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Foundation Year Art and Design BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Sheffield ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    4 Years

- Familiarise yourself with the staff, facilities and community at the Sheffield Institute of Arts.
- Study a broad range of subjects which span those provided by the Department of Art and Design.
- Acquire a well-rounded understanding of the creative industries, and typical roles within them.
- Specialise and grow creatively, with excellent academic and professional development support.

About this course

Gain the skills and confidence you need tackle our art and design degrees.
This course allows you to study an art and design degree, even if you haven't got the right qualifications. You'll develop skills and familiarise yourself with our facilities, preparing for more specialised studies.

This must include at least 32 points from at least one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (to include a relevant subject, such as Art, Design, Design Technology, Textiles and Graphics). For example:CDD at A Level with a grade C in a relevant subject.MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.A combination of qualifications which must include an A level grade C or BTEC grade M in a relevant subject and may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies

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Subjects

  • Staff
  • Art History
  • Design
  • Art Direction
  • Design techniques
  • Art design
  • Art
  • Art Photography
  • Artisans
  • Multidisciplinary
  • Articulate
  • Creative community

Course programme


How you learn

This course is part of the Sheffield Institute of Arts — our creative community within Sheffield Hallam.In this one-year course, you'll be introduced to art and design disciplines — helping you to decide which area you want to specialise in. A multidisciplinary approach is embedded in the course, providing a broad understanding of creative careers and fields, as well as a chance to explore different processes, techniques and media.Throughout, you're encouraged to push the boundaries of what you already know through challenging design briefs.

You learn through:
  • individual and group projects
  • skills development and workshop
  • tutorial support
  • critiques
  • lectures and seminars
  • field trips
  • Blackboard (VLE)
  • self-directed study
Applied learning

Field trips

There are field trips that take place throughout the course, providing you with insight into real-world creative roles and environments.

Networking opportunities

The course is based around familiarising yourself not only with the study areas on our art and design degrees, but with the Sheffield Hallam Institute of Arts in general. You'll meet students, staff and visiting lecturers throughout the programme, with ample opportunity for networking.

Foundation Year Art and Design BA (Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.