Course summary
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, brings together two Further and Higher Education colleges to make one strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the vision, resources and expertise to best support the evolving and growing skills demands in the region and beyond. Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and the beautiful Dorset countryside, our campuses offer a diverse range of courses, training and CPD that cater to a wide array of interests, career paths and business needs. Across our two campuses we offer full and part-time higher education courses, with Weymouth focussing on vocational courses such as art, media, performing arts, health and social care, sport and public services and Kingston Maurward specialising in land-based courses covering subjects such as agriculture, wildlife, ecology and conservation. Together, we focus on the best interests of students, staff and employers in our local community and beyond, with industry-standard facilities, experienced teaching staff and outstanding support in a diverse, vibrant and welcoming environment. The Foundation Degree in Art and Design Practice (delivered in partnership with University of Plymouth) on our Weymouth Campus will develop skills in traditional disciplines and contemporary practices as well as exploring new media. In Year 1 (Level 4) there will be five studio based and one professional practice module. Throughout these modules there will be a choice of sub briefs which will allow students to choose a project with equal learning experiences and opportunities allowing for outcomes appropriate for personal interests and professional aspirations. Year 2 (Level 5) study is aimed at allowing students exploration and development of their personal creative practice and build upon their autonomy as practitioners. Two modules will establish a foundation for personal Art and Design practice. There is a project based module giving the opportunity to define and explore a creative project allowing the student to develop their personal studio practice. Two further modules will allow the student to identify and test their creative practice within the studio and to present their creative conclusions. The final module will enable the student the opportunity to research and develop their professional persona and to establish an appropriate network of opportunities for their creative practice.
Modules
Proposed modules: Year 1: Initiating Creative Practice; Studio Practice 1; Studio Practice 2; Studio Practice 3; Personal Studio Practice; Professional Practice. Year 2: Research; Creative Solutions; Negotiated Project; Development of Visual Language; Consolidation; Professional Identity.
Assessment method
This course is assessed through a combination of coursework and exhibition.
How to apply
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:
- W201
- Institution code:
- W66
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Weymouth College)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International applicants will be required to have an IELTS score of 6 achieved within the last two years to apply for this course. International students will be charged an additional £250 admin fee on top of the tuition fee.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - A* - E
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*D* - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants will normally be invited for interview and should be able to show a recent portfolio of work.
Portfolio
Applicants will normally be invited for interview and should be able to show a recent portfolio of work.
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to have an IELTS score of 5.5/6 achieved within the last two years to apply for this course.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £6750 | Year 1 |
EU | £6750 | Year 1 |
International | £6750 | Year 1 |
England | £6750 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6750 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6750 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6750 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £6750 | 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
Provider information
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College
Cranford Avenue
Weymouth
DT4 7LQ