Kingston University London - Creative and Cultural Industries: Events and Experiences Design BA (Hons)

Kingston University London

Creative and Cultural Industries: Events and Experiences Design BA (Hons)

This course prepares you for a career in exhibitions and events in the creative industries. You will develop practical and analytical skills for the curation, conception, resourcing, marketing, and budgeting of an exhibition or event.

You will learn to visualize, collaborate, experiment, and project management as you work on real-world projects with other students and industry professionals. You will also develop your knowledge of the creative industries, exploring topics such as design thinking, branding, and strategy for creative organizations. You will have creative freedom and be encouraged to undertake non-commercial creative projects.

The course also offers opportunities to work on live projects with creative companies and institutions, as well as alongside your classmates in our student-powered creative agency, Studio KT1. 

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • These inspiring creative spaces are accessible to you all, irrespective of which course you're studying; you can try your hand at everything from sculpture to animation, to photography and bookbinding.
  • Kingston has world-class 3D workshops, digital media labs, and film, photography, and printmaking facilities, which you'll be encouraged to explore through our ethos of Thinking Through Making.
  • You'll gain valuable experience by working on a variety of paid live briefs through our very own creative agency – StudioKT1.com.

Entry Requirements

  • UCAS tariff points:

     

    112-128
  • Level 3 qualifications (i.e. A-levels, BTEC Diploma, Access Diploma, IB Diploma, etc.).
  • IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5.

Career Prospects

The Curation, Exhibition and Events BA (Hons) degree prepares you for a career in exhibitions and events management in the creative sector. You will develop showcases for organisations within fashion, art, media, broadcasting and publishing. 

Kingston School of Art's graduates work in organisations such as the Barbican, Foundling Museum, Hauser & Wirth, National Archives, Open-City, the London Transport Museum and the V&A Museum. Others have established their own consultancies and events companies or pursued careers in academia and research.

Course Details

You will study cultural entrepreneurship and explore ways of building a sustainable independent career. You will further your knowledge and skills in the curation and execution of events.

The major project in your final year will be a visual project, business or marketing plan, or consultancy project for a company. 

You will research and identify a current curatorial challenge and provide visual communication solutions that are tailored for the chosen audience. You will be challenged and guided by your supervisors to achieve your potential.

Year 1

Visual Narratives & Design Thinking: Creating compelling stories, creative problem solving
History & Context of the Creative Industries: Content, critique & competition

Year 2

Curation, Exhibition and Events 1
Customer Mindfulness
Creative Project Management
Live case study

Year 3

Curation, Exhibition and Events 2
Culturepreneurship
The Major Project

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