Idea generation and problem solving are at the heart of this course, designed to enable you to develop visual solutions with originality and flair.

The course has been designed to enable you to develop critical contextual skills, emphasising creative growth through research. Central to our ethos is the idea that through exposure to art theory, analysis of contextual material, and via your own practices of critical reflection you can develop a heightened sense of critical-visual awareness. We’ll train you in how to turn that awareness into a series of effective strategies to convey meaning—dynamically and consistently.

The course is interdisciplinary and cross-specialist, enabling you to explore a range of specialisms to develop an individual creative process. Vocational at its core, we enable students to develop an understanding of the professional world of art and design too, so you can make your own indelible mark as you progress.

The programme is formulated to enable creative individuals with interests as diverse as Printmaking, Drawing & Painting, Mixed Media and 3D Creation pathways.

What is the Degree like?

Listen to the Course Director explain a little about how we teach, the structure of your degree, and how we approach your learning at each stage of the programme.

Usual Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff: 96 points

GCSE: Maths and English - 4/C and above
A Level: CCC
Pearson BTEC
L3 National Ext. Diploma: MMM

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Please note, 120 credits must be achieved in order to progress to year two of your degree and a further 120 (totalling 240) credits must be achieved to progress to year three.

Applicants who do not meet the published entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis based upon prior learning and relevant experience.

Typical Module Diet

Period of Study

Three Years Full-time

The University Studies at WSC Admissions Policy contains information on our English Language requirements.

Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Fees

£8,500 per year full-time
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Details of any incidental costs related on this course can be found on the course factsheet.

Study will be delivered at the West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus (Out Risbygate).

Additional Potential Costs:

Prior to starting the course there will be a kit list which is anticipated to cost approximately £80, however you may have many of these items already.

We estimate that our students spend around £150 for materials, per annum as well as an additional £100-£150 for end of year exhibitions per annum. Alongside this, we approximate that students may need to spend roughly £100 towards travel costs for module trips each year. Optional residential trips may be organised at key points throughout the programme. The cost of these will vary depending on location.