City of Sunderland College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This programme gives you the opportunity to work in a variety of specialisms including, Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Photography and Digital Media. Over the course of the two years you will develop a personal portfolio and also take part in an exhibition of your own work. In the second you will be directed towards how to best prepare for employment within the creative industries or how to take the next step into the final year of a full degree. This course offers a much more personal experience with smaller class sizes than larger universities. The course is intended for anyone with a passion for art and is looking for a potential future professional career in the visual arts sector. It is aimed at any student who wishes to develop their skills in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography.
Modules
Over this 2 year programme you will complete 16 units which could include: Year 1 * visual Communication in Art and Design *Ideas Generation and Development in Art and Design *Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art and Design * Professional Practice in Art & Design * Digital Media in Art and Design * Drawing Techniques and Processes in Art & Design * Communication with Images in Art and Design * Exhibition of Art Work Year 2 * Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation * Digital Image Creation and Development * Ideas in Context * Visual and Personal Presentation * Personal Development through Drawing * Art, Design and Media Practice within the Digital Environment * References and sources in Art and Design * Employability Skills
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- 7Y8N
- Institution code:
- C69
- Campus name:
- Bede Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unable to accept International Applicants
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
You will need to have a minimum of 32 UCAS points to apply for the course. It is also desirable that you have at least a level 2 qualification in English and maths. mature candidates will be considered without the formal qualifications, dependent upon former experience. All applicants will need to attend an interview, where you will need to bring a portfolio and sketchbooks containing examples of your current work.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6165 | 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
Please see provider website for additional costs/fee information.
Provider information
City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre
Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH