Course summary
The FdA Design and Materials course enables you to begin to find your individual identity as a designer and maker and to help you locate yourself in the wider world of the creative industries in relevant ways. It is aimed at students who wish to develop areas including studio ceramics, jewellery, textiles, print and enamelling. The course is interdisciplinary in nature (enabling and encouraging you to work in more than one material or process area) and you will explore a wide range of media and processes to arrive at your own direction, working more independently over the two years. A lively and experimental approach is encouraged; practical workshops will allow you to explore and develop skills using a wide range of 2D and 3D materials, and digital media. It is regarded as critical to your development that you are free to move between areas and can seek out and devise your own means to combine materials and processes, as appropriate to your aims. You will focus at level 4 on how to communicate visually, to explore strategies for creative thinking, creative experimentation and methods of communication in your creative practice. You will have the opportunity to work with a broad range of practical processes, both physical and digital, that can support and enhance the communication of your creative ideas. You will also be actively taking part in creative conversations and debates in the studio, in workplaces (visits and placements) and through our lecture and seminar programme. You will find out about historical and contemporary theoretical and social contexts for design, materials and making as well as professional organisations and business contexts. Your developing professional and transferrable skills will include critical strategies that will inform your own personal approach to creative thinking and the making of your practical work. You will participate in exhibitions and enterprises to build a professional network and to market your work. Part time routes are available. For more information, please email [email protected] GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES: • Designer-makers • Applied artists • A career within the ever-expanding creative industries sector
Modules
Level 4 Modules Creative Thinking and Visual Communication Introductory Workshops Developing Practice Professional Studies Exploring Contextual Environments Level 5 modules Design Projects Negotiated Project Self-Promotion and Professional Context Contextualising Practice
Assessment method
Coursework, Practical assignments and presentations
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
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- W2W2
- Institution code:
- S55
- Campus name:
- Bristol School of Art
- Campus code:
- Q
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)
Please submit a transcript of modules to be considered for year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. SGS welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application. If English isn't your first language you will need to undertake an IELTS qualification achieving an overall grade of 6 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent) GSCE requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4. We will consider GCSE Maths grade D
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
English language requirements
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
England | £8500 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College)
Filton Avenue
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7AT