Ucas Code:E250

Course Description
Exercises and projects are the means through which students gain a wide range of visual & verbal communication skills. Issues explored include: social/community facilities, place of work, house, museum, leisure etc. Lectures & seminars in psychology and the history of art & design, with written assignments, promote an awareness of design issues, and an understanding of political & social forces. Year 1 covers design process and theory conceptualism; methodology; invention; structure; historical precedent; human need; A residential drawing week; life drawing; observational drawing; the use of colour; and computer-aided design. The 2nd year programme of lectures and projects examine increasingly complex & specialist issues. These are supplemented by competition work. Environmental comfort and associated technologies are also given prominence during this period. 3rd year students investigate, issues concerning interior spaces, and their meanings and to extend their personal philosophy. Visiting practitioners offer insight and stimulus. Final year dissertation.

Course Fees
Variable fees are applicable for full time courses. These fees are subject to change, details are available from the provider.

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Assessment method
Continuous assessment involves students as well as staff and regular individual tutorials keep students updated on their progress. The final assessment is based on a combination of course work and project presentation. The student-initiated final project and the design history dissertation provide one of the main criteria for the award of the degree with honours.

Entry Requirements
Relevant art and design qualification (Diploma in Foundation Studies, BTEC National Diploma, appropriate GCE A Levels, relevant Access course, or equivalent), plus a portfolio of your existing work. Further details can be found on the Course Search section of the UCAS website: http://www.ucas.com/search/index.html. Some universities and colleges also provide 'Entry Profiles' which give applicants to higher education more detailed information on the courses they want to study, qualifications required, selection criteria, etc. There are strict deadlines for application to UCAS courses. The closing date for receiving on-time applications for Route B courses is in March. Please consult the UCAS website for details.

Venue Description
Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.

Course Venue
All Saints & Aytoun Campuses
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M15 6BH

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