchandising • Promotional Design • Digital Solutions FdA Year 2: • Visual Merchandising and Promotional Design • Professional Practice • Advanced Model Making • Drawing and Modelling NOTE: The foundation entry element of all of our design-related foundation degrees is generic so may be delivered in classes made up of students from any of our design-related foundation degree with integrated foundation entry programmes.
Assessment method
The following activities are used for assessment: • Written assessments • Research, development and final project work • Student portfolio of work • Presentation • Practical three dimensional work • Final design proposals • Essays • Live projects • Design projects /assignments • Personal development portfolio
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N242
- Institution code:
- H65
- Campus name:
- University Centre
- Campus code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
For students entering via the optional Foundation Entry route, the following admission criteria will apply: - • Portfolio and successful individual interview. • In lieu of a portfolio, applicants may complete a project as an alternative demonstration of ability. UK and EU Entry: Equivalent international qualifications will be considered towards meeting the general entry requirements. For students entering directly onto the Foundation Degree, the following admission criteria will apply: - UK applicants must attend an interview with portfolio. Once your application has been processed you will be sent a letter stating the date that you are required to attend, and what will be required of you. If it is not possible for you to attend on the date proposed, please contact us to rearrange a date or agree alternative arrangements. All successful candidates must have achieved the following: • A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points • Relevant Level 3 qualification • Foundation Entry Design / Art and Design • Access qualification in a related field • Portfolio that is art or design based Students are also accepted who have appropriate non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience. Please contact the Course Leader for more information. Mature students who do not fall into one of the above categories will be invited to attend an informal interview at which their previous learning, industrial experience, needs and aspirations can be thoroughly explored. If it is felt that they are in a position to benefit from the course, they will be offered a place. If it is decided that they are not yet ready to enter the first year, they will be counselled as to the most suitable means of preparing for future entry. Direct entry to the second year is possible for suitably qualified applicants. Applicants will be asked to attend an interview with a member of the Admissions Team, normally the Course Leader where an assessment will be made as to whether all or some of the modules can be exempted.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/user/pages/assetdownloads/progspec-vmfd.pdf
Additional entry requirements
Interview
European Applicants: European applicants may not be able to attend an interview in the UK. Once their application has been processed, they should submit an e-portfolio, CD or DVD of their recent work; this will be followed by a telephone interview.
Portfolio
In lieu of a portfolio, applicants may complete a project as an alternative demonstration of ability.
Other
Additional Selection Criteria: Meeting the minimum entry requirement for a course does not necessarily guarantee a place. Entry to all courses is subject to a successful interview. When assessing an application, we take into account your grades, predicted grades, reference and personal statement. From your personal statement and interview, we consider your motivation and commitment to success, and any relevant experience you may have. For some courses, we may also ask for a portfolio of appropriate work or an audition, or you may be required to find a work placement prior to enrolment. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: To gain access to some courses you may need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have criminal convictions or cautions, please do not be put off from applying for the course. Your acceptance on to the course will depend on the nature of any convictions and will be at the discretion of the University Centre and your placement provider. If you would like to discuss this issue in confidence, please contact Student Services Advisors in The Pod on 0151 353 4444, or call in to speak to them in person. Mature Students: We recognise that some mature students may not meet the standard entry requirements but may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work or life experience and, therefore, we would consider your application on an individual basis. We would take into account your work and life experience and may ask you to discuss this in more details at interview. Interview: All applicants are invited to attend an interview with either the Course Leader or Course Tutor. You will be notified of your interview by our Admissions Team who will also update UCAS Track with details of your application.
English language requirements
EU students, for whom English is not the first language, will be required to evidence an IELTS score or 6.0 or equivalent. Equivalences include: • TOEFL written examination score of 550 plus a test of written English (at 4) • TOEFL Computer Equivalent score of 230 • Proficiency in English (Cambridge) at Grade C or above
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6250 | Year 1 |
| England | £6250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Optional Foundation Entry Year is £6250
Years 1 and 2 of Foundation Degree are £8000 per year
Provider information
Hugh Baird College
Balliol Road
Bootle
L20 7EW