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PROSPECTUS 2022 - 23
CREATIVE ARTS
somerset.ac.uk
CONTENTS
4 Facilities 36 Creative Digital &
Graphic Design
10 Access to HE
Foundation Degree
12 Higher & Degree
38 Creative Digital &
Level Apprenticeships
Graphic Design
14 Art & Design BA (Hons) Top-up
ORDERS WORTH OVER Foundation Diploma
£100m
40 Media Make-up
ARE PLACED DURING 16 Creative Fashion and Textiles BA (Hons)
LONDON FASHION WEEK. BA (Hons)
43 Media Make-up
(British Fashion Council) 20 Creative Fashion and Textiles Foundation Degree
Foundation Degree
47 Media Make-up
23 Creative Fashion and Textiles BA (Hons) Top-up
ALMOST BA (Hons) Top-up
49 Media Production
1 IN 8
27 Fine Art Foundation Degree
UK BUSINESSES BA (Hons)
51 Music Production
ARE CREATIVE BUSINESSES. 31 Fine Art HND
(www.creativeindustriesfederation.com/statistics)
Foundation Degree
53 Performance Arts
33 Fine Art Level 4
BA (Hons) Top-up
CREATIVE JOBS ARE FUTURE-PROOF. 55 Where to find us
87%
34 Creative Digital &
OF CREATIVE JOBS ARE AT A LOW Graphic Design 57 University
OR NO RISK OF AUTOMATION. BA (Hons) Centre Somerset
(www.creativeindustriesfederation.com/statistics)
course list
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Facilities
Our creative arts degrees There are three purpose-built media
are based at our Arts House make-up studios, including two
in Taunton, and a £12 million professional-standard studio spaces
refurbishment has enhanced the with 20 mirrored stations in each,
facilities to industry standard, and a workshop-based room with
offering students the chance to workbenches and ceiling extraction.
use a blend of traditional and
contemporary processes to We have a fume room where students
create their work. Creativity and can use processes such as fibre
making is at the heart of what glass moulding and EasyFlo, as well
we do here and our strong links as a specialist foam latex booth.
with industry ensure you will be
well prepared for a successful Our fashion manufacture room
career in this booming industry. housing industrial sewing machines,
over lockers, leather machines
Workshop spaces include airy art and cover seamers. Large pattern
studios with life drawing rooms, and cutting tables are available
plenty of scope for collaborative as well as plenty of mannequins
work and specialist workshops and six industrial irons.
for ceramics, casting, woodwork,
metalwork and photography.
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In the fabric print room, students can Also in the Arts House is a live
design and experiment with fabric production switcher for broadcast,
and techniques such as flocking, professional and AV users. Our
foiling, devoré and sublimation Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio is
printing. There are also vacuum designed for both broadcasters and
print tables and dyeing facilities. AV professionals. The studio is perfect
for live production, episodic television,
A 3D room supporting laser cutting, web shows, AV or even live coverage
digital fabric printing and digital of video gaming competitions.
embroidery gives students a variety
of processes and techniques Music students are catered
to mix and get creative with. for in our custom-built music
production and mastering studios
We also have a traditional print room and recording facilities with
for printing processes such as lino/ high-end soundproof booth.
block printing, drypoint etching,
monoprinting and collograph printing.
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All students also have access to MAC
and PC computer suites with a full
range of creative software packages
and there is a common space and
public gallery for student exhibitions.
Creativity and making is
at the heart of what we do
here and our strong links
with industry ensure you
will be well prepared for a
successful career in this
booming industry.
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Access to HE
An Access to Higher Education Teaching and Assessment Therapy degrees at the University of
Diploma is designed to provide a The majority of modules are Plymouth; Occupational Therapy at
route for learners aged 19 or over taught via lectures; other teaching Liverpool University; Marine Biology
who possess few or no formal methods include seminars, tutorials, at Portsmouth University; Social
qualifications to progress to workshops and guided learning/ Work at the University of Bath; or
university-level study. It can lead to independent activities. The Access to Health & Social Care degrees here at
a wide range of career and Higher HE course utilises a blended learning University Centre Somerset (Taunton).
Education opportunities here at approach, and some sessions will
University Centre Somerset or at be delivered online. There is one Duration: 30 weeks
another university of your choice. exam unit and you will also produce Location: Taunton
a portfolio of work over the year,
We currently offer six different routes, from which you will accumulate Entry requirements:
each with particular progression credits towards the Diploma. Whilst there are no specific academic
opportunities linked to them. entry requirements, candidates
Where does it lead? will need a sound grasp of basic
Courses include: Successful completion of this course skills in English and maths. Given
• Nursing & Midwifery will provide you with a qualification the course is an intensive and
• Science that will allow you to apply to study demanding one-year programme,
• Social Science a university-level course. In recent students will require determination
• Sport Science* years, students have gone on to study and resilience, and evidence of
• Physio and Sports Therapy* a wide range of subjects including this will be asked for at interview.
• Computing* Biomedical Science, Medicine, and
Nursing degrees at UWE Bristol; You are required to be aged 19
In addition, the Access to HE Nursing, Midwifery, and Occupational or over and may be eligible for a
course includes core study skills loan to cover your course fees.
sessions to support learning and
progression. These include:
• Research and Study Skills
If you complete an Access to HE course and then
• Digital Skills
go on and complete a degree or other recognised
• English
higher education course, you will not have to repay the
• Maths
remaining loan for the Access to HE course.
• UCAS application support
• Tutorial.
*Subject to approval
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Higher & Degree Level
Apprenticeships
Higher & Degree Level Apprenticeships
How long is an Apprenticeship? Our Apprenticeship offer is continually developing and changing due
With the introduction of the Outstanding with Ofsted inspectors Why choose an Apprenticeship? A Higher or Degree Level to business demands and changes to the Apprenticeship structure.
Therefore, this list should only be considered as a guide.
Apprenticeship Levy in April 2017, stating that 'Apprentices develop They are a great option for anyone Apprenticeship will likely last as long
employers are offering more an extensive range of skills and looking for a fast track into a as 3 years, but could take as long
Apprenticeships at various levels. knowledge and many extend and career. A Higher or Degree Level as 5-6 years. As an apprentice,
Our expertise and partnerships deepen specialist skills beyond the Apprenticeship brings together the you would be employed full-time, CREATIVE ARTS
with industry enable us to facilitate requirements of their qualifications.' best of higher and vocational training although the combination of work and Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist Level 4
opportunities that address the and enables higher education study study can vary from one employer to Professional Accountant Level 4
increasing demand for higher- Higher Apprenticeships refers to plus invaluable on-the-job training another. Generally, you’ll be required Project Manager Level 4
level skills in Somerset and Apprenticeships that may include without having to cover the cost of to work 30 hours per week, to leave Chartered Manager Level 6 Degree
beyond. Higher and degree level the achievement of academic/ tuition. Fees for Apprenticeships are you time to study, but that could take HR Consultant/Partner Level 5
Apprenticeships are a popular vocational qualifications at Level subsidised by employers and the one of several forms - options include: Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5
choice and provide you the 4 and 5 such as HNCs, HNDs government, and a salary is then
chance to gain applicable skills and Foundation Degrees, while paid to the individual undertaking Day release COMPUTING
and knowledge about an industry. degree level Apprenticeships can the Apprenticeship programme Studying at UCS one day per week Digital Technology Solutions Level 6 Degree
Please see our list of courses provide qualifications up to Level meaning that doing a Degree
opposite, check our website or 6 or 7, such as a full BA, BSc or Apprenticeship can leave you Block learning We also offer apprenticeships in the following industry sectors:
call for more information on the BEng Honours Degree, or in some debt-free and provide you with Studying for 1-2 weeks at a time
types of Apprenticeships we offer cases even a Masters Degree. many years’ industry experience. CONSTRUCTION
and our employer partners. Blended Learning ENGINEERING AND NUCLEAR
Increasingly, you may hear What can I study on an A mixture of online learning HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
What is an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships referred to as Apprenticeship? and traditional face-to-face LAND-BASED
Apprenticeships are an effective standards. These were introduced by Today you can study anything from
way of studying, enabling you the government as part of ongoing human resources to mechanical Full-time education Please visit www.somerset.ac.uk for more information.
to gain a nationally recognised Apprenticeship reforms to meet the engineering, health & social care to For some employers apprentices
qualification whilst obtaining needs of employers. Standards are cyber security, and much more. We will study full-time for the first year
practical on-the-job experience. In occupation-focused, they are not have more than 20 on offer and are of their Apprenticeship, working
our recent Ofsted inspection our qualification-led and the content is continually updating our portfolio with the employer during UCS
Apprenticeship provision was rated decided by each employer, depending to support industry demand. holidays, and starting full-time
on their business requirements. employment after that first year.
What should I do next?
If you feel that an Apprenticeship
may be for you, get in touch with
our dedicated team who can talk
through your options and what to
do next. Call 01278 655111 or email
apprenticeshiphelp@btc.ac.uk.
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Entry Requirements
Art & Design • A pass in one A Level or a twelve unit
AVCE, ideally in an arts subject, or an
Foundation Diploma Progression Opportunities can count it towards entry on to a equivalent Level 3 Extended Diploma
This course is designed to increase degree-level programme. Added • Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Our Foundation Diploma gives During your course, there may be your chances of securing a place to the high-quality portfolio of work
you the chance to experience opportunities for residential trips on your chosen degree course. you’ll have developed during your The outcome of prior experiential learning
a wide range of art and design in the UK and abroad as well as a The majority of our students time with us, you will be perfectly can be demonstrated to be equivalent
disciplines, while helping you build variety of day trips. Previous cohorts progress to study a degree and placed to progress to a degree to formal qualifications otherwise
a portfolio for your application have taken opportunities to embark many choose to stay on at UCS. course, either at UCS or further required in certain circumstances.
to an undergraduate course. on study visits to London, New York, afield, or into employment. Either
The qualification is the perfect Berlin and Paris among others. This Diploma in Foundation Studies way, we’ll give you all the help you You will be asked to present a portfolio
preparation for higher education carries UCAS points, meaning you need to pursue your ambitions. of work at interview. The portfolio must
or a more responsible role in the Teaching and Assessment demonstrate your creative skills, subject
industry, providing you with a Our specialist lecturers work closely knowledge and enthusiasm for study through
nationally recognised qualification. with you throughout the year. 12 to 15 pieces of recent work
The course is studio-based and and two sketchbooks.
By encouraging you to adopt an involves continuous assessment
experimental approach to your and external moderation, and
Type: Level 3/4
learning, we help you to develop your progress is monitored by
your individual skills and determine tutorials and group critiques. Attendance: Full-time
your future direction as an artist or Location: Taunton
designer. This is a gradual process, The curriculum is delivered through Awarding body: UAL (University
over three terms, during which you a blend of projects and specialist of the Arts London)
will have a chance to specialise workshops, designed to help
in areas such as fine art, fashion, you develop the skills that most
lens-based media, illustration, interest you, in an environment
Art & Design | Foundation Diploma
media make-up, graphic design, that is professional and focused on
3D, interior or textile design. achieving success. You will have
your own workspace, and will be
encouraged to work independently
in College and at home, with input
and support from our specialist
staff. You will also be expected to
take part in a work placement.
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Entry Requirements
Creative Typically entrants will possess:
• A minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points
“I really like the community feel of Fashion and Across the three years, you have the Modules may include: from a full Level 3 qualification
the UCS campus. Everyone is so opportunity to work in both areas of Year one • At least four GCSEs including
friendly. We get to know our tutors Textiles fashion and textile design to help you • Idea and Materiality English at grade 4 or above, or
decide where to tailor your degree; • Sustainability Culture recognised Level 2 equivalent.
well because we have so much BA (Hons) ideally to your creative strengths and Concept
contact time with them. by specialising. This allows you to • Introduction to Visual Culture Mature applicants with relevant experience
Today’s fashion and textile develop a unique identity and a • Studio Practice and Technology who do not have the stated entry
I didn’t feel ready to go to designers are constantly exploring career path that suits your ambitions. • Orientation. requirements are encouraged to apply.
university when I left college. new materials and traditional
crafts, incorporating these You will gain knowledge about Year two
By coming to UCS I was able together and reinventing what ethics in fashion and textiles • Making Meanings
Type: Bachelors Degree
to stay at home while fashion and textiles can be. whilst developing skills to help • Principles of Visual Culture UCAS code: W231
Institution code: B70
gaining a degree.” build a sustainable industry. • Creativity and Collaboration
The BA (Hons) Creative Fashion and • Portfolio / Professional Practice Attendance: Full-time
Hollie Attwood, BA (Hons) Textiles teaches you about fashion • Navigation. Location: Taunton
Textiles and Surface Design
design and textile design and how Awarding body: The Open University
they affect and inform each other. Final Year
• Visual Culture in Practice There may be the opportunity to study
Creative Fashion and Textile Design | BA (Hons)
You will discover the disciplines • Inspiration and Experimentation our full-time courses on a part-time
of fashion and textile design • Resolution. basis, please contact us to discuss.
and traditional craftsmanship by
designing and making garments,
accessories, fabrics and other
fashion or textile products. Translate
your fashion ideas from 2D to 3D
by building your pattern cutting,
construction skills, and manufacturing
skills or bring your textile designs
to life through print, fabric
manipulation, embroidery or knit.
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Professional practice is key to In addition to our annual summer
this course and students take up show, we support students to
placement and project opportunities develop entrepreneurial and
every year. There are opportunities teamwork skills through fundraising
to learn from visiting industry experts to present design work at high profile
in the studios and work closely with national and international events
industry partners on live briefs and such as New Designers. Visits to
competitions, to apply your learning trade shows such as Textile Forum
and gain real-world experience. You London and Premier Vision in Paris
will also engage with research as have taken learning out of the studio.
you develop your design practice.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching is in the form of lectures,
seminars, practical workshops
and tutorials. You will develop skills
in visual and verbal presentation
techniques through group and
individual project work.
Creative Fashion and Textile Design | BA (Hons)
Focusing on the avenues that
most interest you, through your Many of our graduates go on to
modules and assessments, successful careers with high profile
you will explore different career companies like Alexander McQueen,
paths and graduate with the Matthew Williamson, All Saints and
confidence and skills to succeed. River Island, choosing from roles
such as fashion designer, textile
Progression Opportunities designer, studio manager, art
Our students go on to work in director, product developer, pattern
industry, develop enterprise cutter and materials research.
opportunities or explore further
research at postgraduate level.
Whatever you want to do, our team
of subject experts will support
you with your next steps.
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18 19Entry Requirements
“UCS is so convenient for me.
Creative Fashion • A minimum of 64 UCAS points
from a full Level 3 qualification
It’s great to have the opportunity to study and Textiles The course in the second year is built Teaching and Assessment • GCSE English at grade 4 or above.
up of professional practice with live Teaching is in the form of lectures,
for a degree while staying local. It
Foundation Degree briefs and competitions being a main seminars, practical workshops Mature applicants with relevant experience
means I haven’t had to upend my life focus, along with the opportunity for and tutorials. You will develop skills who do not have the stated entry
in order to pursue my dreams. Fashion and textiles are work-based placements. You are in visual and verbal presentation requirements are encouraged to apply.
the UK's largest creative able to learn from visiting industry techniques through group and
After a career as a make-up artist industries, internationally experts in the studio, and closely individual project work.
Type: Foundation Degree
in film and television, I decided on a renowned for quality, innovation with industry partners. This enables
UCAS code: W232
and craftsmanship. you to apply your learning and gain Focusing on the avenues that
change of direction. I want to do my real world experience. You will also most interest you, through your Institution code: B70
own thing and see my own designs On this two-year course, you will engage with research, its importance modules and assessments, Attendance: Full-time
come to life. study alongside those on the as you develop your design practice. you will explore different career Location: Taunton
BA route. You will discover the paths and graduate with the Awarding body: The Open University
The UCS course is exactly what
Creative Fashion and Textile Design | Foundation Degree
disciplines of fashion and textile Modules may include: confidence and skills to succeed.
I was looking for. ” design and traditional craftsmanship Year one There may be the opportunity to study
by designing and making garments, • Idea and Materiality Progression Opportunities our full-time courses on a part-time
Jake Ball, BA (Hons) Creative Fashion accessories, fabrics and other • Sustainability Culture and On completion of your Foundation basis, please contact us to discuss.
& Textile Design
fashion or textile products. Concept Degree you may choose to progress
• Introduction to Visual Culture on to the BA (Hons) Top-up Degree
Translate your fashion ideas from 2D • Studio Practice and Technology programme available at University
to 3D by building your pattern cutting, • Orientation. Centre Somerset. Our students
construction skills, and manufacturing go on to work in industry, develop
skills or bring your textile designs Year two enterprise opportunities or explore
to life through print, fabric • Making Meanings further research at postgraduate
manipulation, embroidery or knit. • Principles of Visual Culture level. Whatever you want to do,
• Creativity & Collaboration our team of subject experts will
You have the opportunity to tailor your • Portfolio / Professional Practice support you with your next steps.
degree, experiment within fashion • Navigation.
and textile disciplines or concentrate Many of our graduates go on to
on one area. You can develop a You will showcase your work at successful careers with high profile
unique identity, preparing you for your our annual summer show, as companies like Alexander McQueen,
chosen career path into industry. well as throughout your second Matthew Williamson, All Saints and
year in our gallery space and at River Island, choosing from roles
external galleries. You may have the such as fashion designer, textile
opportunity to visit trade shows in designer, studio manager, art
London and Premier Vision in Paris. director, product developer, pattern
cutter and materials research.
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20 21Entry Requirements
Creative Fashion Typically entrants will possess:
• Foundation Degree
“I really appreciate the facilities at UCS. The and Textiles • Or an HND
fashion room is my favourite place on the • Or an equivalent Level 5 qualification
BA (Hons) Top-up in an appropriate discipline.
whole campus. It’s great to have access to
professional-standard workshops. It makes Top up your existing Explore innovative and creative You will be asked to bring your
my training much more applicable to the Foundation degree to achieve workshops in our studios to portfolio to interview.
a Bachelors degree in Creative develop your practice.
real world. Fashion and Textiles.
Type: Bachelors Degree
When I leave I hope to secure a job as Tailor this year to suit your creative
UCAS code: W233
You will decide which practical strengths and build your portfolio
an assistant designer in the fashion methods you wish to pursue and towards the industry career you Institution code: B70
industry and work my way up from enhance; using previous knowledge require. You will develop a unique Attendance: Full-time
there. I’ve developed my own design to build a strong portfolio of identity that suits your ambitions. Location: Taunton
work taking you in to industry. Awarding body: The Open University
Creative Fashion Design and Textiles | BA (Hons) Top-up
style during my studies, which I can You will gain knowledge about
take with me after I finish.” You will refine the disciplines ethics in fashion and textiles There may be the opportunity to study
Raisa Ali, BA (Hons) Fashion Design of fashion and/or textile design whilst refining skills, to help our full-time courses on a part-time
along with craftsmanship by build a sustainable industry. basis, please contact us to discuss.
designing your own collection of
garments, accessories or fabrics. Modules may include:
• Visual Culture in Practice
Translate and experiment your • Inspiration and Experimentation
2D and 3D designs, building • Resolution.
upon previous skills and honing
these to an independent level.
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22 23Professional practice is key to this Focusing on the avenues that of subject experts will support
year, with guest lecturers and industry most interest you, through your you with your next steps.
experts offering feedback towards modules and assessments,
your final module. You will present you will explore different career Many of our graduates go on to
to an industry panel and showcase paths and graduate with the successful careers with high profile
your final module professionally confidence and skills to succeed. companies like Alexander McQueen,
to an industry-led audience. Matthew Williamson, All Saints and
Progression Opportunities River Island, choosing from roles
Research is an in-depth enquiry Our students go on to work in such as fashion designer, textile
at this level, along with developing industry, develop enterprise designer, studio manager, art
your work within a wider opportunities or explore further director, product developer, pattern
industry-standard context. research at postgraduate level. cutter and materials research.
Whatever you want to do, our team
In addition to our annual summer
Creative Fashion Design and Textiles | BA (Hons) Top-up
show, we support students to
develop entrepreneurial and
teamwork skills through fundraising
to present design work at high profile
national and international events
such as New Designers. Visits to
trade shows such as Textile Forum
London and Premier Vision in Paris
have taken learning out of the studio.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching is in the form of lectures,
seminars, practical workshops
and tutorials. You will develop skills
in visual and verbal presentation
techniques through group and
individual project work.
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET
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24 25Entry Requirements
Fine Art Typically entrants will possess:
• A minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points
“After completing my Level 3 qualification BA (Hons) from a full Level 3 qualification
at Bridgwater & Taunton College, I decided • At least four GCSEs including
The aim of the programme is Projects will include exciting directed English at grade 4 or above, or
I wanted to stay on. It’s really friendly here to provide a challenging and briefs and self-initiated schemes recognised Level 2 equivalent.
and the support we get is great, so it made stimulating education through of work, as well as collaboration
sense to stick with what I know. contemporary fine art practice. with peers, galleries and other Mature applicants with relevant experience
With a focus on ‘making’, the organisations. Understanding who do not have the stated entry
I find my programme fascinating. practical nature of this course and engaging with professional requirements are encouraged to apply.
enables you to establish an fine art practice is central to this
It’s great to be able to study at degree artistic identity and to situate course. Therefore, visiting lecturers, Once you have applied you will be invited to
level without leaving home. I went to your artistic practice within visits to museums or residential interview and asked to bring a portfolio.
school locally, so feel really settled in fine art and wider contexts and opportunities in the UK and abroad
communities. We aim to equip you may form part of the wider education.
this part of the world. with a range of practical making Exhibiting your own work is also a
Type: Bachelors Degree
UCAS code: 47G4
I’m not sure what I’ll do after skills underpinned by a theoretical priority. In addition to your End of
Institution code: B70
awareness of visual culture, so you Year Degree Show, you will have
my degree, but I do know can analyse, and critically reflect several opportunities to exhibit work Attendance: Full-time
it’s giving me a really good upon, your visual outcomes. throughout the course at our in-house Location: Taunton
base from which to build.” You’ll have designated studio gallery and at external venues. Awarding body: The Open University
space and access to a variety of
Jessica Sanger-Davies, well-equipped workshop facilities. There may be the opportunity to study
Fine Art Foundation Degree
our full-time courses on a part-time
basis, please contact us to discuss.
Fine Art | BA (Hons)
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26 27Students also may have the Teaching and Assessment
opportunity to fundraise to take their Assessment is by 100% coursework,
degree show on tour to industry and we undertake continuous
at events such as Free Range in modular assessment. Studio and
London, or in galleries in our regional site-specific projects are a major
creative hub of Bristol. Beyond part of the course, complemented by
graduation, we continue to invest lectures, seminars and workshops.
in our graduates by including them Students are also assessed by means
in events, exhibition opportunities of a live project or work placement,
and offer residency placements. as well as on curating an exhibition.
The modules studied may include: This course is delivered on-site each
• Drawing week across the academic year.
• Materiality
• Temporality Progression Opportunities
• Context Employment opportunities for Fine
• Studio Practice Art graduates are many and varied,
• Community, Identity, including creative arts practice, arts
Environment administration, teaching, curating,
• Professional Practice. and arts therapy. Many of our
students establish their own studios
as artists or craftspeople, while
others progress to postgraduate
study in a related discipline including
MA and PGCE programmes.
Fine Art | BA (Hons)
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28 29Entry Requirements
Fine Art Typically entrants will possess:
• A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points
“UCS’s location close to home was Foundation Degree from a full Level 3 qualification
a big factor in me choosing to study • At least four GCSEs including
The aim of the programme is The modules studied may include: English at grade 4 or above, or
here. It meant I could commute • Drawing recognised Level 2 equivalent.
to provide a challenging and
rather than move away to pursue my stimulating education through • Materiality
interest in Fine Art. contemporary fine art practice. • Temporality Mature applicants with relevant experience
With a focus on ‘making’, the • Context who do not have the stated entry
Tuition fees are lower at UCS than practical nature of this course • Studio Practice requirements are encouraged to apply.
at other universities. In addition, enables you to establish an artistic • Community, Identity,
identity and to situate your artistic Environment Once you have applied you will be invited to
class sizes are a lot smaller. As practice within fine art and wider • Professional Practice. interview and asked to bring a portfolio.
a result, we get a lot more support contexts and communities.
from staff, including loads of Teaching and Assessment
Type: Foundation Degree
We aim to equip you with a range of Assessment is by 100% coursework,
contact time with our tutors.” practical making skills underpinned and we undertake continuous UCAS code: W100
Sophie Gilroy, BA (Hons) Fine Art top-up by a theoretical awareness of visual modular assessment. Studio and Institution code: B70
culture, so you can analyse, and site-specific projects are a major Attendance: Full-time
critically reflect upon, your visual part of the course, complemented by Location: Taunton
outcomes. You’ll have designated lectures, seminars and workshops. Awarding body: The Open University
studio space and access to a variety Students are also assessed by means
of well-equipped workshop facilities. of a live project or work placement, There may be the opportunity to study
as well as on curating an exhibition. our full-time courses on a part-time
Projects will include exciting, directed basis, please contact us to discuss.
briefs and self-initiated schemes This course is delivered on-site each
of work, as well as collaboration week across the academic year.
with peers, galleries and other
Fine Art | Foundation Degree
organisations. Understanding Progression Opportunities
and engaging with professional This course is a good basis from
fine art practice is central to this which to continue your studies with
course. Therefore, visiting lecturers, the BA (Hons) Fine Art Top-up
visits to museums or residential year or progress your own
opportunities in the UK and abroad professional creative practice.
may form part of the wider education.
Exhibiting your own work is also a
priority. In addition to your End of
Year Degree Show, you will have
several opportunities to exhibit work
throughout the course at our in-house
gallery and at external venues.
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30 31Entry Requirements
Fine Art Typically entrants will possess:
• Foundation Degree
“The personal support, care and attention of UCS BA (Hons) Top-up • or an HND
staff went far beyond anything I would have • or an equivalent Level 5 qualification
Our programme of study is The modules studied may include: in an appropriate discipline
received in a larger university context. • Studio Practice (Development) • GCSE English grade 4 or above.
designed to promote and develop
I chose UCS because of its proximity to my inventiveness, improvisational • Studio Practice (Exhibition)
skills and the questioning of • Context. Once you have applied you will be invited to
home. I was also drawn by the excellent facilities. established practices. With an interview and asked to bring a portfolio.
The course fees are lower than many other emphasis on making, students are Teaching and Assessment
institutions, while the contact time with staff is encouraged to experiment with Assessment is by 100% coursework,
Type: Bachelors Degree
processes and materials, acquiring and we undertake continuous
significantly higher. new workshop skills and realising modular assessment. Studio and UCAS code: 857T
the potential for creative processes site-specific projects are a major Institution code: B70
Studying at UCS gave me the confidence to Attendance: Full-time
to communicate ideas visually. This part of the course, complemented by
move straight into postgraduate study approach to learning also involves lectures, seminars and workshops. Location: Taunton
after my degree. I hope to complete transformative experiences with Students are also assessed on the Awarding body: The Open University
unpredictable visual outcomes. final exhibition at the end of the year.
a PhD in due course.”
New ways of thinking and problem There may be the opportunity to study
Verity Treloar, solving are encouraged and This course is delivered on-site each our full-time courses on a part-time
BA (Hons) Fine Art Top-up your individual responses are week across the academic year. basis, please contact us to discuss.
developed in relation to contexts of
art practice and to the wider world Progression Opportunities
around you. You’ll have designated Employment opportunities for Fine
studio space and a variety of well Art graduates are many and varied,
equipped workshop facilities. including creative arts practice, arts
administration, teaching, curating,
In addition to our End of Year Degree and arts therapy. Many of our
Show, students may have the students establish their own studios
Fine Art | BA (Hons) Top-up
opportunity to fundraise to showcase as artists or craftspeople, while
their work to industry at events such others progress to postgraduate
as Free Range or City galleries. study in a related discipline including
MA and PGCE programmes.
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32 33Entry Requirements
Creative Digital & Typically entrants will possess:
• A minimum of 80 UCAS points
Graphic Design • Experience of working as Assessment is based on 100% from a relevant Level 3 qualification
part of a professional team, course work and is undertaken (Art & Design or similar)
BA (Hons) gained through group projects through continuous modular • At least four GCSEs including English, and
and work placements, and assessment. Studio-based ideally maths and art, at grade 4 and above.
Creative Digital Design and Learning, design for digital platforms through entering national assignments are augmented
Communication is an ever- and entrepreneurship vital in and international design by lectures, seminars and Mature applicants with relevant experience
changing dynamic subject to developing a student’s confidence competitions. workshops throughout the year. who do not have the stated entry
study. This three-year programme and their own personal creative requirements are encouraged to apply.
has been written as a sustainable identity. Whilst specialising in an area In addition to our End of the Year Progression Opportunities
progression pathway into routes of particular interest, students can Degree Show, students may have Given the broad range of disciplines For the interview you will be asked
of employment or further study. learn in an innovative, flexible and the opportunity to fundraise to that are covered, this course is an to produce a portfolio that must
creative environment where ideas showcase their work to industry ideal foundation for progression into demonstrate your creative skills, subject
For students wanting to enter into and concepts are explored through professionals at events such a successful career as a Graphic knowledge and enthusiasm for study.
employment, the programme will projects designed to enhance an as D&AD in London in July. Designer, Illustrator or Web Designer
prepare them to succeed in a appreciation for research methods in advertising, marketing and creative
Creative Digital Design & Communication | BA (Hons)
Type: Bachelors Degree
multitude of creative industries with and the application of creative digital Teaching and Assessment agencies or into postgraduate study.
design at the heart of core values and design. With an understanding of the Teaching takes place within the UCAS code: W211
principles. For example, employment skills required to work successfully Arts House building utilising a Institution code: B70
opportunities may exist in areas such within the fast moving and stimulating range of purpose-built media Attendance: Full-time
as Graphic Design, User Experience creative sectors, students who study and design studios. Location: Taunton
(UX) design, User Interface this programme upon graduation will Awarding body: The Open University
(UI) design, Media Production, be equipped with the following skills:
Illustration, and Advertising and • A working knowledge of There may be the opportunity to study
branding. The programme modules industry-standard equipment our full-time courses on a part-time
complement these wide-ranging and software basis, please contact us to discuss.
core industries, with emphasis • A professional understanding of
in year 3 on personal branding the strength and usage of visual
and self-employment, portfolio communication
development and presentation • An understanding of how to
of outcomes to a wider audience evaluate a client's needs and to
including industry professionals. respond successfully to them
• Have developed a creative
Modules have been written to reflect identity enabling one to generate
these wide-ranging creative areas and express one's own personal
Our students have
won three
with emphasis on Work- Based ideas and beliefs
Pencils at the New Blood
D&AD Awards over the
last five years
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34 35Entry Requirements
Creative Digital & Typically entrants will possess:
• A minimum of 64 UCAS points
Graphic Design With an understanding of the skills In addition to our End of the Year from a relevant Level 3 qualification
required to work successfully within Degree Show, students may have (Art and Design or similar)
Foundation Degree the fast moving and stimulating the opportunity to fundraise to • At least four GCSEs including English, and
creative sectors, students who study showcase their work to industry ideally maths and art, at grade 4 and above
The Foundation Degree Level 6, the BA (Hons) one year this programme upon graduation will professionals at events such
programme has been written Creative Design and Communication be equipped with the following skills: as D&AD in London in July. Mature applicants with relevant experience
as a sustainable progression Top-up programme offered by • A working knowledge of who do not have the stated entry
pathway into routes of employment University Centre Somerset is industry-standard equipment Teaching and Assessment requirements are encouraged to apply
or further study at Level 6. For a natural progression route. and software Teaching takes place within the
students wanting to enter into • A professional understanding of Arts House building utilising a For the interview you will be asked
Creative Digital Design & Communication | Foundation Degree
employment, the programme will Modules have been written to reflect the strength and usage of visual range of purpose-built media to produce a portfolio that must
prepare them to succeed in a on the ever-changing world of communication and design studios. demonstrate your creative skills, subject
multitude of creative industries design theories and practices with • An understanding of how to knowledge and enthusiasm for study.
with design at the heart of emphasis on Work Based Learning, evaluate a client's needs and to Assessment is based on 100%
core values and principles. design for digital platforms and respond successfully to them coursework and is undertaken
Type: Foundation Degree
entrepreneurship vital in developing • Have developed a creative through continuous modular
For example, employment a student’s confidence and their own identity enabling one to generate assessment. Studio-based UCAS code: W212
opportunities may exist in areas personal creative identity. During and express one's own personal assignments are augmented Institution code: B70
such as Graphic Design, Product the programme students will spend ideas and beliefs by lectures, seminars and Attendance: Full-time
Design, Media Production, Animation, time in work placements, transferring • Experience of working as workshops throughout the year. Location: Taunton
Web-based design, Illustration and the skills they have developed part of a professional team, Awarding body: The Open University
Publishing. For students wanting in an academic environment gained through group projects Progression Opportunities
to progress on to further study at to an industry based one. and work placements, and This programme has been developed There may be the opportunity to study
through entering national as a natural progression route to our full-time courses on a part-time
and international design the one-year BA (Hons) Creative basis, please contact us to discuss.
competitions. Digital Design and Communication
Top-up programme also delivered
at University Centre Somerset.
Our students have
won three
Pencils at the New Blood
D&AD Awards over the
last five years
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36 37Entry Requirements
Creative Digital & Applicants must have:
• Foundation Degree
Graphic Design Students who study this programme Teaching and Assessment • or an HND
graduate with the following skills: Teaching takes place within the • or an equivalent Level 5 qualification
BA (Hons) Top-up • A working knowledge of newly refurbished Arts House in an appropriate discipline.
industry-standard equipment building utilising a range of purpose-
Students learn the invisible and software. built media and design studios. For the interview, you will be asked
language of form, composition, • A professional understanding of to produce a portfolio that must
balance, structure, rhythm and the strength and usage of visual Assessment is based on 100% demonstrate your creative skills, subject
hierarchy coupled with the very communication. course work and is undertaken knowledge and enthusiasm for study.
visible language of communication. • An understanding of how to through continuous modular
evaluate a client's needs and to assessment. Studio-based
Type: Bachelors Degree
The one year Top-up course is respond successfully to them. assignments are augmented
Creative Digital Design & Communication | BA (Hons) Top-up
designed to refine skills already • Experience of working as by lectures, seminars and UCAS Code: W213
developed either through the part of a professional team, workshops throughout the year. Institution code: B70
two year Foundation Degree, gained through group projects Attendance: Full-time
through experience studying at and work placements, and Progression Opportunities Location: Taunton
another institution or prior industry through entering national Given the broad range of disciplines Awarding body: The Open University
knowledge. Modules are developed and international design that are covered, this course is an
with an emphasis on theory and competitions. ideal foundation for progression into There may be the opportunity to study
practice, alongside employability • Develop one's own visual a successful career as a Graphic our full-time courses on a part-time
skills with a digital focus. signature, enabling one to Designer, Illustrator or Web Designer basis, please contact us to discuss.
generate and express one's own in advertising, marketing and creative
personal ideas and beliefs. agencies or into postgraduate study.
Progression into employment within
In addition to our End of the Year the creative industries over the last
Degree Show, students fundraise two academic years has been 100%.
to showcase their work to industry
at events such as D&AD.
Our students have
won three
Pencils at the New Blood
D&AD Awards over the
last five years
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38 39Entry Requirements
Media Make-up Typically entrants will possess:
• A minimum of 80 UCAS points from
“After completing my degree BA (Hons) Residential trips may be available: Progression Opportunities a relevant Level 3 qualification (Media
I have gone on to have a previous trips have taken place On successful completion of this Make-up, Art and Design or similar)
This course is for students to Warner Bros, Harry Potter course you will be equipped with • At least four GCSEs including English,
very exciting career in wigs, studios, London West End theatre a high level of subject practical and ideally maths and art, at grade 4
wishing to pursue a career in the
hair and make-up. I got Media Make-up industry. A broad productions and backstage skills and a portfolio of work. and above, or recognised equivalent.
the opportunity to work at range of areas are taught and tours such as Les Miserables, Students often take up employment
the course allows for students to Aladdin, Wicked and more. opportunities within theatre, Mature applicants with relevant experience
Glyndebourne Opera House television and film productions who do not have the stated entry
specialise within the later modules
where I gained more knowledge in a technique/techniques to In addition to our End of Year as well as working with make-up requirements are encouraged to apply.
in the world of wigs. enhance and stretch their skill Degree Show, students fundraise agencies in fashion and editorial.
set if they should choose to. to showcase their work to industry This course requires the purchase of
I now work at the English at events such as IMATS. Previous students have gained additional kit and materials. As a budgeting
National Opera as a Wig and Over the first year you will study employment in places such as English guide please consider up to £900 in year
a broad range of skill sets with Teaching and Assessment National Opera, Madame Tussauds, one, and up to £400 in year two. The amount
Make-up Technician where a variety of modules. These are Modules are taught with a mixture of Allure Magazine, London Fashion required in year three will depend on your
I have put all the skills learnt developed and diversified within the in class lectures, practical sessions, Week and on productions such as projects and specialisms. Please see the
in my degree into practice.” second year of the course allowing tutorials, industry-based master Star Wars and Game of Thrones course page on our website for further details.
for individual specialisms to be classes, presentations and workshop in addition to self-employment.
Katie Jordan, BA (Hons) Media Make-up developed. The final year of the skills. Assessment includes practical
Type: Bachelors Degree
course allows for students to develop assessments, written coursework, Students can progress on
specific specialisms should they presentations and creative portfolios. to postgraduate studies. UCAS code: W453
choose to. There are no set pathways Institution code: B70
within the degree which allows for As part of your course you will Attendance: Full-time
flexibility where necessary to develop be required to undertake some Location: Taunton
independence within specialisms. work experience. This falls Awarding body: The Open University
within the Professional Practice
The qualification has been designed module in the first year of the There may be the opportunity to study
Media Make-up | BA (Hons)
in collaboration with industry ensuring course. Other opportunities our full-time courses on a part-time
that you will develop the necessary that arise are encouraged basis, please contact us to discuss.
skills and knowledge for employment. throughout the qualification.
You will have access to excellent This course is delivered on-site each
resources and facilities with week across the academic year.
state-of-the-art make-up
studios and workshops.
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40 41Entry Requirements
Media Make-up Applicants require:
• A minimum of 64 UCAS points from
“I moved from Swindon to Taunton for Foundation Degree a relevant Level 3 qualification
• At least four GCSEs at grade 4
my course and live in a house-share
Would you like to be a professional • The skills and creative flair to use and above including English, or
with other creative students at UCS. make-up artist, working on TV make-up to express emotions, equivalent Level 2 Literacy.
It’s great to come somewhere that productions such as Game of transform faces and portray
Thrones, on blockbuster films such character Mature applicants with relevant experience
feels safe, but to study on a degree
as Star Wars, or maybe working • The technical and artistic who do not have the stated entry
programme that’s really stimulating. for companies such as Madame skills for complete make-up requirements are encouraged to apply.
Tussauds or The English National transformations
There are loads of elements to my Opera? That’s exactly what some • The research skills required to You will be asked to bring a
degree and I enjoy the variety. of our graduates have gone on ensure the quality and accuracy creative portfolio to interview.
I’m confident I’ll be able to pick up to achieve, and with this course of character portrayal.
under your belt, there’s every • Skills in the art of hair work, This course requires the purchase of
freelance work as a result of the chance for you to follow suit. character development, body additional kit and materials. As a budgeting
contacts I’m making. The course painting, postiche, wig-making guide please consider up to £900 in year
uses a lot of outside experts, This unique programme will give you: and prosthetics. one, and up to £400 in year two. The amount
• An in-depth understanding of the • A comprehensive portfolio required in year three will depend on your
who work with us and set media make-up industry. of work to show prospective projects and specialisms. Please see the
us real-world projects to • Insight into the role of make-up employers. course page on our website for further details.
develop our skills.” artists in relation to stage, TV • The opportunity to undertake
and film, fashion editorial and work-based learning and live
Billie Batten, BA (Hons) Media Make-up Type: Foundation Degree
promotional shoots. projects in the media world.
UCAS code: W452
Media Make-up | Foundation Degree
Institution code: B70
Attendance: Full-time
Location: Taunton
Awarding body: The Open University
There may be the opportunity to study
our full-time courses on a part-time
basis, please contact us to discuss.
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42 43Teaching and Assessment This course is delivered on-site each
Our specialist staff have extensive week across the academic year.
knowledge of the industry, along with
the experience and expertise to guide Progression Opportunities
you as you develop your skill set. The Once the Foundation Degree
programme is modular in design, has been completed, students
and assessment is continuous, can go on to the BA (Hons)
by means of coursework. You will Media Make-up Top-up.
complete written assignments,
journals and design presentations, as Career Progression
well as undertaking regular practical Because this course equips you
projects. You will also attend lectures with high-level practical skills, there
and workshops and develop your is every chance of securing work
research skills throughout the course. upon graduation. Our students take
up roles within theatre, television
and film production companies,
as well as working with make-up
agencies in fashion and editorial.
Media Make-up | Foundation Degree
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44 45Entry Requirements
Media Make-up Applicants must have:
• Foundation Degree
“I chose to study at UCS because it’s close BA (Hons) Top-up • or an HND
to home. I also like the fact that it’s a small • or an equivalent Level 5 qualification
The BA (Hons) Top-up Degree Teaching and Assessment in an appropriate discipline.
campus. Our specialist staff have extensive
includes exciting modules
We get lots of one-to-one time with our tutors designed to develop your knowledge of the industry, along For the interview, you will be asked
skills and understanding to with the experience and expertise to produce a portfolio that must
and it’s been great to learn from industry a professional standard. to guide you as you develop your demonstrate your creative skills, subject
professionals. They draw on their experience skill set. Assessment is continuous knowledge and enthusiasm for study.
to prepare us for the world of work. Using advanced techniques and by means of coursework. You will
processes you will develop your complete written assignments, This course requires the purchase of
We have several professional make-up own professional identity and journals and design presentations, additional kit and materials. As a budgeting
dynamic portfolio underpinned by as well as undertaking regular guide please consider up to £900 in year
studios to work in, with a light and
an appreciation of media make-up practical projects. You will also one, and up to £400 in year two. The amount
airy feel. This all contributed to culture and theory. Students have attend lectures and workshops required in year three will depend on your
me gaining a distinction in my the opportunity to specialise in a and develop your research skills. projects and specialisms. Please see the
particular make-up discipline and course page on our website for further details.
Foundation Degree.”
develop their skills in that area. As a Progression Opportunities
Robyn Williams, BA (Hons) Media Make-up Top-up result, you can expect to graduate Students can progress on
Type: Bachelors Degree
from the course with a strong to postgraduate studies.
portfolio in your chosen field. UCAS code: W45B
Career Progression Institution code: B70
The modules studied may include: This course is highly respected Attendance: Full-time
• Advanced Materials and within the media industry and Location: Taunton
Techniques equips you with the advanced skills Awarding body: The Open University
Media Make-up | BA (Hons) Top-up
• Industry Directed Project required for a flourishing career in
• Final Major Project. a booming industry. Our graduates There may be the opportunity to study
have gone on to work on productions our full-time courses on a part-time
In addition to our End of Year such as Game of Thrones, Star basis, please contact us to discuss.
Degree Show, students fundraise Wars, or to work for companies
to showcase their work to industry such as Madame Tussauds or
at events such as IMATS. the English National Opera.
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