This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Hugh Baird College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course will 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: 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
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
14Jan
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | 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
FdA Year 1 and 2:
•£9535 per year
Fees may be subject to change
Provider information
Hugh Baird College
Balliol Road
Bootle
L20 7EW