This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Design the future of your dreams. Experiment, learn, and evolve into the professional you. Self-generated briefs give you control over your learning. At Level 4, you will learn fundamental skills across various applied art and design areas. This level allows you to experiment, learn, and have fun trying new things. At Level 5, you will specialise in an area of your interest based on the insights you gained about yourself and your talents during Level 4. You will conduct research to understand how to break into your chosen market. This degree offers the freedom to create work that will help you enter the industry, allowing you to develop briefs that address your own identified needs. You will have opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals on external briefs, building a strong portfolio of relevant work. Throughout this process, experienced staff will support you in further developing your skills. Finally, Level 6 is focused on you and your chosen career. You will begin by researching and creating an academic piece that showcases your knowledge, which informs your Final Major Project. You will spend your entire last year creating an outstanding piece of work to professional standards. This project will serve as your launchpad into your desired design industry, whether it be in applied art, 2D, 3D, or moving image. The staff will help you identify your real strengths and guide you on how to pursue them effectively.
Modules
Level 4 Fundamentals of Visualisation Fundamentals of Digital Design 3D Exploration Styles and Semiotics Applied Art Techniques First Steps in Moving Image Design Level 5 Industry Research Contemporary Issues in Art and Design Industry Practice Fantasy Project Commercial Project Level 6 Final Research Project Final Major Project Professional Practice
Assessment method
100% practical assessments over three years – no exams. Assessment is primarily by projects; students create a solution to a design and/or applied art brief and document the process in a journal or portfolio. There is the opportunity to practice presentation skills, talking with clients and peers to improve communication skills. There are also two modules where the students will write an essay with full academic support; the essay subject matter is chosen by the student and is an opportunity to become knowledgeable about an area of art and design that they are interested in. In Level 6, the students have a choice of how they present the results of their research into their chosen subject and their critical discussion of this research: they may choose to write an extended essay, create a video essay or articles for an academic journal.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- W1T1
- Institution code:
- G80
- Campus name:
- University Centre Grimsby
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Standard offer Applicants will require 80 UCAS points in an art and/or design-related subject, or 60 Access-to-HE Credits (of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3). Applicants are required to hold English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C/4. A portfolio/body of work will be required to evidence an informed interest in and appreciation of the subject area. Non-standard offer Non-standard entry is intended to support students who may not meet the standard academic entry requirements of a HE programme, normally level 3 qualifications which attract UCAS points (for instance A-levels or BTEC level 3 courses). An applicant must be able to demonstrate recent work/experience in the relevant sector, which would give them skills and knowledge comparable to applicants with Level 3 qualifications. All non-traditional applicants will be assessed through an interview assessing their overall interest in the subject matter as well as their current academic skills. They will be set an appropriate piece of work designed to judge their creative and academic skills. A judgement is then made considering their academic potential and relevant experience, and skills. For example, a person may not have a background in design, but has creative flair, excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities and the desire to change careers through training.
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
| EU | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | 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
Accommodation costs are £85-105 per week.
Provider information
University Centre Grimsby
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner Campus
Grimsby
DN34 5BQ
Course contact details
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