STUDY

Experimentation with a range of materials and mark-making techniques will give the opportunity to explore the language of visual arts. You will learn to convey your understanding of formal elements and concepts through diverse methods of visual communication. You will also consider how emerging trends, technology, and personal/artistic sustainability influences your work. Through sharing and discussing ideas with peers and tutors, you will develop personal styles and develop confidence in presenting visual concepts and ideas. This module equips you with the skills to navigate and contribute to the dynamic field of creative arts.

In this module, you will experiment with both traditional and traditional media, exploring a broad range of practical techniques. You will delve into the language of visual arts, learning to analyse and communicate your understanding of formal elements and concepts. You will also examine how trends in the creative industries, as well as technological and entrepreneurial influences, impact your work. Through collaboration of ideas with peers and tutors, you will develop your own personal style and the skills to effectively present visual ideas. This module prepares you for a dynamic career in the visual arts by enhancing your creative and analytical skills.

In this module, you will research and analyse a success story within your field, evaluating its achievements and challenges and presenting your findings. You will explore how historical influences, legislation, and ethics shape current trends, and consider future developments in design. By reflecting on the social and political contexts of your work, you will enhance your understanding of cultural and social expectations and refine your analytical skills. This module aligns design theory with practical application, preparing you for professional projects that address real-world needs in diverse creative settings.

You will explore a case study relevant to your field, analysing key factors of artistic and collaborative practice and presenting your findings to an audience. You will gain insights into the challenges and influences of reaching audiences, the significance of legislation, and ethical and sustainable considerations. You will also plan a creative event or activity, reflecting on your progress and considering how to expand your skills for future academic or vocational progression. This module matches theory with real-world application, preparing you for a career, or further study, in the creative industries.

This module is designed to equip you with fundamental skills for their academic and creative journey and future careers. This module focuses on fostering self-awareness, reflective practice, and professional identity, which are crucial for effective practice. You will engage in activities that enhance your understanding of personal and professional values, ethics, and the impact of their own experiences on their professional behaviour. The module also emphasizes the development of academic and transferable skills, such as critical thinking, research, and effective communication, which are vital for success in higher education and professional settings.

This module enables you to create a project tailored to your future career or academic aspirations and goals. You will develop a comprehensive proposal for an industry-related or academic project, conducting detailed research on relevant opportunities, audiences, costs, and potential funding streams. Your project should include a realistic and achievable timeline, defined outcomes, and should demonstrate how it will impact your professional growth. By aligning your work with industry standards, you will enhance your portfolio and prospects for further study or a successful career in the Creative Arts, supported by guidance from academic and industry experts.

In this module, you will develop a broad-based portfolio that includes annotated examples of your work across different contexts and purposes, showcasing your ability to communicate effectively within your chosen specialism, and your ability to analyse and reflect on your own work. You will also write a 1,000-word report analysing a key movement, designer, artist, or practitioner who has influenced your field. This report will highlight how their work has shaped contemporary practices and its relevance and influence to your projects. By the end of this module, you will have a compelling portfolio and a deeper understanding of significant influential elements within your specialism, increasing your readiness for a professional career or further study in the creative industries.

In this module, you will undertake a major brief that showcases your understanding of how arts practitioners achieve success within national and international contexts. You will work independently to identify projects that fulfil a specific need or aspiration, which could range from industry-directed tasks to significant academic research. Potential projects could include revitalising a cultural venue, organising a major creative event, or conducting in-depth research on a cultural subject. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of your project, including client engagement, creative execution, and professional considerations like financial management, legal requirements, and ethical standards. This module prepares you for a successful career by developing your project management skills and your ability to work independently and collaboratively in the creative industries.

In this module, you will delve into professional responsibilities, teamwork, and strategic planning. Reflect on how your skills have developed throughout your Foundation degree and plan the next steps to achieve your personal goals and objectives. A key component of this module is working collaboratively to organise an activity or event that showcases your accomplishments to a broader audience. You will address professional considerations including health and safety, permissions and consent, funding opportunities, and information dissemination to stakeholders and audiences, equipping you with essential skills for a successful career in the creative industries

The overall aim of this module is to extend your knowledge and appreciation of research issues, from an examination and understanding of methodologies and means of their application, to an understanding of the importance of research in the broad context of professional practice. A range of practice related topics will be utilised to explore the content of this module. An increasing emphasis on theoretically informed practice which requires professional practitioners to be able to reliably access, and implement appropriate research evidence. This ability requires an understanding of the wider context of research methods, concepts and applications that are consistent with the academic and professional requirements to develop both knowledge and skills. 

Experimentation with a range of materials and mark-making techniques will give the opportunity to explore the language of visual arts. You will learn to convey your understanding of formal elements and concepts through diverse methods of visual communication. You will also consider how emerging trends, technology, and personal/artistic sustainability influences your work. Through sharing and discussing ideas with peers and tutors, you will develop personal styles and develop confidence in presenting visual concepts and ideas. This module equips you with the skills to navigate and contribute to the dynamic field of creative arts.

In this module, you will experiment with both traditional and traditional media, exploring a broad range of practical techniques. You will delve into the language of visual arts, learning to analyse and communicate your understanding of formal elements and concepts. You will also examine how trends in the creative industries, as well as technological and entrepreneurial influences, impact your work. Through collaboration of ideas with peers and tutors, you will develop your own personal style and the skills to effectively present visual ideas. This module prepares you for a dynamic career in the visual arts by enhancing your creative and analytical skills.

In this module, you will research and analyse a success story within your field, evaluating its achievements and challenges and presenting your findings. You will explore how historical influences, legislation, and ethics shape current trends, and consider future developments in design. By reflecting on the social and political contexts of your work, you will enhance your understanding of cultural and social expectations and refine your analytical skills. This module aligns design theory with practical application, preparing you for professional projects that address real-world needs in diverse creative settings.

You will explore a case study relevant to your field, analysing key factors of artistic and collaborative practice and presenting your findings to an audience. You will gain insights into the challenges and influences of reaching audiences, the significance of legislation, and ethical and sustainable considerations. You will also plan a creative event or activity, reflecting on your progress and considering how to expand your skills for future academic or vocational progression. This module matches theory with real-world application, preparing you for a career, or further study, in the creative industries.

This module is designed to equip you with fundamental skills for their academic and creative journey and future careers. This module focuses on fostering self-awareness, reflective practice, and professional identity, which are crucial for effective practice. You will engage in activities that enhance your understanding of personal and professional values, ethics, and the impact of their own experiences on their professional behaviour. The module also emphasizes the development of academic and transferable skills, such as critical thinking, research, and effective communication, which are vital for success in higher education and professional settings.

This module enables you to create a project tailored to your future career or academic aspirations and goals. You will develop a comprehensive proposal for an industry-related or academic project, conducting detailed research on relevant opportunities, audiences, costs, and potential funding streams. Your project should include a realistic and achievable timeline, defined outcomes, and should demonstrate how it will impact your professional growth. By aligning your work with industry standards, you will enhance your portfolio and prospects for further study or a successful career in the Creative Arts, supported by guidance from academic and industry experts.

In this module, you will develop a broad-based portfolio that includes annotated examples of your work across different contexts and purposes, showcasing your ability to communicate effectively within your chosen specialism, and your ability to analyse and reflect on your own work. You will also write a 1,000-word report analysing a key movement, designer, artist, or practitioner who has influenced your field. This report will highlight how their work has shaped contemporary practices and its relevance and influence to your projects. By the end of this module, you will have a compelling portfolio and a deeper understanding of significant influential elements within your specialism, increasing your readiness for a professional career or further study in the creative industries.

In this module, you will undertake a major brief that showcases your understanding of how arts practitioners achieve success within national and international contexts. You will work independently to identify projects that fulfil a specific need or aspiration, which could range from industry-directed tasks to significant academic research. Potential projects could include revitalising a cultural venue, organising a major creative event, or conducting in-depth research on a cultural subject. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of your project, including client engagement, creative execution, and professional considerations like financial management, legal requirements, and ethical standards. This module prepares you for a successful career by developing your project management skills and your ability to work independently and collaboratively in the creative industries.

In this module, you will delve into professional responsibilities, teamwork, and strategic planning. Reflect on how your skills have developed throughout your Foundation degree and plan the next steps to achieve your personal goals and objectives. A key component of this module is working collaboratively to organise an activity or event that showcases your accomplishments to a broader audience. You will address professional considerations including health and safety, permissions and consent, funding opportunities, and information dissemination to stakeholders and audiences, equipping you with essential skills for a successful career in the creative industries.

The overall aim of this module is to extend your knowledge and appreciation of research issues, from an examination and understanding of methodologies and means of their application, to an understanding of the importance of research in the broad context of professional practice. A range of practice related topics will be utilised to explore the content of this module. An increasing emphasis on theoretically informed practice which requires professional practitioners to be able to reliably access, and implement appropriate research evidence. This ability requires an understanding of the wider context of research methods, concepts and applications that are consistent with the academic and professional requirements to develop both knowledge and skills.