FdA Creative Industries

In order to qualify for this Higher Education course you must have:

Successful completion of a Level 3 creative-based course with a minimum of 80 UCAS points plus at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 including English and maths.

Mature applicants (21 years and above) with suitable background or experience may be accepted without formal qualifications, subject to interview.

English GCSE is a requirement for all students.

Upon successful completion of this degree, you will receive a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Creative Industries (awarded by NCG).

The course is designed to provide learners with the real-world experience of being part of a collaborative Creative Industries company. Structured around a number of large-scale projects, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within your own discipline whilst working alongside practitioners from other areas. You will learn about the practicalities of putting together a creative project, from planning and development to funding and promotion.

Year 1 Modules (120 credits)

• Skills for Success – 10 credits
• Vocational Skills Practice – 10 credits
• The Creative Industry – 20 credits
• Industry Skills 1 – 20 credits
• Fixed Media Project (Creative Project 2) – 20 credits
• Marketing & Promotion for The Creative Industries – 20 credits

Year 2 Modules (120 credits)

• Vocational Work Project – 20 credits
• Pre-Professional Identity – 20 credits
• Research Project – 40 credits
• Experimental Creativity (Creative Project 4) – 20 credits
• Industry Skills 2 – 20 credits

The FdA Creative Industries programme operates through a varied and challenging timetable inclusive of practical classes, performance workshops, formal lectures, classroom activities and independent rehearsal or study.

Teaching is spread across two days per week where college attendance is required

You will be assessed through both practical projects, such as live events, portfolio work, as well as written assignments. Assessment will take place periodically throughout the year.

The aim of the course is to replicate working within a Creative Industries Company. As such you will be working to expected industry standards throughout the course. Depending on the creative projects undertaken you will also have the opportunity to work with external stakeholders within the Creative Industries. These could be local venues, arts organisations, local studios, creative professionals, or community organisations.

Completion of this Foundation degree will allow you to continue on to the Level 6 BA (Hons) Creative Industries top-up degree or work within chosen sector of the Creative Industries.

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

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