BA (Hons) Art and Design

Year 1 (Level 4):

• Techniques and Processes 1 – Explore both graphic design and photography in hands-on workshops. You’ll acquire essential technical skills in industry-standard software and camera equipment, while developing an eye for composition and visual storytelling. You will experiment with various design elements, typography, and image manipulation techniques, as well as photographic processes including lighting, framing, and post-production. The module includes both digital and traditional methods.
• Studio Practice 1 – Experiment with various Fine Art and Design techniques, challenge conventional limits and cultivate unique creative methods. You will acquire diverse skills, generate concepts in the studio, and settle into the academic setting. Your artistic development is nurtured through one-on-one guidance, workshop orientations, collaboration with peers, project briefings, and presentations by visiting artists.
• Professional Development for the Creative Industries 1 – Preparing you to thrive in professional settings as an artist. You’ll have trips to museums, galleries, talks, design shows and exhibitions.
• Critical Studies 1 –  develop your investigation and analysis skills of key artists, designers and art and design movements 

Year 2 (Level 5):  Further development of skills and developments of the above:

• Techniques and Processes 2
• Studio Practice 2
• Professional Practice Critical Studies 2

Year 3 (Level 6):

• A project in the final year will solidify all your learning through a body of work which will form part of the Bradford School of Art Summer Show. 

Admissions criteria 80 UCAS tariff points or equivalent from:

• A BTEC or UAL Level 3 qualification in Art & Design or related Art Practice.
• T Level qualifications are accepted, a T Level PASS with a minimum of a grade A*-C (equates to 96 UCAS points).
• A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (9-4) (or equivalent) with GCSE Maths (grade C or above) and English (grade C or above).
• Other related Level 3 qualifications
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved institution or provider
• Related work experience
• An international equivalent of the above.

The course encourages learning through participation in a wide variety of activities including lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, blogs and journals, group discussion, collaborative learning and peer assessment.

A range of formative and summative assessment methods are used on the course, determined by the aims and learning outcomes of the programme and of individual modules. The most common method for practical modules is the presentation of a body of work in portfolio, progress file or exhibition form, supported by preparatory work, sketchbooks and learning journals.

Essays, seminars and, at level 6, a written project, form the assessable work related to previous Critical Studies modules and assessable work for Professional Development comprises of reports, critical appraisal seminars and written proposals. Detailed written and verbal feedback forms an integral part of our teaching, learning and assessment strategy.

Much of the learning within the studio environment and workshops are also supported by considerable research, reflection, experimental documentation and evaluation away from the studio.

Although this course does not directly offer work experience, there are opportunities for you to undertake a work placement or work experience during your time studying on this course.

The course and the school also has access to, and productive relationships with, a number of important cultural institutions in the region, including The National Science and Media Museum, Cartwright Hall, The Yorkshire Craft Centre, South Square Gallery, Impressions Gallery and Dean Clough in Halifax, Dear Shed, Leeds City Library, Sunny Bank Mills, Bradford Cultural Voice Brick Box, Delius Arts Centre, Kala Sangham Arts Centre and Born in Bradford Project.

Successful completion of this course can lead to further study or employment in the creative industries.

This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.