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PALACE COURT POST-16 COURSES
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04 WELCOME 12 INTERNATIONAL 22 HOW TO APPLY, ENTRY
BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS,
best study options for you.
06 UAL EXTENDED DIPLOMAS STUDENT SUPPORT &
DIPLOMAS FEES
13 STAFF PROFILE:
ALL OF THE DATES AND TIMINGS FOR OUR
08 UAL LEVEL 2 AWARD NICOLA ROSEWARNE 23 PLACEMENTS AND
OPEN DAYS AND EVENTS ARE PUBLISHED AND DIPLOMA IN ART EXPERIENCES
& DESIGN 16 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
ON OUR WEBSITE - FOR MORE INFORMATION 26 OVERSEAS TRIPS
AND TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, VISIT 09 WHAT IS THE IBCP? 18 LATE AT TATE BRITAIN
28 WHAT NEXT?
PLYMOUTHART.AC.UK/OPENDAYS 10 HOW IT WORKS 19 RESULTS
29 GET IN TOUCH
11 CORE SKILLS 20 STAFF PROFILE:
CHRIS SMITH
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Plymouth College of Art has been awarded International Baccalaureate (IB) World School status, becoming the first non-private
education provider in the South West to offer the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP).
IB World Schools share a common philosophy — a commitment to improve the teaching and learning
of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of
international education that share a powerful vision.
For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org
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WELCOME
21st century life places complex industrial contexts. Plymouth College
demands on graduates looking for of Art, both as an educational
work, and we know that for the GCSE- institution and as an inclusive,
level students who are considering international creative community,
what step to take next it can feel is a natural home for this kind of
like young people have to make a activism. The college has been
choice between pursuing academic awarded the Social Enterprise Gold
excellence or learning the vocational Mark for its systemic commitment
skills that will best prepare them for to community engagement, and in
their future careers. 2019 our students were not only
That’s why, in addition to our key in the Youth Climate Strike but
creative UAL Level 3 Extended also demonstrated their commitment
Diplomas in Art & Design (equivalent to a sustainable creative future by
to three A-Levels), we’re the first taking their protest to Tate Modern,
non-private education provider in the as part of the Late at Tate Britain
South West to join the international programme.
network of over 4,700 schools Your arrival at Plymouth College
and education providers as an of Art is the most exciting creative
International Baccalaureate World threshold, your gateway to the
School, offering students aged 16 to extraordinary range of specialist
19 the International Baccalaureate degrees in art, craft, design and
Career-related Programme (IBCP) media education. This is a place in
alongside their Extended Diploma, which to discover who you are and
which delivers academic excellence where your creative path is leading
with vocational skills – combining the into the global marketplace that is
best of both worlds. the creative industries internationally.
We understand that art students
are keen to explore and develop Steven Forsyth
their creative practice in social and Head of Pre-Degree
WELCOME 5
UAL EXTENDED UAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN
CREATIVE PRACTICE: FILM,
DIPLOMAS
ANIMATION & MEDIA PRODUCTION
This practical, industry-focused route
in one of the region’s best equipped
media departments will help you find
and develop your niche as a filmmaker,
Our tailor-made UAL Level 3 Extended UAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN
director, producer or animator. From
Diploma in Creative Practices across CREATIVE PRACTICE: ART & DESIGN
scripts and shooting to production,
six different pathways are specialised This exploratory course provides a
you’ll work as part of a cross-
creative qualifications, designed by fast-paced introduction to materials,
disciplinary team, learning the skills
artists, designers and performers for techniques and processes,
needed to succeed as a freelance sole
artists, designers and performers. supporting practical work with
trader, such as a YouTuber, or as part
Awarded by University of the Arts contextual studies covering a wide
of an agency or production team.
London (UAL), they are assessed by range of art, design and media
coursework, equivalent to three full practices. Creating your own unique
UAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN
A-Levels or a maximum of 168 UCAS response to themes like culture,
CREATIVE PRACTICE: GRAPHICS,
points, and are recognised by UCAS, social justice and the environment,
ILLUSTRATION & GAME ARTS
universities throughout the UK, and you’ll develop an understanding
This flexible route will help you to
by Creative Industries employers. of traditional and contemporary
develop your drawing and design
Students will be supported to art and design practice through
skills, experimenting with materials
progress to Higher Education at practical projects. Potential careers
and techniques while you learn how
Plymouth College of Art, another could include fine artist, designer,
to communicate ideas in powerful
university or into employment. We illustrator, craftsperson, curator,
and memorable ways for graphic
normally offer places to students architect, or art historian.
design, illustration and game arts.
who have at least four GCSEs at
You’ll also develop specialist digital
grade 9 to 4 (or A* to C in the old UAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA
skills in creative image manipulation
grading scheme), including English IN CREATIVE PRACTICE:
and 3D computer modelling, as well
and preferably with one in a creative PHOTOGRAPHY
as developing an understanding of “CINEMA IS THE DOMINANT
subject, and who show commitment This route provides a dynamic
the context of interactivity and games ARTFORM OF CONTEMPORARY LIFE
and enthusiasm for art and design environment for aspiring
design, including the evolution of AND THERE IS NOTHING QUITE
through examples of creative work. photographers to develop their LIKE IT TO GIVE US THE MOST
mobile technology for handheld devices
technical and creative skills, AMAZING AND ACCESSIBLE WINDOW
and apps.
including access to some of the best INTO OTHER WORLDS. IT’S SUCH
photographic resources in the region. AN EXCITING IDEA TO HAVE THE
UAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN
Balancing theory with practical OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY MORE
CREATIVE PRACTICE: FASHION &
work, you will be encouraged to THAN THE DOMINANT HOLLYWOOD
TEXTILES
bring your outside interests into MACHINE HAS TO OFFER – WHO
This is a fast-paced, practical route ONLY WANTS TO SEE THE WORLD
your photographic projects, studying
for makers and designers, giving you REFLECTED BACK THROUGH A
traditional and digital techniques
the skills to develop ideas and design SINGLE LENS?”
while gaining industry standard
for the fashion and textiles industries. ANNA NAVAS, FILM PROGRAMMER AT
skills in studio lighting, Photoshop,
With projects across fashion, textiles, PLYMOUTH ARTS CENTRE
location techniques and even
styling, promotion and fashion
underwater photography.
business, future careers could include:
fashion designer, interior designer,
stylist, textile designer, print designer,
costumier, or milliner.
6 PALACE COURT POST-16 COURSES UAL EXTENDED DIPLOMAS 7
WHAT IS
UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA UAL AWARDING BODY LEVEL 2 problems and experimenting.
IN PERFORMING AND PRODUCTION AWARD AND DIPLOMA IN ART & You will develop new creative
ARTS DESIGN approaches to producing art, media
This very practical route will support
you in developing the knowledge,
skills and understanding you’ll need
Our Level 2 course is aimed primarily
at students who might need a little
more time to complete their GCSEs
and design work, which will support
you in identifying your chosen
specialism and producing your
THE IBCP?
to succeed as a theatre-maker in English or Maths, or might be final project. Whatever route leads
The International Baccalaureate completion of the programme, the at Palace Court will still continue to
- in front of an audience, behind returning to study after some time you to us, our UAL Awarding Body
the scenes, or your own unique away from education. This is an Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art & Career-related Programme (IBCP) IBCP gives students a competitive work towards an Extended Diploma
combination of both. You’ll work exciting and fun preparatory course Design will prepare you for Level 3 is an internationally-recognised advantage when entering Higher of their chosen specialism, from
as part of an ensemble company that prepares you for study in Art, study and beyond, progressing to qualification for career-related Education or moving directly into filmmaking and animation to fashion
(both digitally and live) and as a solo Design and Media. You will explore a university or your future career. See education for post-16 students that their chosen professional industry. and textile design, or in performing
artist, to explore theatre-making range of subjects and learn through our website for more information. seeks to develop confident, critical Recent research has shown that and production arts. Alongside the
practices and the actor-audience exploring new subjects, solving thinkers who are prepared for modern IBCP students enrol and persist in Extended Diploma, IBCP students
relationship, sharing creative spaces life and equipped with the cross- university at higher rates than the will complete two IB Diploma
with performers, makers, directors, cultural skills needed to succeed in national average, and more than subjects, choosing from English
designers. You’ll encounter the their future careers, within the UK half go on to attend very competitive Literature, Business Management or
worlds of performance, design, and across the world. higher education institutions, Environmental Systems & Societies.
make-up, costume, props, lighting Our IBCP incorporates our demonstrating that the IBCP All students at our Palace
and projection and, using live and acclaimed creative UAL Level 3 prepares students to attain some of Court campus will learn additional
digital techniques, you’ll investigate Extended Diplomas into a framework the most selective university places skills through our Character
the places where these worlds that also includes International in the world. Project, designed to empower their
collide, where off-stage meets on- Baccalaureate Diploma subjects, and 21st century life places complex learning experience and prepare
stage. core IBCP skills and competencies. demands on graduates looking for them to develop the resilience
We guarantee our Extended These align with our existing work – the IBCP empowers students and interpersonal skills needed to
Diploma students a place on one of Character Project which is designed to become self-confident, skilled, succeed at work and life beyond
our BA (Hons) programmes if they to help develop students with and principled learners, ready to education. And IBCP students will
achieve a Merit or higher in their final the integrity, communication and pursue careers on an international hone these abilities further, through
assessment and meet any additional
personal skills necessary for success stage. the IBCP core skills, designed to
entry criteria. Many of our students
in a rapidly-changing world. create exceptionally well-rounded
choose to continue their studies
In addition to the high number WHY ARE YOU OFFERING THIS learners with an international
with us on degree programmes
of UCAS points available on PROGRAMME NOW? perspective on the world.
including BA (Hons) Film, BA (Hons)
We believe that the IBCP offers an
Costume Production and BA (Hons)
excellent framework to enhance our
Sound Arts. Future careers could
existing 3-A-level-equivalent UAL “THE INTERNATIONAL
include: actor, costume designer,
Level 3 Extended Diplomas, because BACCALAUREATE HAS A REPUTATION
prop-maker, screenwriter, stage FOR BEING DEMANDING BUT
manager, director, make-up artist, it delivers academic excellence
VERY REWARDING. IT OFFERS
set designer. alongside vocational skills –
A BROADER PROGRAMME OF
combining the best of both worlds.
STUDY THAN A-LEVELS, AND
ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO THINK
DOES THE IBCP REPLACE YOUR INDEPENDENTLY, AND TO EXPLORE
CREATIVE EXTENDED DIPLOMAS? THEIR CREATIVITY.”
No, the IBCP does not replace our BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING
Extended Diplomas – it offers a CORPORATION)
framework to enhance them and offer
you even more. Each IBCP student
8 PALACE COURT POST-16 COURSES WHAT IS THE IBCP? 9
HOW IT CORE SKILLS
WORKS
THE IBCP IN THREE EASY STEPS Our core IBCP offer is about
positioning yourself as part of an
international community. In these
times of global uncertainty, this
core gives students the personal
skills and international perspective
STEP ONE STEP TWO STEP THREE
to work in any country around the
ALL STUDENTS CHOOSE A STUDENTS WILL ALSO STUDENTS STUDYING
world. More than just language skills,
CAREER-RELATED UAL LEVEL COMPLETE FOUR CORE SKILL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
the IBCP core will prepare students
3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ELEMENTS THAT SUPPORT THE DIPLOMAS ALSO CHOOSE TWO
to understand other cultures, to
CREATIVE PRACTICE EXTENDED DIPLOMA AND IB COMPLEMENTARY IB SUBJECTS*
understand how people from other
DIPLOMAS
cultures might view us, and how to
ART & DESIGN
adopt the best working practices
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT to fit in and thrive in any working
FASHION & TEXTILES
environment around the world.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH LITERATURE One of the reasons that we’re
FILM, ANIMATION & MEDIA SKILLS so excited about becoming an IB
PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND World School is that learners will
REFLECTIVE PROJECT SOCIETIES
GRAPHICS, ILLUSTRATION still be able to achieve our world-
& GAME ARTS class creative diplomas, but within a
SERVICE LEARNING
framework that offers so much more.
PERFORMING & PRODUCTION The core skills include Language
ARTS Development, Service Learning,
Personal and Professional Skills, and the skills we’ve been teaching our
PHOTOGRAPHY a final Reflective Project. These core students for years as part of our
modules are designed to create well- Character Project. This is about
rounded learners with international preparing learners for the lives ahead
perspectives. of them, developing grit, integrity
The Language Development and resilience, alongside all the
element helps to create international interpersonal skills needed to pitch
learners by exposing students to to clients and develop lasting working
*Each IB Diploma will be studied at Standard level (with each diploma equivalent
a language programme that helps relationships.
roughly to an AS Level). Students not undertaking IB Diplomas will spend this time
them to communicate in more than Everybody studying at Palace
with tutors in the studio, supported to develop comparable academic skills within
one language and furthers their Court will work on cultivating the
their chosen Extended Diploma specialism.
understanding of the wider world, kind of fundamental personal and
which is more important for UK professional character skills that
students now than ever before. all universities and employers look
The Personal and Professional for, but that so many traditional
Skills module closely aligns with qualifications and schools overlook.
10 PALACE COURT POST-16 COURSES HOW IT WORKS / CORE SKILLS 11
INTERNATIONAL STAFF PROFILE:
BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMAS NICOLA ROSEWARNE
‘playfulness and imagination’ in
performance and performer training.
“A multi-disciplined approach
has served me well throughout my
professional career and I hope to pass
this philosophy onto my students.”
You will work as part of an
ensemble company and as a solo
artist, to explore theatre-making
practices and the actor-audience
relationship, sharing creative spaces
with performers, makers, directors,
designers. You’ll encounter the
worlds of performance, design,
costume, props, lighting and
projection and, using live and digital
techniques, investigate the places
where these worlds collide, where off-
Perhaps you are an actor who loves behind the scenes, or your own unique stage meets on-stage.
to make, a dancer who loves to combination of both. “I am thrilled at the boldness of the
IB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IB ENGLISH LITERATURE IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND
design, you may be a maker who “This unique course is desperately college’s vision, and I am so grateful
Business Management explores the English Literature provides SOCIETIES
loves to direct... as a theatre-maker needed at a time when performance to have this opportunity to develop
context of business and operating challenging intellectual engagement This interdisciplinary course
you might be all of these things and and theatre-makers have to respond this radical new provision within
systems in place in companies and that will enrich the contextual combines science and humanities to
more. If you are excited to explore creatively to some very tough global its parameters. I love working with
organisations, also investigating awareness of students and celebrate study some of the most important
your creative agency across a diverse challenges. How I envy students on a students and seeing their incredible
logistics and operations. Through society’s creative practices by issues facing humanity and the
range of performance and production course like this who might enter the journeys. I stay in touch with many of
research and discussion, students studying literary texts, poetry and natural world in the 21st century,
disciplines this course is for you. world better equipped to be complete my students as their careers develop,
will gain an understanding of dramatic play-writing from a range of giving artists of all kinds the tools
Plymouth College of Art’s UAL Level artists.” working all over the world in film,
different cultural perspectives in periods. Texts will be studied looking to help communicate important
3 Extended Diploma in Performing & -Rod Dixon - Artistic Director - Red theatre and television.”
business, focusing on themes of at themes such as time and place, information about sustainability
Production Arts is a highly practical Ladder Theatre Company With the college’s established
change, culture, ethics, globalisation, and uniquely this course insists upon and the environment. Mixing
and industry-focused course for 16-19 Experienced director, industry connections including past
innovation and strategy. This will studying texts written originally in outdoor learning and classroom
year-olds. You’ll be working online and choreographer, performer and and ongoing collaborations with Tate,
support their creative practice other languages and from different study, students will explore topics
also within our pre-degree campus lecturer Nicola Rosewarne leads the Barbican Theatre, BFI and Theatre
through understanding commerce cultures, encouraging a global including biodiversity, sustainability,
alongside film, fine art, graphics, programme after almost thirty years of Royal Plymouth, students will have
and its impact on local and global perspective on literary works. and climate change, investigating
photography and fashion students, theatre making and touring nationally access to opportunities across the
communities. As a guide this subject is assessed how their careers and lifestyles can
and you’ll be learning through doing. and internationally with, among others, UK, to sample life as a professional
As a guide this subject is assessed through exams (70%) and an oral contribute to sustainable solutions
Our focus on projects will support you Kneehigh Theatre, WILDWORKS and in the performing arts industry.
through exams (75%) and one assessment (30%) for Standard level. for the future, locally and globally.
coursework essay (25%) for Standard As a guide this subject is assessed in developing the knowledge, skills Theatre Royal Plymouth.
level. through exams (75%) and one and understanding you’ll need to Nicola teaches across a very
coursework essay (25%) for Standard succeed whichever path you choose to broad range of specialisms and
level. take, whether in front of an audience, is currently most interested in
12 PALACE COURT POST-16 COURSES IBCP
STAFF PROFILE 15
13
41% OF PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA STUDENTS OBTAINED A DISTINCTION, WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO 3 A*S AT A-LEVEL OR 168 UCAS POINTS. THIS IS 20% HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. (2020)
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
“THE FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IS PERFECT FOR ANYBODY WHO WANTS TO
EXPAND THEIR CREATIVITY AND EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT MEDIUMS TO
HELP THEM FIND THE RIGHT PATH. IT WAS GREAT TO BE SURROUNDED BY
STUDENTS WITH DIFFERENT INTERESTS AND TO SEE THEIR WAYS OF CREATING
A BODY OF WORK. I WAS PUSHED AND MOTIVATED, AND AFTERWARDS FELT
MORE THAN READY FOR MY DEGREE COURSE.”
MACIEJ KRZYMINSKI, FOUNDATION DIPLOMA ART & DESIGN
The UAL Level 3 Diploma in
Foundation Studies – Art & Design
will enable your process of thinking
and making to develop within
a vibrant and diverse creative
environment.
This is an exciting and immersive
course that prepares you for degree
study in the creative arts. You will
explore a range of subjects and
learn through experimentation and
risk taking. This course will help you
to move beyond your comfort zone,
establish your unique voice and
identify your areas of interest.
WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE? WHAT WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO? across the college. The opportunities EUROPEAN OR INTERNATIONAL
Stage one introduces you to critical You will be based in our new for collaboration and exchange are APPLICANTS
thinking and creative approaches Foundation Studio, a welcoming space endless, and open for you to discover. We welcome European and
to art, design and media through a for Foundation students to explore their international students with a good
rotation of methodologies, processes creative practice. You will have access WHAT NEXT? command of English language skills
and materials. to the impressive range of specialist Once you have successfully completed (IELTS 5.5 or above). If you do not
For stage two you will identify workshops and technology resources this course, you will be ideally placed meet this requirement we offer a
your chosen pathway and develop available at our main city centre to progress onto degree study both pre-sessional course in English.
project ideas and outcomes. You campus – from ceramics and glass nationally and internationally. More details available upon request.
will be supported and challenged studios, to printmaking and textiles As part of our creative continuum, If you are confident in your choice
by lecturers who are active in their workshops, 3D printing technology in and as a reflection of your potential, of specialist degree, we offer an
field. You will develop the skills Fab Lab Plymouth, and photographic we guarantee our Foundation Diploma Extended BA as an alternative to our
and confidence to pursue your and filmmaking facilities. students a place on one of our Foundation Diploma. This programme,
applications to degree-level study. Our exciting and diverse programme BA (Hons) programmes when you with a similar structure to our
Stage three brings together your of open access rolling workshops on successfully complete the qualification. Foundation Diploma course, prepares
learning in the development of a Wednesdays gives you a chance to you for degree-level Higher Education
self-initiated project which includes encounter new technical processes, For details and additional study over a year before pre-confirmed
an extended critical essay and end of strengthen existing skills, and engage requirements, visit plymouthart.ac.uk/ progression on to the first year of one
year summer show. in broader learning opportunities studying/how-to-apply of our degree programmes.
16 PALACE COURT POST-16 COURSES FOUNDATION DIPLOMA 17
LATE AT TATE BRITAIN RESULTS
UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & anxious at first, because it’s such a how I feel, but also made me more This year, 35% of our Extended 17-year-old Kitty McEwan, Nina said: “This means a lot
Design students were invited by naturally quiet space and you really mindful about respecting the beliefs of Diploma students obtained a received a Distinction in her to me. I knew I had it in me to get
curators from Late at Tate to travel have to fill it yourself, but it was an other people too.” distinction in their UAL Level Graphics, Illustration & Game Arts a Distinction, and wouldn’t have
to Tate Britain, London, in the first amazing experience that felt like it Other activities taking place within 3 Extended Diplomas in Art & pathway Extended Diploma. been happy if I didn’t get it! I had
weeks of their course and hold a was just for us. I don’t expect that Tate Britain as part of the Social Design, leaving the college with the Kitty said: “I really tried to use accepted a place at a UK university,
protest for the gallery’s Late at Tate I’ll ever be allowed to scream in Tate Justice event included a screening equivalent of three A*s at A-Level, my time at Plymouth College of Art but earning a Distinction opens
Britain: Social Justice event. again.” of the film Peterloo, followed by a or 168 UCAS points. as an opportunity to experiment, more options to me. I’m going to
Acknowledging that protest and Working together to think conversation with internationally- This places Plymouth College develop new skills and push myself think carefully about where I want
demonstrations often play a key about what social justice meant to acclaimed filmmaker Mike Leigh. of Art well above the national forward to achieve new things. I to go next, possibly a university in
role in affecting political change, them individually and as a group, Student Nicole Ruby, said: “Before average for students who receive really put a lot of time and work the Netherlands. During my time
Plymouth College of Art worked the students made placards and applying for the Foundation Diploma a Distinction, for the third year into my final major project, so it’s a at Plymouth College of Art I’ve
with Tate Collective Producers to banners with artist and illustrator in Art & Design I didn’t know where running, preparing the students for huge relief to get a Distinction. I love learned that I have a deep interest in
encourage the students to respond Soofiya before leading a procession to go or what to do. My art teachers degree-level higher education or to concept art, character design and fashion design, but I’m much more
to the ‘1819: The Year’s Art’ display of protest around the Tate Britain suggested that a Foundation Diploma progress onto a career in the UK’s comic art, so these are the areas I’ll interested in fine art fashion design
at Tate. This builds on themes of galleries. would open my eyes and give me a booming creative industries. continue to develop at university.” than I am the prospect of working in
social justice already being taught Student Rhiannon Witt, said: new outlook, and they were right. I Alan Higson-Sweeney received 18-year-old Nina Westwood the fashion industry.”
across the curriculum to all ages in “During the workshop it was great spoke to some really inspiring artists a Distinction in his UAL Level received a Distinction in her UAL
Plymouth College of Art’s continuum to get a better understanding of who were working in Tate Britain and 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art
of creative education. what everyone else classed as social each had arrived there from different Design (Film, Animation & Media & Design, which has given her the
Poppy Cowan, a student involved justice. My banner said ‘Respect pathways, with totally different Production). During his time with us, confidence to think ambitiously
in the event, said: “Marching and Our Rights or Expect Our Fights’. The experience levels.” Alan also took part in the BFI Film about what to do next.
shouting through the galleries of Tate protest around the galleries helped me Academy for budding filmmakers
was a surreal experience. We were to realise that I’m entitled to express across Plymouth and the South
West, which has just been renewed
for a third year.
Alan said: “Getting a Distinction
was everything I’d hoped for. It
means the world to me. I can look
back and always feel happy about
my time here.
“Alongside my Extended Diploma
I applied for a place on the BFI
Film Academy and it was such an
amazing experience, learning high-
level filmmaking skills from industry
professionals. One of the best parts
was working with complete strangers
to make a film, just like I will in my
professional life. I’m still in touch
with so many people that I met
during the course, attending national
networking events for BFI graduates
and hearing about opportunities for
the future.”
LATE AT TATE BRITAIN / RESULTS 19STAFF PROFILE: a specialism in photography, which
I pursued alongside a freelance
business as a landscape gardener and
can contribute to sustainable solutions
for the future. We’ll think about
people’s environmental value systems,
project to find opportunities for ‘live
client briefs’ for our students to work
on; this means work experience for
CHRIS SMITH conservationist. Eventually I wanted to
bring those two strands of my career
together. Teacher training helped
what they believe in and why, and how
we as artists can become the agents
of change that
our students that enable them to use
their creative skills to support really
important local green initiatives.
IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES DIPLOMA (ESS) TUTOR
me to realise how interconnected the world needs.
education and sustainability could and “I’m also acting as the Pre-degree “WE NEED TO REALISE THAT ALL OF
should be.” Sustainability Lead, working with OUR ACTIONS ARE CONNECTED TO
staff and students to find other ways WHAT HAPPENS ON THE REST OF THE
AND THAT WAS WHEN YOU JOINED to bring environmental action into PLANET. EVERY ASPECT OF HUMAN
PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART? our college lives. I have recently, for INDUSTRY HAS AN IMPACT ON THE
“I took a job teaching the photography instance, been liaising with Plymouth ENVIRONMENT AND ALL EDUCATION
Extended Diploma here and became City Council and the ‘Green Minds’ NEEDS TO ENGAGE WITH THAT.”
Joint Course Leader not long after, a
position that I held for around 13 years
before moving on to lead the UAL
Level 2 Art & Design, as well as the IB
Diploma in ESS, for the last two years.
During all this time I’ve been able to
integrate a lot of the things I feel most
passionately about into the curriculum,
including an annual live brief from
Devon Wildlife Trust.
“Sustainability is intrinsically tied to
employability in our curriculum. This is
something that will only become more
LONG BEFORE TEACHING WHAT WAS IT THAT TOOK YOU important in every type of industry,
PHOTOGRAPHY AT PLYMOUTH AWAY FROM THAT KIND OF so we prepare students to think and
COLLEGE OF ART, WHAT CAN YOU ACTIVISM? design with sustainability in mind, to
TELL US ABOUT YOUR PAST AS “There was never a point when I safeguard their careers. And of course,
AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST changed my mind and felt that we not all decisions are going to be
AND HOW IT HAS SHAPED YOUR shouldn’t protest against these things, clearcut, so we help students develop
CAREER? but I made an active decision that I methods to critique, test out and
“I was there in 1996 protesting wanted to become more proactive. The argue opposing positions, as critical,
against the construction of the environmental movement was being independent thinkers.”
Newbury bypass, a watershed depicted in the media as something
moment for environmental activism in fringe, almost YOU’RE PLAYING A KEY ROLE
the UK. People were living in protest extremist, and that was the opposite IN SHAPING SOME OF OUR NEW
camps, climbing trees and jumping of what we needed. We need IBCP. HOW WILL YOUR PAST AS AN
in front of diggers, doing everything environmental awareness to enter the ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST SHAPE
we could to raise environmental mainstream.” THAT WORK?
awareness to slow other road-building “I’m excited to have been appointed
schemes. We worked together to try HOW DID THAT LEAD TO TEACHING? tutor for the IB Diploma in
to protect the natural environment “I was already an artist, with a Environmental Systems and
and generated headlines all over the degree in BA (Hons) Fine Art from Societies, where we’ll be thinking
world.” Middlesex University London, with about how our careers and lifestyles
20 PALACE COURT POST-16 COURSES STAFF PROFILE 21HOW TO APPLY STUDENT SUPPORT
For post-GCSE study you can apply in studying with us. You can tell us submit your application as early as LEARNING SUPPORT FOR contacted directly, to ensure that STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
online through the Plymouth College about any learning difficulties or possible. PRE-DEGREE COURSES we understand what those needs Specialist advice is available from
of Art website by selecting your disabilities you may have so we can Our application form asks for Support for students with low to are and can make specific support our Student Support team, including
chosen course within the courses offer you the appropriate support. details of your previous qualifications moderate needs is usually provided arrangements prior to the start of information and guidance on
area and clicking the ‘Apply Now’ It is also a good moment for you and any relevant work experience, as through the Pre-Degree Learning their course. finance, disability support, health
Support Coordinator, who offers All of our students (including and wellbeing. You can contact the
option. to find out what we offer and gain well as a short personal statement
one-to-one and group study support those who have already said that team by emailing studentsupport@
an understanding of the student where you can tell us about yourself
sessions, as well as advice and they have a high level of needs) pca.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1752
EXTENDED DIPLOMAS & IBCP experience. and your interests. At this point, we
guidance on study styles and are invited to complete an initial 203476.
Applications can be made at any will invite you for an interview. As strategies. We also offer a range assessment at the beginning of their For information on additional
time during the year, with Applicant FOUNDATION DIPLOMA part of our admissions process, you’ll of online resources which are course, to ensure that any literacy or support for disabled students, please
Evenings held once a month You can apply at any time during have the opportunity to tell us about accessible to all students. numeracy support needs (including visit: plymouthart.ac.uk/studying/
throughout the year. Applicant the year. However, we receive a high any learning difficulties or disabilities Students who declare that they dyslexia) are identified from the support or contact our Pre-Degree
Evenings are an opportunity for us number of applications and have you may have so we can offer you have a high level of needs with outset. Learning Support Coordinator on
to learn about you, your creative a limited number of places for this appropriate support. regard to learning difficulties will be +44 (0)1752 203434 extension 211.
potential and why you are interested course, so we recommend that you
ENTRY FEES AND
REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL SUPPORT
EXTENDED DIPLOMAS & IBCP achieve a grade C or minimum grade design and media. Visit our website EXTENDED DIPLOMAS & IBCP 3 qualification. Advanced Learner 3 qualification, and for UK students*
We normally offer places to students 4 in English. For entry to our Level 2 to download our Portfolio Guide If you’re going to be 16 to 18 Loans may be available to fully cover aged 24 and over, the Foundation
who have a minimum of four GCSEs Diploma in Art & Design we normally for help in preparing your portfolio. years old on 31 August 2021, the cost of fees, which you won’t Diploma in Art & Design costs
(grades 9 - 4 or A* - C) including offer places to students who have a We also welcome applications are a permanent UK resident and need to begin paying back until you’re £5,421. For international students,
English, preferably with one in a minimum of three GCSEs (DDD/333). from students who may not have are planning to start studying an earning at least £25,716 per year the Foundation Diploma in Art &
creative subject. If you choose to the required application profile but Extended Diploma with or without an and have finished your course. Visit Design costs £9,000. Part-time study
study the IBCP, you will also require FOUNDATION DIPLOMA have alternative experience and IB Diploma at Plymouth College of gov.uk or search ‘Advanced Learner is not available on the Foundation
a GCSE in Maths (grade 9 - 4 or The Foundation Diploma in Art knowledge. Art in September 2021, then in most Loans’ for more details on how to Diploma.
minimum C). & Design requires a full Level 3 cases you won’t have to pay any fees apply. Fees for all applicants are The Studio Fee for the Foundation
Other variations on this entry qualification and GCSEs, including to study with us, however this will be subject to change. Diploma, which contributes to art
profile may be considered, for English and Maths. All offers are subject to fee assessment. materials and inductions to degree
example students with nontraditional subject to interview and a portfolio If you’re aged 19 or over when FOUNDATION DIPLOMA level facilities at our Tavistock Place
backgrounds, particular learning or showreel of creative work you start your course and are a The Foundation Diploma in Art & campus, is £100 for the year. This is
needs or exceptional circumstances that reflects your commitment, permanent UK resident, you will be Design is free for under 19s with a expected to be paid on your first day
that have affected their ability to enthusiasm and passion for art, required to pay a fee. This course full level 3 qualification. For 19–23- after enrolment via the information
is not eligible for your first full Level year old UK students* with a full level point at our Tavistock Place campus.
22 PALACE COURT POST-16 COURSES HOW TO APPLY, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, STUDENT SUPPORT & FEES 23PLACEMENTS AND
*Note: Please always check our ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN RESIDENTIAL BURSARY
website for up-to-date information on BURSARY The Residential bursary can help
fees. If you are eligible for an Advanced towards the cost of accommodation
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you are not a permanent UK
Learner Loan you may also be eligible
for a bursary to help with travel,
accommodation or childcare costs.
for students who are relocating
to Plymouth in order to study.
The residential bursary enables
EXPERIENCES
resident or have settled status, young people to gain a substantial
On top of our day-to-day teaching, We celebrate design thinking and EMPLOYERS THAT WE’VE WORKED
you are required to pay a tuition VULNERABLE STUDENT BURSARY qualification in a specialist subject
we use our industry contacts to creative collaboration. Over the past WITH RECENTLY INCLUDE:
fee of £9,000 per annum. Please Students must be aged 16 or over but that they would not be able to get at
support students in pursuing external year, Palace Court has developed a
contact our Admissions Team at under 19 on 31 August of the year of a non-specialist institution.
opportunities. From creating digital series of exciting new opportunities • Applied Automation
admissions@pca.ac.uk if you require study and could get up to £1,200 if at
marketing content for MTV to making to work with organisations within • BBC Three
advice or guidance on this. least one of the following applies: TRAVEL SUPPORT
music videos for Bristol label Prima industries including construction, • CITB: Construction Industry Training
You may be asked to complete We appreciate that for many students
Rosa Records and designing merch engineering and automation, as well Board
a fee assessment form as part • You’re in or have recently left local a concern when attending college
for pop-stars like Lily Allen and Rita as community and social enterprises • Devon Chamber of Commerce
of this process. See our website authority care is the cost of transport. Although
Ora, our students meet and become and the creative industries. We’ve • Devon Wildlife Trust
for language requirements and to some students may be eligible for
professional members of industry and even partnered with the British Film • Horizons Sailing Charity
download our Portfolio Guide. • You get Income Support or support through our bursary funds,
set out to solve real problems. Institute (BFI) to bring the prestigious • Intense Productions
Universal Credit in your own name we suggest exploring your options by
They’ve got to learn to make quick BFI Film Academy to young people in • MTV
16-19 BURSARY FUND because you’re financially contacting Traveline on +44 (0)871
decisions, work together, and come Plymouth. And with Millfields Trust, • National Marine Aquarium
The 16-19 bursary fund can help supporting yourself 200 2233 for details of services, and
up with solutions to multiple different the college founded Makers HQ, a • NHS
towards course-related costs such individual bus companies for details
technical and creative problems. community interest company created • Ocean Studios
as travel and one-off exceptional • You get Disability Living Allowance of fares.
Live briefs allow our students to to provide sampling facilities to the • Pasty Skateboards
study requirements. To be eligible (DLA) in your own name as well as
understand how to work in the real fashion industry and drive community • The Moment
for the 16-19 bursary, students Employment and Support Further information about bursaries
world – rather than just talking about regeneration in Plymouth through • The Plymouth Drake Foundation
must be facing financial barriers to Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit can be found at gov.uk
it theoretically. And our students job creation, increased retention of • The Women’s Equality Party
participation and need help to stay in your own name
get great grades, land top university highly-skilled graduates and training • Tom Ford London
in education. The 16-19 bursary is Students must apply for all Pre-
places and can use these industry opportunities relating to the fashion
means-tested and aimed at students • You get Personal Independence Degree bursaries and are assessed
experiences to build future careers. industry.
with a low household income. Payment (PIP) in your own name according to individual need and
Meal contributions are also as well as Employment and evidence of household income.
available for eligible students. Support Allowance (ESA) or Funding is limited so please apply as
Students must be aged 16 or over Universal Credit in your own name early as possible. Please check our
but under 19 on 31 August of the website for up to date information
year of study. Students aged 19 SUPPORT FOR CHILDCARE COSTS and application forms. For any
or over are only eligible for meal Childcare bursaries are available bursary enquiries please contact our
contributions if they are continuing on to help with the costs of childcare Student Support team by emailing
a study programme they began aged for students aged 20 and over. The studentsupport@pca.ac.uk
16-18 (‘19+ continuers’) or have childcare must be Ofsted registered.
an Education, Health and Care Plan Students aged 19 or under can apply
(EHCP). for help with childcare costs through
the national Care to Learn scheme.
Further information is available at
gov.uk/care-to-learn
24 PALACE COURT POST-16 COURSESOVERSEAS
TRIPS
Educational visits – alongside visits approach we’re developing. In 2019 we widened our “SEEING CULTURAL PLACES
from industry professionals and live Each year, pre-degree students provision to offer a range of AND GOING TO GALLERIES WAS
briefs – play an important part in have the option to choose from different opportunities for INSPIRING. I REALLY LIKED
the teaching of our pre-degree and a range of exciting overseas trips different budgets, including THAT WE COULD BE INCLUDED
undergraduate programmes. These to experience iconic locations London, Barcelona, Iceland, and IN THE DECISION MAKING.”
optional trips are a unique chance and vibrant culture. Previous trips Tokyo. Every student is given the NINA WESTWOOD, EXTENDED
for students to gather inspiration for have taken students to Berlin and opportunity to voice their preferred DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN
their practice and projects. New York, where they have visited destination through our annual
Breaking down the traditional world-class museums, galleries, student vote. Trips are open to all
‘chalk and talk’ method of teaching is and cultural heritage sites, and students but spaces are limited and
at the heart of our work at Plymouth participated in creative workshops – offered on a first come, first served
College of Art, and educational visits such as with the Bauhaus Archives in basis.
Students visited these destinations as buzzing locations like Brick Lane.
like this really build and nurture the Berlin.
following the result of the 2018/19 In 2019 students also visited the
student vote: Create Your Future UCAS fair at ExCeL,
helping support their choices for future
BARCELONA study.
After winning the student choice
vote, in 2019 students traveled to NEW YORK
Barcelona. In a city rich with political, This exciting four-day trip saw students
cultural and creative history, this take in visits to locations such as
trip offered a chance for students to MoMa, the Natural History Museum,
explore the origins of their creative and the Highline, Empire State Building,
contextual practice as well as extend Central Park, and The Guggenheim.
their language skills. This was an incredibly enriching
experience for our students, not
ICELAND only for inspiration and industry
This three-day trip included tours awareness but also for developing their
around the dramatic landscape with independence and confidence.
opportunities to document unparalleled
scenery through film, photography and TOKYO
illustration. The trip also included a We know that understanding cultures
visit to the Golden Circle and the South other than our own is an enriching and
Shore for the possibility of viewing the humbling experience that offers our
Northern Lights. students independence and engenders
a curiosity for the world. There is
LONDON nowhere better to confront life outside
We regularly take students on a of our own worldview quite like Japan;
residential trip to London to gain a destination steeped in history but
inspiration, industry knowledge and also at the forefront of innovation,
cultural awareness. Students visit design, aesthetics and style. Students
spaces such as Tate Modern, the on the IBCP will also take Japanese as
Victoria & Albert Museum, as well their chosen language.
OVERSEAS TRIPS 27WHAT NEXT? GET IN TOUCH
From the lectures and creative Our friendly team is on hand to answer any questions – it’s our job to
classes to the live briefs and help you every step of the way. We can talk you through the application
placements, we ensure that all our process and organise a guided tour of the college for you and your
students are fully supported and family. We can also put you in contact with our expert subject leaders,
prepared for the next stage of their tutors and technicians.
creative journey.
For many of our students, we
We can introduce you to our student services team to discuss funding PLYMOUTH COLLEGE of ART
encourage them to continue in
your study or any additional support you may need during our studies
education and to progress onto PALACE COURT AND
– or to our current students, to chat with you about student life in the
degree study. That’s because we PALACE STUDIOS
college. From the first point of enquiry on the phone or by email, up until
passionately believe in the power of PRE-DEGREE CAMPUS
the day you walk through our doors, if you have any worries or questions Buckwell Street
a good education and understand
how crucial it can be in equipping – we’re here to help. Plymouth, Devon
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our students to become the next
generation of leading filmmakers, Carolyn Deeming
UNDERGRADUATE AND
fashion designers, photographers or Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions POSTGRADUATE CAMPUS
fine artists. Tavistock Place
Many of our students are so Plymouth
impressed with the energy and Devon
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atmosphere here that they choose
United Kingdom
to continue studying with us after
pre-degree – securing places on Billie Jacobina, Extended Diploma in Art & Design (Fashion & Textiles) graduate with her collection at +44(0)1752 203434
London Fashion Week.
the range of prestigious BA (Hons) enquiries@pca.ac.uk
degree programmes we offer at
the college. Some students go Sign up to receive our regular newsletter
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securing places at other esteemed
teaching and your learning to ensure GENERATION OF DESIGN TALENT, at plymouthart.ac.uk
universities across the UK including
that you gain the skills, experience AND WHERE BETTER TO FIND NEW
University College London (UCL) and
and qualifications you need to make TALENT THAN IN A DEDICATED PlymouthCollegeofArt
the University of Cambridge, and at
the progression that’s best for your CAMPUS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO
specialist arts institutions such as PlymouthArt
creative adventure. GET TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN
Goldsmiths, Central St Martins and PlymouthCollegeofArt
We guarantee our Extended THEIR CREATIVE STUDIES?”
the Glasgow School of Art.
Diploma students a place on one of KATIE GREENYER, CREATIVE
And others, with our support
our BA (Hons) programmes if they DIRECTOR OF PENTLAND BRANDS
and expert guidance, decide to go
achieve a Merit or higher in their WHOSE LABELS RANGE FROM RED
straight into the world of work and
final assessment and meet any OR DEAD TO BERGHAUS, SPEEDO
the UK’s booming creative industries
additional entry criteria. AND ELLESSE, OFFICIALLY OPENING
after completing their pre-degree
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28 PALACE COURT POST-16 COURSES WHAT NEXT / GET IN TOUCH 29EXTENDED DIPLOMAS
ART & DESIGN
FASHION & TEXTILES
FILM, ANIMATION & MEDIA PRODUCTION
GRAPHICS, ILLUSTRATION & GAME ARTS
PERFORMING & PRODUCTION ARTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
DIPLOMAS
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
ENGLISH LITERATURE
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
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