Applied Art (with Foundation Year)

Wrexham University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Digital media, production, and technologyFilm studiesFashion, textiles, and jewelleryProduct design

A-Level Entry

EEE - DDD

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

About this course

Why choose this course? Unleash your creativity with our Applied Art degree where you will focus on the high-quality craft skills needed to launch your professional artistic career. We will help you develop your material and design expertise and versatility through ceramics, metal, jewellery and mixed media.

You will:

  • Learn the art of high-quality making, originality and how to create personal responses to materials and processes.

  • Not only take your creativity and innovation to the next level, but also develop entrepreneurial skills to ensure you are industry ready.

  • Be able to combine your conceptual and technical skills in applied arts with the professional skills needed to be a successful maker.

  • Develop interpersonal skills through collaborative projects and teamwork, further preparing you for your career after your degree.

    Key Course Features: -Excellent gallery and commercial links, with the focus on craft skills to enable you to become exceptional makers. -In addition to developing your creative skills, you will learn business skills in areas such as pricing, publicity and marketing; we are consistently praised by external examiners for how well prepared our students are for professional life. -You will be taught by a team of research-active practitioners who exhibit their own work both nationally and internationally. -Work on live projects, exhibitions, competitions and commissions for public and private clients, giving you confidence to develop your portfolio and your future career. -Showcase your work in an end of year degree show exhibition - Take a look at the Quintesse Degree Show 2024

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades EEE - DDD
    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points
    BTEC PPP - MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
    3421 Interior designers
    3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
    3411 Artists
    5413 Tailors and dressmakers
    5441 Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Wrexham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Product design