Full Time Foundation Degree in Contemporary Furniture Design

Foundation degree

In Bridgend

£ 630 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Bridgend

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course aims to provide students with the professional and academic development, enabling them to become creative individuals that are responsive to the needs of the Furniture Design/Product Industries. Students will progress through three levels of study, with the Level 3 BA (Top-up) taught at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.

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Location

Start date

Bridgend (Avon)
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Cowbridge Road, CF31 3DF

Start date

On request

About this course

Students should possess at least: A minimum of 2 A Levels at grade C or above (one of which must be an art based subject) or A BTEC National Diploma or equivalent in a related subject with a merit grade or above or A BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies, Art & Design or A mature student with a substantial portfolio of artwork.

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Course programme


Foundation Degree in Contemporary Furniture Design

Length of Course: 2 years, full-time

Campus: Bridgend

Fees: Part-time: £630 per year

Course Description: This course aims to provide students with the professional and academic development, enabling them to become creative individuals that are responsive to the needs of the Furniture Design/Product Industries. Students will progress through three levels of study, with the Level 3 BA (Top-up) taught at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.

They will be provided with the opportunity to develop a sustained body of commercially viable independent practical work, in conjunction with a body of academic research.

Progression: On completion of the course, graduates are equipped with the essential skills to either enter the related 3D Design Industries or continue their studies at BA (Hons) Undergraduate Level.

Entry Requirements: Students should possess at least:

  • A minimum of 2 A Levels at grade C or above (one of which must be an art based subject) or
  • A BTEC National Diploma or equivalent in a related subject with a merit grade or above or
  • A BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies, Art & Design or
  • A mature student with a substantial portfolio of artwork.

What our studens say: "I wanted to improve my design capabilities and my making skills: this course provides for both." Stuart Mchardy, 2nd year student.

Examples of work produced by students on the Foundation Degree in Contemporary Furniture Design:

Chandelier made using sandblasted wine bottles

Easy Recliner in oak, stainless steel and leather

Office Table 25mm thick glass and oak

Photoreal CAD model of alternative Office Table concept

Full Time Foundation Degree in Contemporary Furniture Design

£ 630 + VAT