University of Staffordshire - Art and Design BA (Hons)

University of Staffordshire

Art and Design BA (Hons)

This program provides a one-year foundation in art and design. It is ideal for anyone interested in exploring different disciplines and developing their own practice in a studio setting.
We give students their own dedicated workspace within an art or design studio. Our faculty are active professionals in their fields, and they provide our students with the necessary skills to earn a degree from the School of Digital, Technologies, and Arts.

Entry Requirements

  • Typical UCAS Offer: 48 points
  • A levels: A, DD, EEE
  • BTEC: PPP
  • A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

All applicants are individually assessed via a portfolio review

Career Prospects

The foundation year of this course prepares students to gain their full BA (Hons) degree in any one of a range of art and design disciplines. After completing the foundation year which is shared across all of these disciplines, you will specialise for the following three years on one of these courses: 3D Designer Maker, Animation, Cartoon and Comic Arts, Fashion Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Product Design, Stop Motion Animation and Puppet Making, Surface Pattern Design, Textile Surfaces or Transport Design.


Course Details

Throughout the foundation year, you will take modules from various art and design disciplines. The breadth and diversity of our projects will allow you to discover, explore, and identify your unique artistic direction. As a result, our teaching staff can assist you in determining the best path for you.
This is the path you will take for the next three years as you specialize in a specific discipline and develop your creative practice within it.

Year 1

Compulsory Modules:
Major Project 40 credits
Team Challenge 20 credits
Theory & Practice In Art & Design 20 credits
Optional Modules:
Ideas Generation In Art 20 credits
Ideas Generation In Design 20 credits
Problem-Solving In Art 20 credits
Problem-Solving In Design 20 credits

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