30Nov
UndergraduateUniversity of Staffordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
In partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College, we're offering you the chance to pursue a foundation degree in Creative Practice This vocational course is designed to meet the needs of the creative and cultural industries and includes the practical skills, knowledge and expertise required to succeed in the sector. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of different approaches to creative practice and discover subject specialism that appeals to you most. So you may choose to develop your practice in a range of medium and approach. For example, photography, fine art, or textiles - the choice is yours. You will experience regular engagement with industry practice and have the opportunity to explore and interact with real world situations that are typical of the sector. You will be expected to develop your skills through a range of activities that typically includes most, if not all of the following activities: Live briefs Competitions Exhibiting and selling work Private commissions Creative enterprise activities in teams and/or individually Working on creative projects with charities, the voluntary sector and other organisations On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: FdA Contemporary Creative Practice
Modules
Year One: Practical Practice; Visual Exploration; Historical and Contemporary Context; Collaborative Working Year Two: Explorative Practice; Industry Communication; Exhibiting Showcase; Creative Futures (Life after University 1)
Assessment method
Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module will give you a variety of opportunities to receive informal feedback from your tutor. These may include classroom discussions, discussions in the virtual learning environment, presentations, milestone assessments, and practice assessments. Informal feedback is developmental and any grades you may receive for these do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- W900
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- Burton and South Derbyshire College
- Campus code:
- G
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Audition
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6350 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6350 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6350 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6350 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6350 | 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 of Staffordshire
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE