**Official Course Title: Foundation Degree Arts – Furniture** Study at a specialist college with the assurance of a university qualification. Develop your passions and reach your potential in a small, welcoming environment within a community of like-minded people. **Why choose West Dean College of Arts and Conservation?** An international reputation for excellence in conservation and arts education. 94% of students studying at the College* felt the programme had enhanced their skills and abilities (*2019 student survey) A rich arts environment and a focus on craft skills with vocational application. Be inspired by the unique historic character and beautiful South Downs setting. Located close to Chichester and the South Coast, with easy access to London. **The Course** The Foundation Degree in Historic Craft Practices is designed to give you well-rounded woodworking theory and skills that will enhance your employment prospects or allow you to continue your studies in higher education. Furniture making projects become more challenging as the course progresses and may incorporate your own designs. In the second year students may choose to continue to develop their furniture making and finishing proficiency or begin to develop basic skills in furniture restoration/conservation. **You can expect** To develop excellent practical skills To learn how material properties influence practice and making To learn historic metalwork techniques To learn from dedicated and experienced tutors who are practicing professionals and well-connected in the sector **Learning environment** Low student: tutor ratio Workshop access 8.30am-9pm, 7 days a week Interdisciplinary environment Visits from practicing crafts-persons and specialists from the heritage and private sectors Visits to museums and active links with heritage bodies Work placements and work-related projects **Exceptional facilities** You will work in our specialist furniture workshop which is equipped with a full range of power and hand tools and individual work spaces. Collaboration with other disciplines (e.g. metals and clocks) makes for a uniquely enriched learning environment. Facilities include: A dedicated finishing area Separate machine shop Analytical laboratory Photography space IT suite with specialist databases On-site Art and Conservation Library with thousands of specialist books and journals **Teaching** You are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, external trips and visits and workshop practicals. In addition, you have personal tutorials with your subject tutor. At level 4 you typically have around 18-19 contact hours per week. At level 5 you typically have around 16-17 contact hours per week. **Independent learning** When not attending lectures, seminars and workshop or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library and preparing coursework assignments and presentations. **Overall workload** Level 4: 53% of your time is spent in scheduled teaching and learning activity Scheduled teaching and learning: 633 hours Independent learning: 567 hours Level 5: 50% of your time is spent in scheduled teaching and learning activity Scheduled teaching and learning: 600 hours Independent learning: 600 hours

HC-M1 Materials Technology: delivered in pathway workshop and cross-curricular, HC-D1 Drawing and Aesthetics, HC-R1 Study/Research Skills, HC-M2 Materials Technology (Metal/Wood): delivered in pathway workshop and cross-curricular, HC-H2 History of Craft, HC-C2M1/C/F/ME Craft Skills, HC-P3 Professional Skills incl. work placement, HC-R1 Study/Research Skills, HC-C1M1/C/ME Craft Skills, HC-P4 Professional Portfolio: student led. Modules correct at October 2019, they may be subject to change.

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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.

Course code: FFU1

Institution code: W31

Campus Name: West Dean College

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/degrees-and-diplomas/courses/diploma-conservation-restoration-of-furniture-and-related-objects#entry-requirements

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If English is not your first language, or you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country, you will be required to provide evidence of your English language ability. International applicants should provide evidence of English language ability to Level B2 (IELTS 6.0).

Find out more about the English language requirements at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation.

https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/international-students#english-language

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EU	12690.0	Year 1
International	12690.0	Year 1
England	12690.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	12690.0	Year 1
Scotland	12690.0	Year 1
Wales	12690.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	12690.0	Year 1

Course fees are the same for UK and international students. Included is mandatory study trip costs of £400, which typically includes tailored visits to collections/exhibitions of specific interest to the programme of study. Lunch, accommodation and other living expenses are additional. To find out more visit: https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/student-information/admissions#living-costs

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