You will study the following core modules at level 4 and 5;  

Year 1 (level 4): 

• Subject Module: An introduction to the materials, processes and equipment you'll need for creative practice
• Field Module:  Facilitate collaboration to gather business experience, and research into entrepreneurship.
• Constellation Module:  A series of lectures and seminars about how art and design respond to a range of contemporary social, cultural, historical and philosophical issues supporting your personal development as a creative.

Year 2 (level 5):

• Subject Module: Moving outside your comfort zone and experimenting with material process and technologies. You move to developing your own project and showcase you final project in a professional gallery.
• Field Module:  , carry out research into entrepreneurship in relation to Art and Design and collaborate with professional galleries to showcase you work
• Constellation Module: Demonstrating your research and analysis skills in your final constellation submission. Students will undertake a well-balanced mix of theory and practice delivered via a range of teaching methods across the programme.

Demonstrations and Lectures are used to describe processes and techniques, complemented by seminars, individual tuition, group discussion and tutorials.  

Please note: You can apply for this course either through UCAS or directly with the College.  If applying via UCAS please use the following details: Course Code W250, University Code C20, Campus Code = 8, CAVC - Barry Campus.

Tuition Fees: £7,500.00

Applications to the course will be considered on an individual basis. Typical entry requirements are detailed below but if you don’t meet these criteria, then your portfolio of appropriate work and experience will be taken into consideration at interview. Combinations of the qualifications below are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.  Applicants must be 18 or over and for standard entry a minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points is required, which is reflected in the offers below:     

Typical A-Level Offer - DD   

Typical BTEC Offer - relevant BTEC level 3 profile of Pass/Pass/Pass  

The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements   

Typical Access to HE Offer - Pass Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 in a related subject  

• The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
• Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
• Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
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• Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
• Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.