Applied Arts

BA (Hons) Design: Applied Arts

Since the establishment of our design degrees in 1994, our philosophy recognises innovation and creativity as the key aspects of the Design provision which help you to achieve your creative goals. Our courses encompass a broad range of creative skills that are vocationally relevant and specifically orientated towards your gaining employment in the creative and related industries.

The design industry is a remarkable environment needing ideas, with new processes, techniques and technologies regularly developing. With our courses; Design: Communication, Design: Creative Media and Design: Applied Arts, you’ll get the chance to investigate these.

Our aim is to produce graduates who can combine their conceptual and technical skills in art, design and media, and who are also design practitioners sharing a philosophy. This will enable you to consider design ideas holistically, strategically, objectively, socially, and economically as well as creatively.

Designers who can respond creatively to applied art and design problems remain in high demand. We place a strong emphasis on the language of design through exploration and expression of ideas and use of materials processes and practices.

Our courses promote excellent communication skills and professional aspects of practice and encourage innovative and interdisciplinary use of media and materials. There is also a strong emphasis on developing interpersonal skills through collaborative projects and teamwork.

Key facts

A strong vocational course with outstanding industry links. We have established relationships with industries locally and nationally which enable you to secure excellent work experience opportunities
The teaching team are research-active practitioners who exhibit their own work both nationally and internationally
Study in purpose-built workshop space at our art and design school on Regent Street, a Grade II listed building on the edge of Wrexham town centre
Field and research trips to art galleries and important collections, exhibitions, festivals and design seminars
Work on live projects and commissions for public and private clients
Work collaboratively with other designers, event organisers and art educators. The University has established relationships with industries of all sizes, both locally and nationally. As a result we welcome visiting practicing artists and designers for lectures and demonstrating and also host co-operative projects and industrial sponsorships, such as that given by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and our Creative Futures week
Study abroad opportunities through the Erasmus Scheme - We have links with France, Bulgaria, Finland, Spain, the Polish Academy of Art in Katowice and Renmin University in China
Exhibit your work in high profile places. Past graduates have had work on show at a New Designers Exhibition in the Business Design Centre, London and at the World of Glass in Liverpool

Course content

This course introduces you to design using ceramics, glass, jewellery and metalwork to create decorative pieces that push boundaries and use materials creatively. During your degree you’ll be guided through the different techniques so that you understand materials and how best to design for them. There is a strong focus on core values of design such as audience and social responsibility, sustainability, environmental awareness, functionalism, ethics, matching appropriate use of materials to cost-effective solutions, as well as innovative, aesthetical and cultural values.

Career opportunities

Our graduates go in to careers in education, galleries, restoration work, museums and retail. Alternatively you could become self-employed as an artist, technician, designer or craftsperson. Further study opportunities are also available at MA or PGCE level.

Assessment

You'll be assessed for each module. Formative assessments are used to monitor progress and can take place at any time. These consist of a band grading, plus evaluative comments and a feedback tutorial if appropriate. Grading isn't finalised until the end of the year, when work is reviewed and moderated by an external examiner.

Course duration

Entry requirements and applying

240 UCAS points in relevant A level subjects or equivalent. Your portfolio will be reviewed at interview. It should demonstrate your creative potential and visual skill, interests and abilities. You'll almost certainly be invited to an informal interview, in informal surroundings at our dedicated art college. See information on general entry requirements.

From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.

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The design industry is a remarkable environment needing ideas, with new processes, techniques and technologies regularly developing. With our courses; Design: Communication, Design: Creative Media and Design: Applied Arts, you’ll get the chance to investigate these. Our aim is to produce graduates who can combine their conceptual and technical skills in art, design and media, and who are also design practitioners sharing a philosophy. This will enable you to consider design ideas holistically, strategically, objectively, socially, and economically as well as creatively. Designers who can respond creatively to applied art and design problems remain in high demand. We place a strong emphasis on the language of design through exploration and expression of ideas and use of materials processes and practices. Our courses promote excellent communication skills and professional aspects of practice and encourage innovative and interdisciplinary use of media and materials. There is also a strong emphasis on developing interpersonal skills through collaborative projects and teamwork. Key facts A strong vocational course with outstanding industry links. We have established relationships with industries locally and nationally which enable you to secure excellent work experience opportunities The teaching team are research-active practitioners who exhibit their own work both nationally and internationally Study in purpose-built workshop space at our art and design school on Regent Street, a Grade II listed building on the edge of Wrexham town centre Field and research trips to art galleries and important collections, exhibitions, festivals and design seminars Work on live projects and commissions for public and private clients Work collaboratively with other designers, event organisers and art educators. The University has established relationships with industries of all sizes, both locally and nationally. As a result we welcome visiting practicing artists and designers for lectures and demonstrating and also host co-operative projects and industrial sponsorships, such as that given by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and our Creative Futures week Study abroad opportunities through the Erasmus Scheme - We have links with France, Bulgaria, Finland, Spain, the Polish Academy of Art in Katowice and Renmin University in China Exhibit your work in high profile places. Past graduates have had work on show at a New Designers Exhibition in the Business Design Centre, London and at the World of Glass in Liverpool Course content BA (Hons) Design: Applied Arts This course introduces you to design using ceramics, glass, jewellery and metalwork to create decorative pieces that push boundaries and use materials creatively. During your degree you’ll be guided through the different techniques so that you understand materials and how best to design for them. There is a strong focus on core values of design such as audience and social responsibility, sustainability, environmental awareness, functionalism, ethics, matching appropriate use of materials to cost-effective solutions, as well as innovative, aesthetical and cultural values. Career opportunities Our graduates go in to careers in education, galleries, restoration work, museums and retail. Alternatively you could become self-employed as an artist, technician, designer or craftsperson. Further study opportunities are also available at MA or PGCE level. Assessment You'll be assessed for each module. Formative assessments are used to monitor progress and can take place at any time. These consist of a band grading, plus evaluative comments and a feedback tutorial if appropriate. Grading isn't finalised until the end of the year, when work is reviewed and moderated by an external examiner. Course duration Full-time Three years Entry requirements and applying 240 UCAS points in relevant A level subjects or equivalent. Your portfolio will be reviewed at interview. It should demonstrate your creative potential and visual skill, interests and abilities. You'll almost certainly be invited to an informal interview, in informal surroundings at our dedicated art college. See information on general entry requirements. UCAS code: W201 General entry requirements From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.	Undergraduate courses BA (Hons) Applied Arts modules For more information about our courses please telephone 01978 293439 or email SID@glyndwr.ac.uk Art and design students discuss life at Glyndŵr University
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