Art and Design (Photography/Fashion) BA (Hons) Top-Up

The BA (Hons) Art and Design (Top-up) is a one-year course that offers two specialist pathways to choose from: Fashion or Photography. The course builds on studentsand#39 learning from level 5 study. Each pathway is delivered by its own team of industry-experienced lecturers who guide students in developing a high level of specialist skills, techniques and knowledge. Students identify and focus on their own area of specialism within their chosen pathway through a mix of advanced research projects, critical writing, and practical assignments and workshops, culminating in a dissertation and a final major practical project. The creative industries are increasingly dependent on self-employed practitioners and small businesses providing specialist services and products. As such, a key feature of the programme is the focus on professional development and work-related learning, preparing students for employment, self-employment, enterprise, and entrepreneurship. The BA (Hons) Art and Design (Top-up) is validated by The Open University. The programme handbook for this course is available to applicants online: BA (Hons) Art and Design (Fashion) (Top-up) Programme Handbook (22-23) BA (Hons) Art and Design (Photography) (Top-up) Programme Handbook (22-23) This programme is validated by The Open University. To access the OU Regulations and OU Students' Guide, please follow the links below: OU Regulations OU Students' Guide This programme is delivered through in-person teaching. Should government guidance or public heath advice change in-year, students will be able to continue their studies with a blend of in-person and remote learning, supported by additional safety measures on campus.

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This programme will produce graduates skilled in a range of specialist areas. Progression will be through direct entry into the creative industries or through further study at postgraduate level, including teacher training.