Course summary
The Foundation degree is a 2 year program in Art and Design that covers a broad range of specialist pathways and introduces you to contemporary practitioners while working with business, organizations and communities on live projects. The program has been developed to integrate art and design practices and the creative industries, preparing you for higher education progression and employment. The aim of the program is to enable you to complete a Foundation Degree through a series of modules which will inform your own practice through practical, theoretical and vocational studies. The program has been designed to deliver a learning experience and qualification that suits the intake of Level 4 students at the University Centre. Year 1 Modules (level 4) Visual and material contextual research Traditional and Digital Material Practice Exploration Professional Practice in art and design Working Methods, sources and References Individual Project Year 2 Modules (level 5) Specialist Contextual Investigation and Research Traditional and Digital Material Practice Personal Pathway Professional Practice in the Creative Industries Final Major Project: Advanced Specialist Skills/Exhibition
Modules
Level 4: Visual and Material Contextual Research Traditional and Digital Material Practice Professional Practice in Art and Design Working Methods, Sources and References Individual Project Level 5: Specialist Contextual Studies in the Creative Industries Traditional and Digital Material Practice Personal Pathway Professional Practice in the Creative Industries Final Major Project: Advanced Specialist Skills and Exhibition
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- WR19
- 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
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
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.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
Student satisfaction
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6950 | Year 1 |
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