Level: Undergraduate
Study Mode: Full-time /Part-time
Duration: 1 year (full-time) 2 years (part-time)
Application: To UCAS (full-time) Direct to the College (part-time)
Application Deadline: 15 Jan 2010
UCAS Course Code: W235
Institution Code: H18
Validated By: University of Wales
The top-up degree programme has been designed for students who have successfully completed an HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject and now wish to convert their existing qualification into a full BA honours qualification.
This flexible way of studying allows students from other institutions the opportunity to join our existing 3rd year BA (Hons) students for the final year. It also provides a natural progression route for students completing one of our own foundation degrees
This degree is validated and awarded by the University of Wales. For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk
Students will be encouraged to develop their thinking and understanding to become independent and critically aware practitioners in their chosen field. This will include undertaking a major piece of theoretical work as well as improving their technical and creative skills through a programme of negotiated projects.
Students will also be expected to exhibit, take up live briefs and competitions, together with any opportunities that will improve their understanding of the creative industries and their own professional development. There will also be the opportunity to exhibit at a national level at major events such as New Designers.
The year provides a platform on which students are able to consolidate their prior learning, integrate and apply this knowledge and continue to develop a personal pathway. They will combine and further their skills and contextual understanding in order to meet the vocational demands and opportunities available in their career development. The curriculum will encourage students to develop innovative processes and designs and to then communicate these ideas effectively in professional situations. Throughout this level the main emphasis will be on students developing and undertaking independent learning whilst following individual programmes of study. Personal, relevant, in depth contextual referencing and research will substantiate and advance both critical thinking and professional practice. The development of personal attributes will be encouraged to enable students to confidently approach career opportunities.
The BA (Hons) Textile Design Top up will improve student awareness of the working environment and although it is a subject specific course many of the skills developed will be transferable.
Students can find employment in the following areas:
• Studio Designer in industry or Freelance work relating to both Fashion and Interiors
• Design based work related to the textile industry such as retail buying and visual merchandising
• Retail styling for publications and magazines
• Trend/Colour forecasting
• Teaching, Lecturing
• Textile Technical Demonstrator/Instructor
• Arts or Craft Officers for museums/galleries
• Community Arts Projects
• Art Therapy
Successful completion of a Foundation Degree (FdA) or HND related subject
Portfolio
English as a second language: IELTS 6.0 at enrolment
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