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Derby University logo On 1st August 2012 Leek College merged with the University of Derby to become part of its Division of Further Education. From September 2013 everyone joining as a first year student on the Foundation Degrees and HNC’s delivered at Leek College will be studying on awards validated by the University of Derby. It is expected that the subjects offered will be similar to those we currently deliver and full details will be posted in the near future.

Foundation Degree in Contemporary Art Practice

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Aimed at those who wish to add to earlier educational or relevant work experience across a broad range of art, craft and design practice, this Foundation Degree may include painting, sculpture, ceramics, crafts, textiles and photography.
 
The course covers visual studies, contextual studies, development of critical skills and the skills required to run a small art, craft or design business.
Students have access to the art department’s wide range of resources as well as newly updated cross-college learning resources such as the library and IT based learning.

Units Studied

Investigation, Reflection and Expression
Visual Studies 1
Creativity and Social Context
Introduction to Specialist Pathway: Contemporary Art Practice (work based)
Professional and Contextual Studies 1
Exploring Specialist Pathway 1: Contemporary Art Practice (work based)
Reflective Practice
Creative Influences
Exploring Specialist Pathway 2: Contemporary Art Practice (work based)
Visual Studies 2
Personal Development in Specialist Pathway: Contemporary Art Practice
Professional and Contextual Studies 2
Taking Stock: Planning, Reflection and Practice.

How the course is assessed

Lectures and Tutorials,
Coursework,
Assignments,
Reflective Learning Journal,
Seminars,
Workshops,
Visits to Galleries and Exhibitions.

What next?

This course is equivalent to the first two years of a full BA (Hons) degree. Successful students may progress to a BA (Hons) in Entrepreneurship for the Creative and Cultural Industries at Staffordshire University or other Art Degrees dependent on interview.
Key Information Set

Stadardised details and Key Information about this course.

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Accreditation

Course Level

Level 4/5

Duration

3 years, part time. All day Thursday and Friday morning.

Entry Requirements

If you are aged between 18 and 21 the entry requirements are any of the following:
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design.
Mature students are welcome and there are flexible entry requirements for those over 21 based on an interview with the Admissions Tutor.

Fees

£3000 per year. For information about financial support available (including the new Tuition Fee Loan for part-time students) and how to apply visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance or call 0845 300 5090.

Course Leader

Anne-lise Fraser

start of quoteIt’s exciting working with students from a wide age range, seeing how they develop new skills as artists and designers across a diverse range of specialisms from textiles to ceramics, becoming confident in exhibiting and selling their work.