Course Summary

This programme gives you the opportunity to work in a variety of specialisms including, Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Photography and Digital Media. Over the course of the two years you will develop a personal portfolio and also take part in an exhibition of your own work. In the second you will be directed towards how to best prepare for employment within the creative industries or how to take the next step into the final year of a full degree. This course offers a much more personal experience with smaller class sizes than larger universities. The course is intended for anyone with a passion for art and is looking for a potential future professional career in the visual arts sector. It is aimed at any student who wishes to develop their skills in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography.

Course Details - Modules

Over this 2 year programme you will complete 16 units which could include: Year 1 * visual Communication in Art and Design *Ideas Generation and Development in Art and Design *Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art and Design * Professional Practice in Art & Design * Digital Media in Art and Design * Drawing Techniques and Processes in Art & Design * Communication with Images in Art and Design * Exhibition of Art Work Year 2 * Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation * Digital Image Creation and Development * Ideas in Context * Visual and Personal Presentation * Personal Development through Drawing * Art, Design and Media Practice within the Digital Environment * References and sources in Art and Design * Employability Skills

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 7Y8N

Institution code: C69

Campus Name: Bede Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


You will need to have a minimum of 32 UCAS points to apply for the course. It is also desirable that you have at least a level 2 qualification in English and maths. mature candidates will be considered without the formal qualifications, dependent upon former experience. All applicants will need to attend an interview, where you will need to bring a portfolio and sketchbooks containing examples of your current work.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 5999.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5999.0 Year 1
Scotland 5999.0 Year 1
Wales 5999.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please see provider website for additional costs/fee information.

Provider information

Bede Centre
Durham Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sunderland
SR3 4AH

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