Course summary
his course is designed to give you the skills you need to either work in the design industry or progress to further study at MA level. You need to complete this course after the Creative Arts (Graphic Media Communication) Foundation Degree or a similar level 5 programme to top-up to a full Honours degree. This one-year top-up course based at our Dean Clough Studio is for people who are passionate about Graphic Design, Media and Communication and looking to pursue a career in the creative industries. Successful students will develop a practical understanding of contemporary and emerging practice in graphic communication through storytelling, interaction, engagement and experience design. You can choose to develop your skills and creativity in any area of design through your final major project. The year is designed to help you showcase the skills and abilities you have developed at level 4 and 5. You will have opportunities to network and engage in freelance projects and exhibit your degree work in the prestigious Crossley Gallery in your end of year show. During this course you will become well equipped in all aspects of: Concepts, research and development Creative exploration Professional practice (production or teaching) OR Final major project (production or teaching) Important Links: Click HERE for the programme specification. For a full list of the University Centre’s regulations and policies please click HERE. Click HERE for The Open University Regulations for Validated Awards. Click HERE for the University Centre Terms & Conditions.
Assessment method
You will be assessed throughout the course by completing projects, presentations, written reviews and evaluations and reflective self-evaluations. Before you hand-in or present a final piece of work there is usually an opportunity for a discussion with your tutor in a one-to-one tutorial. You will be encouraged to submit or present your work-in-progress to your tutor – which will not be graded – to see whether you are on the right lines. There is usually a limit to the amount of feedback that your tutor can give you – please ask them about this. Your assessed work will go through a process of internal moderation and then will be checked by an externally appointed person called an external examiner. At each stage this means that marking and grading is checked and may be adjusted.
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
- Course code:
- 4F47
- Institution code:
- C02
- Campus name:
- Calderdale College Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum of Pass in the Foundation Degree Creative Arts, or an equivalent level 5 award (comprising 240 credits of which 120 must be at level 5), such as a foundation degree or Higher National Diploma in a closely related subject area. All applicants must complete a satisfactory interview as part of the admissions process. A good level of English and Maths is expected, however passes in Level 2 or GCSE qualifications are not absolute requirements. Applications for RPL (RPEL or RPCL) will be considered where relevant experience or learning can be demonstrated, and the University Centre process has been satisfactorily completed. All applicants will be interviewed with a portfolio of visual work and will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the subject.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.calderdale.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-creative-arts-graphic-media-top-up/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7950 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
HX1 3UZ