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Gatwick Airport 2017 Open Day dates Follow us to see more extraordinary student Channel Tunnel work, view our latest news and get to know Saturday 17 June (includes a private other applicants: UCA Epsom Maidstone view of our 2017 Graduation Show) TV Studios Saturday 16 September @UniCreativeArts Wednesday 11 October facebook.com/ucreativearts UCA Farnham Saturday 4 November instagram.com/unicreativearts Book an Open DayWednesday to 29 November To book, go to: @unicreativearts discover more... #WeCreate uca.ac.uk/opendays UCA Canterbury UCA Epsom UCA Farnham UCA Rochester Saturday 17 June (includes a private Over the coming months we’ll also be sharing New Dover Road Ashley Road Falkner Road Fort Pitt view of our 2017 Graduation Show) insights from our students about life at UCA Canterbury Epsom Farnham Rochester Saturday 16 September Contact us and making a home in our campus towns. Kent Surrey Surrey Kent Wednesday 11 October CT1 3AN KT18 5BE GU9 7DS ME1 1DZ [email protected] +44 (0) 1227 817302 +44 (0) 1372 728811 +44 (0) 1252 722441 +44 (0) 1634 888702 Saturday 4 November youtube.com/unicreativearts Wednesday 29 November +44 (0) 1252 892 uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/blogs 883 1 No.1 for arts in London & the South East

We are the highest ranked arts University in the London and South East region in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 and The Guardian 2 University League Tables 2017 3 Second largest provider 6th out of 71 in the of creative education Sunday Times table in Europe of modern universities

14th of all UK universities 94.5% of our graduates for teaching quality in employment or further study six months Sunday Times University Guide after graduation

Four Oscars Guardian top 40 university

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One Turner prize 93% of research areas internationally recognised for quality (REF 2014)

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Fashion student Two students Seven UCA students Textiles graduate designs for major receive RIBA prizes shortlisted for British invited to Jakarta Italian label for excellence Animation Awards Fashion Week

A graduate from our School of Fashion has Two students from our School of Architecture A total of seven UCA animators received One of our graduates jetted off to Indonesia been working with Italian trouser designer were awarded prizes for excellence from nominations for prizes at the renowned for three months to work on designs for Equipage to deliver their 2017 Summer the Royal Institute of British Architects bi-annual British Animation Awards. Jakarta Fashion Week after winning the Collection. Madihah Culasy landed the (RIBA) for their projects. Robin Spencer Graduates Henry Dunbar and Katie Lenton Graduate Fashion Week International exciting position after winning a competition received the Degree Prize in recognition both received nominations in the Best Residency Award. Billie Jacobina, who studied run in partnership between the renowned of his work on cultural resistance to French Undergraduate Student Film category, of BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles: Print at UCA fashion house and UCA’s School of Fashion. elitism, and Ting Yan Yeo was presented which Katie went on to win for her film Man Rochester, worked as an assistant designer As the winner of the competition, Madihah with the Diploma Prize for her project on the Up. The pair also joined fellow alumni Bexie for the Indonesian brand Lekat and was had the opportunity to fly to Equipage’s potential re-use of the main power station Bush, Chris Shepard, Kristian Andrews, 2015 tasked with putting together a collaborative headquarters in Italy to oversee the in Malta, which was decommissioned after BAFTA nominee Marcus Armitage, and past collection for the major fashion event. Billie production of her collection. more than 60 years’ use. Oscar-winner Daniel Greaves on the shortlist also got the opportunity to show a collection for the Public Choice Award, which was of her work, which she created during her won by Bexie for her film Mend and Make time at UCA, at London Fashion Week. Student success First ever female Do. The Animation degree course has a long history of developing talented animators, at International Master Tailor on with no fewer than three Oscar winners UCA director returns Design Awards Savile Row having studied the course at UCA. with BBC thriller Two of our graduates have received Our Fashion alumna Kathryn Sargent has UCA graduate William McGregor, one of our Digital Film prestigious international Red Dot Design made history by becoming the first female and Screen Arts graduates, returned to Concept awards for their impressive designs, Master Tailor on London’s iconic tailoring directs Star Wars the BBC with a four-part thriller, One of Us. which they created while studying for their street, Savile Row. This isn’t the first time The director, who graduated from our postgraduate degrees. Tami Ishida, who that Kathryn has paved the way for women Our alumnus Gareth Edwards has returned Farnham campus in 2010, was brought in to completed an MA in Glass was recognised in the industry – in 2009, she became to the big screen with his latest blockbuster work on the hard-hitting show after directing for her Japanese tea ceremony-inspired the first female Head Cutter on the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. episodes five to eight of the Sunday night glass vessels, while Saki Yokota, who same street. Her self-titled shop is sister The director made the cut after taking the prime-time period drama Poldark, as well as completed an MA in Product Design, was to Kathryn’s established atelier on Brook box office by storm in 2014 with the release his work on E4’s BAFTA-winning show Misfits awarded a Red Dot: Best of the Best award, Street, tailoring for both men and women. of Godzilla, a big budget reboot of the cult and Pepsi’s inventive Super Bowl advert. reserved for the best products in a category, The tailoring house does not have a monster movie. Gareth, who graduated for her ‘Hoop’ light. In the Red Dot Design specific style – Kathryn’s approach to her from UCA in 1996, began his post-university Rankings for 2016, UCA was named as one of craft, from the initial consultation to the career in visual effects working on projects the top ten most successful universities in finished garment, is tailored to the wearer, for the BBC, before getting his break the Americas and European region, based on their lifestyle and requirements. with the 2010 budget sci-fi film Monsters. the results of the awards. He not only wrote and directed Monsters but also created all the special effects for it – an achievement which resulted in a nomination for an Outstanding Debut 6 award at the BAFTAs. 7 Welcome to UCA Contents About us 10–11

Creative Careers Your creative career starts at UCA 12–15 Developing your career as a creative professional 16–17

Student life at UCA Our campus communities 18–37 Accommodation 38–41 Our international community 42-43 Support for international students 44–45 Study abroad as part of your course 46–47 Student life at UCA 48–51 Your Students’ Union 52–53 Course facilities & student resources 54–57 Library & Student Services 58–59 Distance learning 60–61

Our talented people Our graduate network 62–63 Famous graduates 64–65 Learn from the best 66–73 Our research 74–75

Our Courses Course directory 76–77 Choosing the right journey for you 78–79 Portfolio advice 80–83 Pre-degree and Foundation courses 84–105 Undergraduate courses 106–211 New courses coming soon 212–213

Essential Information Entry requirements 214–215 How to apply 216–217 Applicant days 218–219 Funding your study 220–221 Index & disclaimer 222–223

8 Come to an Open Day 224 9 About us

At UCA, we’re devoted to your creative We’ll support you throughout your studies, journey. We have a long history of nurturing whether you come to us to study at further unique communities of artists, designers, or higher education, undergraduate or architects, writers, animators, filmmakers, postgraduate level. We offer pre-degree illustrators, photographers, actors and courses on all four of our campuses and more, and are proud to say that 94.5% of guarantee you a place on any UCA degree our graduates are employed or in further course once you finish. study within six months. Each campus offers its own uniquely inspiring Oscar-winning filmmakers and animators, surroundings and is within easy reach of world-renowned fashion designers, transport networks for UK and international television presenters and Turner Prize students looking to study in the UK. nominees are just some of our high-profile graduates who’ve enriched the world As a tight-knit and creative community, with their talents. And with the creative we value freedom of expression, industries currently employing 1.9 million experimentation, active collaboration people in the UK* – a number which is across disciplines and backgrounds, rigour still growing – we know that all kinds of in our thinking and practices, and informed businesses are looking for talented, highly critiquing of the world around us. But don’t skilled graduates. At UCA, that’s exactly just take our word for it – come and visit what we create – and we’ll help and us on one of our Open Days and see for support you every step of the way. yourself what we have to offer.

We pride ourselves on being 100% creative. Together, we will create your future. We’ve provided students with unparalleled creative education for over 160 years, and uca.ac.uk we now have over 6,000 students studying on more than 120 courses. We’re ranked amongst the top universities in the UK for our courses and teaching quality and are the second largest provider of specialist arts education in Europe. Our distinctiveness against larger multi-disciplinary universities comes from focusing on provision through our campuses, which are not compromised by sharing facilities with other subjects or disciplines. We offer cutting-edge equipment, a wealth of resources and inspiring environments to support your learning and fully prepare you for a successful career *Source: Creative Industries: Focus on Employment – 10 in the creative industries. Gov.uk published June 2016 11 Creative careers Creative careers Your creative career starts at UCA

94.5% of our graduates employed (or in further study) within six months.

The UK’s creative industries Creating careers – – The UK's creative industries are growing As the second largest provider of creative at almost twice the rate of the wider UK arts education in Europe, UCA has launched economy*, and the influence of art, design thousands of students onto exciting career and media in our lives has never been more paths with some of the biggest brand names prominent. For the next generation of in the world. promising creatives, there has never been a better time to take a creative course and We’re here to help our students and alumni pursue your passions. prepare their next steps – during and after your time with us, we work with you and By studying with us, you’re investing in your guide you through the challenges of navigating career and your future. You’ll be taught your career journey, helping you to reach by staff who are leading practitioners in your potential as a creative professional. their field, with direct links to the creative industries. These close connections help our To give you the best start, we offer one-to- courses keep pace with the latest industry one support on all aspects of job applications trends, provide specialist guest lecturers, and career routes. We run lectures, and prepare you for professional practice. workshops and events throughout the year Essentially – giving you the perfect platform covering all aspects of your progression into from which to launch your creative career. employment and/or further study; as well as career resources that are bespoke to you. Figures published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) show us 94.5% of UCA graduates are employed that the UK’s creative industries are stronger (or in further study) within six months of than ever – our sector is worth a staggering completing their degrees and we currently £84.1 billion to the UK economy*. have graduates forging careers in a host of exciting and rewarding roles (you can With over 2.9 million people working in see some of our best-known alumni on jobs that contribute to the UK’s creative pages 64-65). economy** there’s a huge range of career possibilities for you to explore. Even after you graduate, we remain committed to supporting your professional career. So after you leave us, you can continue to take full advantage of our Careers & Employability *Source: gov.uk/government/news services for a further three years (see page published 26 January 2016 16 for more information). **Source: thecreativeindustries.co.uk/resources/info- 12 graphics published July 2016 13 There is a huge range of career opportunities in the creative industries for people who study

technical instructors curators Creative careers artists arts managers with us at UCA. These are just some of the

animation model makers model animation feature writers roles that our graduates have progressed into...

production specialists production promotions managers

information architects information product designers

digital imagers digital digital visual effects artists

fine art photographers art fine social media editors

A&R professionals A&R games designers

blacksmiths creative writers computer games developers games computer

audience engagement specialists

project managers operators sound CG animators and riggers and animators CG picture editors

fashion buyers fashion set designers set business trainers

technical drawing specialists

sound recordists sound showroom managers

lighting operators lighting teachers merchandisers data visualisers data installation artists

brand strategists app designers app technicians printmakers

set builders set gallery managers concept artists

silversmiths production designers

international and licensing managers licensing and international event promoters

architects web designers

trend analysts trend

stage managers stage music promoters multimedia developers

TV presenters TV

stylists specialists brand

art historians

CGI developers CGI

filmmakers goldsmiths operations managers media strategists media

couturiers retail managers journalists owners gallery press officers

motion graphics designers graphics motion fashion journalists

content developers content creative pattern cutters

entrepreneurs ceramicists

graphic designers graphic costume designers

marketers media buyers event promoters event

camera operators

interior designers designers textile music managers music textile designers

photographers operators camera

jewellers textile designers

illustrators buyers media

creative coders creative hand embroiderers

film and video directors makers model

publishers artist managers

actors artists video experimental app developers app

fashion photographers

Savile Row tailors typographers multi-media producers 2D and 3D animators 3D and 2D

voice-over artists voice-over performers

fashion content curators content fashion TV producers managers post-production trend researchers

screenwriters web editors copywriters

advertising professionals advertising

digital branding specialists branding digital trend researchers event organisers

fashion editors fashion sports reporters

creative service managers service creative prop makers

film editors film web and broadcast designers

textile specialists textile arts managers

studio managers studio feature writers

glassware makers glassware promotions managers

packaging designers packaging product designers

storyboard artists storyboard digital visual effects artists theatre designers theatre social media editors

fashion marketing and PR managers PR and marketing fashion art directors

prop masters prop puppet makers

14 15 Creative careers Creative careers Harvey Nichols National Portrait Gallery Developing your Later…With Jools Holland (BBC) Apple Imperial War Museum Getty Images potential as a V&A Celebrity Juice (ITV) creative professional ITV GQ Jaguar Gucci Kodak H&M Liberty of London New Look Marc Jacobs Graduate Fashion Week

Our Careers & Employability team and confidence working self-employed, Jasper Conran Nike – freelancing or setting up their own business. Mercedes-Benz Calvin Klein We support all our students and alumni BBC Paul’s Boutique as they prepare for their next steps. Our To find out more, visit: specialist Careers & Employability team will uca.ac.uk/creative-enterprise- ASOS EA Games help guide you through the challenges of development The Guardian Pinewood Studios navigating your career journey to reach your potential as a creative professional. Our industry connections Aston Martin Elite Models – Burberry Prada Our specialist team is here to help you As the second largest provider of creative Private Eye Agent Provocateur develop and assess your professional skills arts education in the UK, we have launched and attributes, enabling you to achieve your thousands of students into exciting career New Designers Elle potential and your career and life goals. paths within the fast-growing Creative Comme des Garçons Dazed & Confused Working closely with creative industry Economy, both in the UK and globally. professionals and your course academics, 94.5% of UCA graduates are employed Impressions Gallery Discovery Channel the team provides a comprehensive range (or in further study) within six months of Ames Hyman Photography Absolute Radio of services to support you, including: graduating, many securing professional Capital Radio Dartington Pottery creative and managerial roles. We have –– Career & Employability events held strong links with numerous leading Aardman Animations MOJO Magazine at each campus, providing excellent companies and organisations across the Lionhead Alexander Rose Furniture networking opportunities to meet creative industries. These connections leading industry professionals and provide lots of opportunities for you Medway Council Esquel potential future employers to work on exciting and challenging live Association of Photographers Flint PR Group –– Bespoke workshops and briefs set by high-profile industry names – presentations on careers and another great way to showcase your talents Catchphrase (ITV) Fotofusion professional development and build links with potential employers. Atlantic Design Gaffer Glass UK –– Comprehensive up-to-date online Dash and Miller Design Studio Frieze Art Fair resources including webinars and A steady stream of visiting lecturers from access to job vacancies, work across the creative and commercial world Autograph Agency Gustav Metzger placement opportunities also ensures that your learning is enriched Crafts Council Nicholas Oakwell Couture –– Careers guidance, information and with industry-informed perspectives. advice services at every campus Beyond Retro The Great British Sewing Bee (BBC) –– Ongoing support, including online, Our industry links offer invaluable sources CNN Picasso Pictures for up to three years after graduation. of knowledge, insight and experience, along Brighton Photo Fringe Glass Engraving Trust with valuable networking opportunities. To find out more, visit:uca.ac.uk/careers As well as working on live briefs, students Channel 4 Quinnine Design have benefited from our connections Bullseye Glass of America Bullseye Glass of America Our Careers & Employability team also works by undertaking work placements with, closely with the Creative Enterprise and attending guest lectures and seminars by, Modus PR Drapers Partnership Development team and and receiving commissions or bursaries Doublesix Games Neil Musson Design Students' Union to develop initiatives that from a huge array of leading names and Alexander McQueen Net-a-Porter 16 support students’ entrepreneurial outlook industry figures that include: 17 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Our campus South East communities England

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Visit any of our four campuses and you’ll with the same interests and passions as find a thriving hub of collaborative creativity, you, amongst both your fellow students each with plenty to offer as a place to live, and our talented and experienced staff. study and enjoy. You’ll be encouraged to collaborate with other individuals from across our portfolio Our campus communities are the lifeblood of disciplines, so you’ll learn much more of UCA. Each one reflects a unique blend of than you ever imagined. specialist creative courses – step through UCA Canterbury UCA Epsom UCA Farnham UCA Rochester the doors and you’ll find an impressive array Come and see where your creative journey New Dover Road Ashley Road Falkner Road Fort Pitt of high-spec equipment and resources at will take you – turn the page for more Canterbury Epsom Farnham Rochester your fingertips. information about each location or to join a Kent Surrey Surrey Kent campus tour on one of our Open Days, see CT1 3AN KT18 5BE GU9 7DS ME1 1DZ +44 (0) 1227 817302 +44 (0) 1372 728811 +44 (0) 1252 722441 +44 (0) 1634 888702 Whichever campus you choose to study at, 18 you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people uca.ac.uk/opendays 19 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Canterbury

As a world-famous cosmopolitan city, Our Canterbury campus is a short walk Canterbury draws students from across the from the city centre and has a range of globe though its distinctive mix of ancient purpose-built studios, workshops and lecture architecture and contemporary creativity theatres. With on-campus accommodation, a as a regional capital of culture and gateway café, a newly refurbished bar and a range of to Europe. art facilities including a specialist library, an art shop and the Herbert Read Gallery, the With nightclubs, festivals, DJs, comedy, campus is a relaxed and creative cocktails, live bands and a range of student environment to study in. centred entertainment – Canterbury has an eclectic mix of laid-back pubs, live venues Accommodation and popular bars offering nights out to – appeal to all tastes. You’ll also be within UCA Canterbury has two blocks of student easy reach of London, as well as the towns accommodation – Ian Drury House based of Ashford, Maidstone and Rochester, if on campus, and Hotham Court which is a you fancy going further afield. 30-minute walk from campus. For details on Canterbury accommodation, turn to page Canterbury’s two theatres offer a wide 40 or visit the Accommodation page at programme, including opera, musicals, uca.ac.uk/accommodation theatre, dance, music and stand-up comedy. And not be missed, the Canterbury Festival – held in October – is a major international arts festival that highlights the performing arts. Many of our graduates find that Canterbury offers more than other cities in helping them carve a career in the arts.

We’ve forged strong links within Canterbury and East Kent’s vibrant international art scene with festivals, grants, paid apprenticeships, studio spaces and internships available for art and design students and graduates in the area. We have a strong relationship with the Turner Contemporary and the Whitstable and Folkstone Bi & Triennials. Canterbury even has its own Arts and Creative Visit us: Development team, offering advice and UCA Canterbury New Dover Road information to arts practitioners, groups, Canterbury 20 businesses and members of the public. Kent CT1 3AN 21 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Eleanor Luckett “UCA Canterbury has a – student at UCA wonderful, bubbly atmosphere Canterbury where ideas are created with other students at all levels.”

Did you know...? Ian Dury, front man of the 70’s rock band Ian Dury and the Blockheads taught Fine Art at UCA Canterbury.

Melanie Jordan “Such a vibrant place, you – student at UCA can’t help but be inspired by Canterbury the creativity.”

22 23 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Epsom

With frequent appearances at the top UCA Epsom is a hive of creativity across a of the league tables of the best places to range of Fashion courses as well as Graphics live in the UK, Epsom has a friendly and and Music, plus the UK’s first MBA in Fashion community-focused feel. It’s a lively and Business. With multiple technical facilities sociable historic market town located on side, you’ll have a truly enriching learning at the edge of the Surrey Hills – experience. Our campus is a 10-minute walk a creative hub that’s the perfect place from the train station, where you can travel to nurture your creative talent. Only a into London in just over half an hour. stone’s throw from Central London, and with over 60 restaurants and pubs to If you fancy a change of scenery or a choose from, Epsom has plenty to offer day out, you’re also close to towns such as its student population. Guildford, Kingston-upon-Thames, Sutton and Wimbledon as well as Chessington As well as having access to London’s South World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, RHS Bank direct to Waterloo, Epsom has and Wisley and Hampton Court Palace. established and vibrant arts scene, boosted Located an equally short distance between by exhibitions and activities organised by both Heathrow and Gatwick international Surrey Arts, Surrey Contemporary Arts and airports, Epsom is also an ideal place to live Surrey Artists. With a long tradition within for frequent flyers as an international hub the local youth services for performance within the region. and creative arts, the town has a strong arts presence and works hard to promote Accommodation new talent - often seeing students work – showcased in many venues across the town. UCA Epsom has four halls of residence – If you’re seeking some creative inspiration, Worple Road, East Street, Wilberforce Court head down to the nearby Epsom Playhouse and Ashley Road. Turn to page 41 for more where you’ll find a calendar packed with information about accommodation at Epsom live drama, opera, comedy and dance or visit the wAccommodation page at performances. Another local favourite is uca.ac.uk/accommodation the Myers studio, a venue for jazz evenings, professional productions, and various community events.

The flourishing high street has a continental feel to it, you can sit at a street café and watch the world go by or enjoy the mixture of big brands and independent shops. You’ll also find a multiplex cinema and Visit us: choice of nightclubs – not forgetting, of UCA Epsom Ashley Road course, Epsom Downs racecourse, home Epsom 24 of the world-famous Derby. Surrey KT18 5BE 25 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Silviu Doroftei “With multiple technical and – Student Union Campus industry facilities on site, President UCA Epsom Epsom students have access to the best resources to help them with their studies, with professional support from both tutors and technicians.”

Did you know...? Led Zeppelin’s founder Jimmy Page discovered his first guitar whilst living in Epsom.

26 27 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Farnham

Farnham is a vibrant and picturesque market The ideal balance of old and new, there’s town in Surrey, characterised by striking evidence of Farnham’s history everywhere Georgian architecture, independent bars, – from its own twelfth-century castle to the restaurants and quirky shops. Surrounded stunning Georgian architecture. Nestled in by areas of outstanding natural beauty, the Surrey Hills and famous for providing Farnham enjoys a long-standing association the backdrops for more than a few famous with the creative industries and has a films (the likes of Harry Potter, Skyfall, Snow variety of independent boutiques along White and the Huntsman, Thor: The Dark with several art galleries and contemporary World and Transformers: The Last Knight art and craft galleries. being amongst the most recent), Farnham is the perfect place to inspire your creativity. It’s home to the Farnham Maltings, a cultural centre renowned for its events The craft culture in Farnham is one of its which include plays, music, comedy nights, defining features – thanks to its exceptional film screenings, workshops, classes, arts facilities the town boasts the accolade festivals and exhibitions. Having deep roots of Craft Town England. In and around in the brewery trade, it’s no wonder that Farnham you can also discover a handful Farnham and its surrounding area has over of local potteries, several independent art 40 pubs to choose from – plenty within galleries, a sculpture park, the Crafts Study walking distance of the campus. Choose Centre right on our university campus, and from a sixteenth-century tavern with local many more unique local gems. craft beer and an open fire, regular live music and open mic nights in a traditional With over 2,000 students, UCA Farnham is pub, or a contemporary bar offering the biggest of the UCA campuses and has late-night resident DJs and cocktails. an incredibly strong community feel. (Don’t forget to take your NUS card with The campus offers courses across a range you for extra discounts on food and drink.) of subject areas, including Animation, Crafts And if you fancy a change of scenery, and Product Design, Media and Advertising, there’s a direct train from Farnham which Film, Fine Art, Graphics and Illustration, gets you to London’s lively bars and clubs Journalism and Media Production, Music, 28 in less than an hour. Performing Arts, Textiles, Photography and 29 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Computer Arts. Farnham is also home to the James Hockey and Foyer galleries which host a range of exhibitions by visiting artists as well as our staff, students and graduates. A number of research centres are also based on campus too, including the Centre for Sustainable Design and the Crafts Study Centre, an internationally-renowned museum and gallery for crafts.

The campus is only a 10-minute walk from the station, and UCA students regularly travel directly into central London in just under an hour to experience all the capital has to offer. Next door to Farnham, the lively University town of Guildford, with its multitude of restaurants, clubs and nightlife venues is only a short drive or train ride away and is a major destination for UCA students. It also has the region’s best collection of high street brands and arts venues.

And, if you fancy casting your net wider, you’re only a stone’s throw from Stonehenge, Chessington World of Adventures, Royal Ascot, Legoland and Portsmouth and Southampton historic docks as well as many seaside towns along the south coast.

Accommodation – Visit us: UCA Farnham has two halls of residence on UCA Farnham campus, just a minute’s walk from the town Falkner Road centre. Turn to page 40 for more information Farnham Surrey or visit the Accommodation page at GU9 7DS uca.ac.uk/accommodation

Becky Dann “Studying and living at UCA – Student Union Campus allows you to surround yourself President UCA Farnham with fellow artists and creatives from a range of backgrounds, and work in a diverse, supportive environment.”

Did you know...? JM Barrie wrote the novel Peter Pan whilst living in Farnham. You may not find mermaids, fairies or pirates when you visit, but you’ll be in a place steeped in history, inspiration and culture. 30 31 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Rochester

Rochester is an historic university town Chatham station – is bursting with with a modern twist. By day, students at this artistic energy and offers an inspirational campus enjoy discovering the town’s rich environment where you can embark on a literary heritage and beautiful architecture, creative degree. Perched high on a hill, browsing the quirky streets lined with our purpose-built Rochester campus enjoys boutique shops, and practicing their great views over the town and the River haggling skills at the indoor market. Medway. The campus is a creative hub for By night, Rochester’s impressive selection students studying a rich variety of courses of bars, clubs and restaurants become in Fashion, Photography, Silversmithing, the main attraction for its tight-knit Jewellery, Design for Theatre, Film and student community. Performance and Digital Animation. Rochester is also the link campus for the Rochester and the Medway area is certainly Maidstone Studios TV Production course. big in character. With loads of activities on your doorstep, this location is perfectly The Medway area also is home to some suited to the student lifestyle. Literary lovers of the most creative people in the country. will definitely be drawn by the town’s The Zandra Rhodes Gallery provides a focus heritage – the area made such an impact on for local interest in the arts as the campus a young Charles Dickens that it features in hosts important exhibitions and contemporary several of his books. And there’s no doubt art and design events throughout the year. you’ll be bowled over by the energy and UCA Rochester is at the centre of a busy creativity radiating from its vibrant arts and community of creative arts organisations music scene – there’s a busy events schedule that produce, promote and retail the very in the local area, including concerts held best in contemporary design, craft and at the magnificent Norman castle. media and students regularly benefit from Through exciting and inspiring events and visiting the city of Canterbury which is also exhibitions, local creative talent is nurtured a regional centre for arts and culture. and residents and visitors can revel in a range of inspiring and innovative arts Accommodation and cultural experiences. Medway’s – Arts Development Team also stages the There is one hall of residence at Rochester annual Fuse Medway Festival which – Doust Way – which is situated by the transforms the streets and open spaces beautiful River Medway and is about a with free arts events. five-minute walk from Rochester railway station. Turn to page 41 for more Rochester is also very well connected, with information or visit the Accommodation regular trains running from Rochester to page at uca.ac.uk/accommodation London St Pancras and Victoria taking just 40 minutes. Ebbsfleet International station is also just 20 minutes away by car, making it easy to take a trip to the continent in just a couple of hours. Visit us: UCA Rochester Fort Pitt The campus – a 10-minute walk from the Rochester 32 town centre, and five minutes away from Kent ME1 1DZ 33 Student lifeStudent at UCA Julia Mason “It doesn’t feel like a school, – student at UCA Rochester it feels like a huge community that comes together to learn in their own awesome way.”

Did you know...? The town was a favourite of Charles Dickens – many of his novels are based in this area and you’ll pass his former home on the way from the railway station to the campus.

34 35 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA The studios Royal School of Needlework – – Maidstone Maidstone TV Studios offer you the unique Royal School The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) opportunity to study television production offers the only specialist Hand Embroidery TV Studios in the UK’s largest independent TV studio of Needlework degree in Europe. We are proud to offer it facility. In this professional environment, as part of our course portfolio. you’ll have the chance to work on high- profile TV shows (such as Later…With Jools RSN is known as an international centre for “Maidstone Television Holland and Take Me Out), and network “To study this degree is one excellence in the art of hand embroidery. with leading industry professionals. Its skills are very much in demand today Studios provide a perfect TV Production students have access to a of the best decisions I have by couture fashion houses, as well as for professional environment to modern and spacious learning environment made. The course has made individual and public commissions. including edit facilities, screening rooms, During your studies you may well be invited study in. Combine this with an equipment store, a library and even me think differently and has to work on high-profile embroidered pieces the amazing tutors, top quality your own kitchen, as well as the fully brought skills and ideas out for clients. equipped TV studios and live gallery facilities, and the in-depth used by professionals. of me that I never knew The town production and theoretical existed. But most importantly – The town Located in Hampton Court Palace, East based units, and you have an – it is challenging, experimental, Molesey in south-west London, you’ll amazing course that explores Maidstone is a vibrant town in Kent, forward thinking and fun!” study in dedicated studios designed by 40 miles from London and close to our Sir Christopher Wren. The studios have everything from documentary, Rochester campus. The town offers excellent fantastic views of Hampton Court’s Privy to studio production.” shopping, museums, galleries and events Eleanor Latham Garden and the River Thames beyond. throughout the year and stunning local – BA (Hons) Hand East Molesey has a vibrant café street countryside to explore. If you love to eat Embroidery for Fashion, Josh Jones out, then Maidstone won’t disappoint Interiors, Textile Art culture with independent shops, antique – you. And with a variety of pubs, bars and emporiums, restaurants and bars. Nearby BA (Hons) Television nightclubs, there are always places to towns include Kingston upon Thames Production, Year 2 go when the sun goes down. (15 minutes by bus), Epsom, Surbiton, Twickenham and Richmond. London Accommodation Waterloo is 30 minutes away by train. – You can apply for a place in our halls Location: Accommodation of residence at Doust Way in Rochester Royal School – (see page 41), which is about 20 minutes of Needlework Campus accommodation isn’t available for Apartment 12a away by car – plus you would be eligible Hampton Court Palace this course, but we can support you to find for a free bus pass, which is exclusive to Surrey KT8 9AU private accommodation in the area. Television Production students staying in our halls of residence. Alternatively, you can search for private accommodation in the Maidstone, Rochester or surrounding area – our Accommodation Office at UCA Rochester will be able to help you.

Location: The Maidstone Studios Vinters Business Park New Cut Road Maidstone 36 Kent ME14 5NZ 37 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA A home from home

Safe & accessible – We want you and your family to know that you and your belongings are in safe hands Accommodation in our halls of residence. If you do have – an emergency, all our halls have trained Starting a new course can feel a little strange Student Wardens on duty overnight at first, particularly if you’re moving away and during weekends and holidays. from home for the first time, but we’ll do everything we can to make you feel right We provide basic contents insurance for at home. From the moment you arrive here, all residents living in our halls through you’ll be part of a diverse and tight-knit Endsleigh Insurance – we’ll give you the creative community. details of the policy during your online induction. You can pay more for enhanced It’s really important that you find the right cover at any time. Each campus has a accommodation for you, so that it suits your number of bedrooms that are wheelchair needs in every way. Choose from campus accessible and we’ll make reasonable halls of residence, privately rented flats and adjustments to modify accommodation houses or local lodgings. to suit particular needs. We operate a no smoking policy in all our residences Campus halls of residence and buildings. – We have halls of residence at each of our How to apply campuses – some located on-campus, some – close by (see over the page). You can apply We offer rooms to as many new full-time for halls for your first year of study if you’re students who want to live in university studying on a full-time course. If it’s not your accommodation as we can. From March first year, you can only apply if you have a 2018, if you’ve firmly accepted an offer from disability or significant vulnerability. us, you can apply for UCA accommodation through the Applicant Portal. It’s best Our halls are all self-catering, and you’ll to apply for accommodation as soon as have your own study bedroom with a bed, possible, rather than waiting for your exam desk, chair, wardrobe, and blinds or curtains. results in August, to have the best chance Bring your own personal possessions to of getting the type of accommodation make the place feel more homely. you’d like. All bedrooms and shared areas are heated, and each house or flat has a shared kitchen/ The first allocation of university dining area. You’ll need to bring your accommodation happens in May (you’ll need own pots, pans, cutlery, crockery, kitchen to apply by May 2018), and on a rolling basis utensils, tea towels, towels, sheets, pillows, after that – we’ll let you know by email as and a duvet (and cover) or blankets. soon as possible. If you’ve been successful in your application, you’ll be able to view and All internal shared areas are cleaned accept your Accommodation Agreement once a week, although you’re responsible through our online system. for cleaning your own room (and en-suite bathroom if you have one). We provide Find out more about halls of residence 20mbps internet access in all bedrooms and private accommodation, including and shared areas – the cost is included in how much you can expect to pay, at 38 your residence fees. uca.ac.uk/accommodation 39 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Take a tour Visit uca.ac.uk/accom- Epsom Campus halls modation to take 360 – degree tours of our halls of residence. Worple Road can accommodate up to 58 of residence students. It consists of three blocks of flats of up to eight single-student bedrooms all en suite and with shared kitchen facilities.

Location: on campus

Wilberforce Court houses up to 70 students and comprises 12 self-contained flats on three floors, with between four and seven bedrooms per flat. The accommodation Canterbury has shared bathroom/shower and – kitchen facilities. Ian Dury House is a purpose-built development which includes nine flats, Location: next to campus each housing six students. All bedrooms are en suite and there is a shared kitchen Ashley Road comprises six flats of up to facility in each flat. seven students, accommodating 28 students in total. Each unit has shared bathroom, Location: on campus toilet and kitchen facilities.

Hotham Court can accommodate 107 Location: 100 metres from campus students. It offers flats of single-study bedrooms with a mix of en-suite and East Street is new, off-site accommodation shared facilities. housing up to 100 students. Each flat has up to eight bedrooms all offering en-suite Location: about 20 minutes’ walk facilities and a shared kitchen/diner. from campus Location: about 10 minutes’ walk from campus

Farnham Rochester – – The Student Village features purpose built Doust Way offers 215 single-study bedrooms houses and flats with shared kitchen and all with en-suite bathrooms. The site offers bathroom facilities. Each unit accommodates a number of adapted rooms for students up to eight students in single bedrooms, who are disabled. each with its own washbasin and with shared bathroom, toilet and kitchen facilities. If you’re applying to study Television Production at Maidstone TV Studios, you Location: on campus can apply for accommodation in Doust Way.

The Main Hall comprises seven flats, each Location: five minutes’ walk from campus accommodating up to four or five students. The flats have shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and there’s also a washbasin in each room.

40 Location: on campus 41 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA As the second largest provider of specialist creative arts education in Europe, we Our international offer a truly global perspective in creative 24.2% education. 17.2 per cent of our student Other 70 countries community population comes from outside the UK – our diverse international community welcomes students from 91 nations from across the world.

17.2% of our total student population comes 15.5% from outside the UK China

Our international population is made up 4.78% of 91 nationalities Taiwan

4.35% 4.56% Italy Cyprus

3.61% 3.93% 3.93% India Norway Greece 3.5% 3.4% 3.08% Hong Kong Spain Lithuania

2.76% 2.95% Japan Portugal 2.65% 2.97% 2.34% 2.34% France Thailand Bulgaria Germany 2.23% 2.55% Romania USA

1.49% 1.7% Finland Ireland 1.49% Korea (South)

Percentage of international student 42 population (by country of origin) 43 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Our non-UK equivalent qualifications postgraduate course, we advise you webpage shows examples of the to take the IELTS for UKVI test*, although Supporting qualifications we accept from your the IELTS Academic test* will be sufficient country for each level of study at UCA: if you achieve the scores needed for an our international uca.ac.uk/international-study/ unconditional offer. equivalent-qualifications students Language & study support If your qualification does not appear, – please contact us to see whether it is one Whether English is your first language that we accept. or not, or even if you are simply new Studying in a new country Help & advice to a university environment, our team of – Please note that you do not need to have learning development tutors can help you can be a little daunting, so we Before you arrive here, we will send you already met the offer conditions when you to communicate effectively and creatively want to make sure that all of our Pre-departure Guide, which will give receive an offer from us, but you will need in your chosen field. Alongside your course, you all the important information you need to meet the requirements before enrolling we offer tailored workshops, seminars, and our students feel like they have to know. We offer an airport pick-up service on your course. tutorials delivered throughout the year to a home away from home at to transport you to your chosen campus, provide help in a variety of ways, including and we host dedicated international Tuition fees cultural differences in communication. UCA. We’ve created a support welcome events to help you settle in – network that will help you and make new friends. Tuition fees can be paid in full before How to apply enrolment at a discounted price, or in – settle into student life in We also have Specialist Advisers, based at instalments in the first six months of your You can either apply to us directly our campus Gateways, who are trained to course at the standard fee. Fees are payable using our online application form, or via the UK, and make your time help and advise you on visa issues, finances, in UK sterling (£) so please be aware that UCAS. If you are only applying to UCA, with us as rewarding and healthcare, registration and working during exchange rates can fluctuate. we recommend that you apply directly your studies. to us. Where possible, we interview enjoyable as possible. For full details of tuition fees and financial applicants in their own country – Accommodation support, please turn to page 220 or visit for details of which countries we visit and – uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/fees. Your our overseas representatives, please see If you apply for accommodation by local British Council office can also give you uca.ac.uk/international-study May, ahead of the main allocation of details of scholarships and other sources of rooms, we can guarantee you a place funding that you can apply for. Britain’s exit from the European Union in our student halls of residence – see – uca.ac.uk/accommodation for more English language requirements UCA is fully committed to providing the details. To help make sure that you have – very best creative arts education to students everything you need, we will also give To benefit fully from our undergraduate from across Europe and we pride ourselves you an enhanced accommodation degrees, all students must have a good on a diverse community that welcomes package which includes bedding and standard of spoken and written English, so applications from any nationality. a pack of kitchen essentials. we may offer you a place on the condition that you reach the required standard of The UK Government has confirmed that for If you choose not to apply for English first. If your English does not yet met EU students enrolling in 2017, immigration accommodation, or miss the deadline for this level, there is help at hand with our status and associated fees, as well as access any reason, we can also help you to find Pre-sessional English language courses, to the student loan book, has not changed as alternative private accommodation near which will improve your spoken, written, a result of the vote. As soon as we receive to the campus you will be studying at. reading and listening skills. See details from the Government relating to 2018 uca.ac.uk/pre-sessional for more entry, these will be added to our website: Course entry requirements information. uca.ac.uk/international-study – You’ll need to provide evidence that you If you need a Tier 4 student visa to study have a qualification which meets the entry in the UK, you may need to take a Secure requirement for the course you’ve applied to. English Language Test (SELT), which is You can find out more about specific recognised by the UK Home Office. If you course entry requirements on the course plan to study a Pre-sessional English course, *If you are currently in the pages of this prospectus, or at you’ll need to take the IELTS for UKVI test*. If UK, you can also take the 44 uca.ac.uk/courses you want to study an undergraduate or Trinity ISE test. 45 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Study abroad as part of your course

“During my Erasmus trip I tried to travel as much as possible. This was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to in my life.”

Egle Kazlauskate At UCA we offer you the opportunity to – study abroad as a fully recognised and BA (Hons) Fashion accredited part of your degree course. Buying Retail We have strong collaborative links with Management, studied at partner institutions worldwide and our Anadolu University, Eskisheir, Turkey experienced team can help you take advantage of the opportunities available to study outside the UK.

Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. Living in another country, you’ll experience new places, people, cultures and possibilities. You’ll develop initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where you go, a working knowledge of another language – all qualities that employers are looking for.

There are two types of exchange options available – a funded Erasmus exchange or an international exchange, each of which normally lasts three to five months. If you Top: Egle Kazlauskate “These classes were incredibly are on an undergraduate degree, exchanges – tend to take place during your second year BA (Hons) Fashion Buying informative and I learned so in Spring term. Retail Management, much in such a short space of studied abroad in Turkey We have links with over 80 partner

time. I made so many wonderful institutions across Europe and further afield, Bottom: Alice Horner memories that’ll I’ll carry with including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, – Korea and the USA. BA (Hons) Fashion me forever.” Promotion & Imaging, studied abroad in Australia For help and advice, our Study Abroad Co-ordinator is here to help you through Gabriella Ditto the process and make sure that you are Right: Aglika Hristeva – fully set up for your time away. – BA (Hons) Animation Arts, BA (Hons) Graphic Design: studied at Massachusetts Visual Communication, College of Art and Design, Find out more about our study abroad 46 studied abroad in Poland Boston, USA programme at uca.ac.uk/study-abroad 47 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Find us on social media

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#WeCreate Our creative campuses are great places for students to socialise and connect with like-minded people, share their interests and experiences, enjoy themselves Anya Shaw “Student life at UCA is vibrant and friendly, – and make life-long friends. BA (Hons) Fashion with interesting people around every corner to Journalism UCA Epsom talk to and share artistic and stylistic knowledge. Not only have I developed a great confidence in my writing as a fully-fledged journalism graduate, but throughout uni I developed lifelong friendships; friends who will also be professional contacts, as Cafés & bars Each of our galleries is free to enter and we – welcome visitors from the local and wider future members of the fashion industry.” Each campus has its own café and bar, where community, as well as students and staff. you can relax with a drink or a delicious meal Our aim is to showcase talent and inspire at tempting prices. Our cafés trade on good people to engage with the arts in an open home-style food and cater for every budget, and creative environment. and our campus bars have a calendar of regular events for you to enjoy, including Student blogs comedy, music and theme nights. – Our talented team of student bloggers Sam Lane “Student life at the Rochester campus is superb. – We share the vision of the Fairtrade can give you a taste of life as a UCA BA (Hons) There are lots of great facilities, including a Foundation and you’ll find Fairtrade products student, sharing their personal insights Contemporary Jewellery available in all our outlets. If you choose and experiences of studying, living and UCA Rochester huge canteen, various stores which are always to study here, you can also buy discount socialising on all of our campuses. very social and a diverse library where I’m always vouchers, which you can redeem in any of our cafés – these are really handy as These student-led pieces are published bumping into friends from other courses as itʼs it means that you’ll never get caught out regularly on our website and cover a huge the heart of the campus. The small size of without cash when you need a coffee or range of topics – everything from vlogging, a bite to eat. staging curated shows and getting the my course allows for a closer mentality to most out of Freshers’ Week, to the best form, where everyone is friendly and social Galleries places to eat locally and reviews of bands – and arts events. Check out within our studio. There are so many different If you’re looking for a taste of culture, our uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/blogs types of practitioners within our course so itʼs campus galleries offer you a wide of range of unique, inspiring and thought-provoking Join us at #UCAlive amazing to get different perspectives about your exhibitions. With such a varied exhibition – programme running throughout the year, We run live Q&A sessions where you can ask own work, where we’re always bouncing our galleries have something for all artistic us anything you like about what it’s like to ideas of each other and giving each other tastes, and we frequently exhibit the work live and study here at UCA. Find out more at of our students, staff and graduates. uca.ac.uk/live and follow us on social media advice, which, in turn, makes all of the first, 48 to find out about our next #UCAlive session. second and third years closer as a whole.” 49 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA

George Morl “What a creative course should ultimately do – BA (Hons) Fine Art is develop a sense of self-awareness, and because progressing to MA Fine Art the Fine Art course can be as independent as UCA Canterbury you tailor it, this enables you to examine and test your own ideas with other students and academics. The intensity of this is variable upon the students and so many different forms of practices emerge, including the ability to form links with other disciplines and faculties – you find yourself collaborating with others including individuals and organisations outside the context of the university. Completion of my studies resulted in me winning the UCA Vice Chancellor Award and being shortlisted for the Contemporary Visual Artwork Network (CVAN).”

Jamahyl Chan-Ellis “The course has been an amazing, invigorating Andrew Thompson “As a rocker and a nerd in school I was always – – BA (Hons) Acting & experience especially the whole university BA (Hons) Computer part of a certain group. I’m a friendly person Performance Games Arts UCA Farnham journey as a whole from moving from London UCA Farnham and love to be around people, but you never to Farnham and adapting to a new environment felt as though you could talk to everyone. and engaging with new peers. There was so much However, after going to UCA that changed. going on during the first few weeks of university. I became even more confident and could From all the fresher events, the freshers’ fair and talk to anyone. After experiencing what people generally making new friends. Being from the say are the best years of your life, I can safely say busy hustle of London, Farnham is a lovely scenic that I have found something that can be a career, area. My advice to any new student would be to and will be motivational for me to want to get of take all the UCA festivities in as much of a dose bed in the morning. It makes me want to work, that you can handle, then I would urge to explore I want to make cool stuff. It’s very rare you hear and embrace the surrounding countryside as it someone working in an office say that – this is 50 has so much to offer.” why the creative industries are so incredible.” 51 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Your Students’ Union

Working for you there to be your direct contact if you – need guidance or help with any situation. The award-winning Students’ Union (SU) The presidents will normally have studied at UCA is here to make your university at UCA for a number of years, so they’ll have experience the best it can possibly be. extensive knowledge of how things work The SU can help you to develop new skills here. If they can’t help, they’ll definitely know outside of your course, build friendships, who can. campaign for what’s important to you and, most of all, make the most of all the Clubs & Societies life-changing experiences that are open – to you throughout your time at UCA. There’s a huge range of different sports clubs and societies across all four campuses, The SU plays an integral part of every run by students and supported by the SU. student’s experience, from sports teams The SU regularly encourages students to and societies, to our hangout spaces and participate and get involved. facilities, or even just some guidance and advice – the SU is here to enrich your Our SU activities cover all sorts of interests, time at university. The SU is led by UCA including illustration, photography, games, students, so they’re in the best position LGBT, netball, basketball, cheerleading, to act as a collective student voice. rugby, and Latin dance are just some examples of what’s on offer. Getting involved – There’s something for everyone, but if you There are plenty of ways to get involved don’t see one at your campus that reflects with the Students’ Union and build on your your interests, our SU can help you launch experience of living and studying at UCA a new club or society if you’d like to start – with opportunities ranging from joining one yourself. or starting a club or society, running for election, being a course rep, engaging in Get in touch national debate, or taking part in SU events. – Check out the Students’ Union website Whatever your interests are, you’ll always ucasu.com for more details on clubs, events get a warm welcome at the Students’ and contact details, or connect socially: Union, and they’ll always try to help with whatever’s on your mind.

Campus Presidents – The Union’s Campus Presidents are elected from the UCA student body to represent the views and opinions on their campus. facebook.com/ucasu twitter.com/ucasu Campus Presidents have a hand in almost Instagram.com/ucasu 52 every aspect of the Union and they’re also Snapchat: uca-su 53 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Course facilities & student resources

The extensive facilities that are available we’re able to dedicate 100% of our campus to students at all four of our campuses, space to pure creativity, giving our students Maidstone TV Studios and the Royal the space and freedom to thrive. We want School of Needlework are all provided to you to set the bar on how far you progress encourage your experimentation, creativity, into your specialist area. and enthusiasm within the creative arts. We’ll help to support your studies and When using the facilities, our dedicated explore your potential by giving you access team of skilled technicians are here to give to high-calibre equipment, unique resources, you guidance. As experts in their fields, and high-tech digital technologies. they’re on hand to help with techniques, questions or dilemmas – sharing their We offer highly innovative environments knowledge and expertise to help you across all our campuses, all with a huge grow as a confident creative practitioner. range of equipment and resources to As a student here you can use all our support your learning and fully prepare equipment, no matter what course you’re on. you for a successful career in the creative industries. From animation suites, TV Discover more about our individual specialist production studios and virtual reality facilities on each of our course pages in this labs, to kilns, looms and dye labs, our prospectus, or online at uca.ac.uk range of creative resources exceeds many of our competitors.

It’s here that the benefits of attending a specialist university really come into play 54 – unlike multi-disciplinary universities, 55 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Here are just some of our facilities…

Workshops for metal forging, bronze casting and 3D workshops for metal, jewellery and vacuum forming ceramics and glass Animation suites, including stop motion Pattern and production workshops with Gerber and digital digitised pattern cutting and industrial sewing machines

Colour film processing Welding and casting resources

Hot shop for glass blowing Print beds for textiles

Kilns for ceramics work Workshops for wood and plastics

Video production equipment and Dobby looms, computerised AVL looms, countermarch editing software looms, table looms and box looms for textiles

TV studio and broadcast newsroom Access to rehearsal spaces

IT suites fully equipped with PCs and Macs Performing arts spaces

Computer games IT suites Dye labs and dye vat areas

Textiles digital printing facilities Print and weave equipment

Laser cutting and 3D printers Archive of historical and contemporary textiles

Motion capture and virtual reality lab Metal spinning equipment

Workshops for kiln fusing, casting and enamelling Laser cutting and rapid prototyping Fab Labs

Film, television and radio studios Comprehensive range of design software

Photographic studios with darkrooms and digital Hasselblad high end scanning stations and Epson processing facilities scanning stations

Sound post-production facilities 35mm and medium format film cameras

Fine art studios Editing suites

Water- and oil-based printmaking resources Digital SLR cameras with high-end video capture

Digital print bureau Extensive media store for equipment hire

…and much more*

*Facilities vary on each campus, depending on the subjects taught at each one. More information can be found by searching for your preferred courses 56 online at uca.ac.uk 57 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Library & Student Services

Gateway – This team acts as the first point of contact for our students, answering enquiries and providing support both in person and online. Gateway staff manage the University’s libraries and help you to access the institutional collections, departmental facilities, Information Technology, and various areas of student welfare and learning support. seminar rooms and meeting spaces, open Counselling services Library service access computing facilities including Macs – – and PCs, and quiet study areas. The library Students may seek counselling while The library provides a range of resources also offers access specialist IT equipment, at university for many different reasons. and services to enable you to successfully software and digitisation services. Located at our four main campuses, our complete your chosen course. It provides professional counsellors provide free-of- a comprehensive range of resources For more details, visit uca.ac.uk/library charge, confidential support to students specifically focusing on the visual and facing a wide variety of personal concerns. creative arts, including: Advice & student finances – Disability & SPLD team – Access to over 270,000 electronic and We have a Specialist Adviser located – print books and exhibition catalogues at each of our four campuses who can The Disability & Specific Learning – Over 12,000 electronic and print journals provide information and help with financial Differences (SPLD) team works alongside – Over 300 metres of archival materials and welfare issues, including student loans, you and academic colleagues to provide – A wide range of special collections budgeting and managing your finances, advice, guidance and information. and artists’ books disputes with housemates or landlords, This could include: – 18,000 DVDs, videos, CDs and access to local faith services, and external digital games support agencies and services. – An initial discussion to consider your – Over 8000 television and film We also provide specialist information learning needs in relation to your chosen broadcasts online. and guidance to international students. course of study – Signposting and referral for additional The library catalogue will enable you to Careers & employability assessments, if required. search and find relevant materials quickly – and effectively both on and off campus, Our campus libraries also house our Learning & teaching services plus you can borrow items from across the Careers Services, with professionally – UCA campus network. Reading list items qualified Careers and Employability Learning Development Tutors work closely and other resources are tailored to meet Advisers on site, along with an extensive with course tutors and librarians to help you your course requirements and are delivered range of resources. For more details, develop the skills you need to flourish on to you via our virtual learning environment, turn to pages 13–16 of this prospectus or your course – they’re available for individual myUCA. We can obtain alternative visit uca.ac.uk/careers-employability tutorials on request. formats if needed to meet your specific learning needs. Care leavers Learning and Teaching Librarians work – with course tutors to provide tailored The library also provides space to enable We have designated members of staff for workshops, seminars and tutorials for you your learning, whether you are looking looked-after teenagers and care leavers. to help with research for written and for quiet reading or working with fellow If you’re a care leaver, a whole range of practical assignments. students. There are learning pods information and support is available to you 58 (some equipped with audio-visual facilities), – from application through to graduation. 59 Student lifeStudent at UCA lifeStudent at UCA Distance learning

At UCA we offer one of the broadest ranges of course options in the UK for studying the arts by distance learning – provided through our distance learning college, UCA Open College of the Arts.

Through our Open programme, you can study a one-off course leading to a Certificate or Diploma in Higher Education, or build towards a full BA (Hons) or MA degree. All studying can be done at a pace that suits you, whenever and wherever you like.

We have validated the educational quality of the Open College of the Arts for many years and OCA is now part of the University for the Creative Arts family, allowing for developments in our portfolio that provide the very best opportunities to students studying at distance.

Open distance learning can be the perfect solution to studying in the arts at any point in your career. On one of our Open courses you will receive support on a one-to-one basis from an expert academic tutor who is also an arts practitioner; you’ll also become part of a thriving UK and international student community.

All of our part-time distance learning courses and degrees are UCA accredited. We have an exceptional range of part-time courses in painting, drawing, photography, music, illustration, graphic design, creative writing, textiles, sculpture, printmaking, art history and film.

The range of choices available through our Open College of the Arts portfolio is exceptional – enabling you to build the programme around your personal interests. Visit uca.ac.uk/open for more information 60 on our distance learning courses. 61 Our talented people Our talented people Our talented Our graduate network

“The tutors and course leaders at UCA Kate Herron “Since graduating, I’ve made a number of short really helped to boost my motivation, learning – films, collaborating with filmmakers I met while and productivity. After graduation, I was BA (Hons) Film Production UCA Farnham, 2009 studying for my degree and comedians I knew approached by the BBC – I now help to bring outside of that. These shorts allowed me to get creativity and fresh conceptual thinking for better at my job and build up my reputation as a the advertising of new and existing television filmmaker – and I played at film festivals such as programmes. It was my online portfolio that Palm Springs, Encounters, London Short Film really stood out to my employers – ideas and Festival and Flickerfest. These shorts also won designs that ultimately I gained from my me a place on the LOCO London Comedy Film experience at UCA.” Festival with Sky Comedy mentor scheme, on which I made my short Rest Stop which went Connor Stephen When you graduate from UCA, you’ll – instantly become a member of our global on to win the Grand Prize for Best Comedy at BA (Hons) Advertising alumni network. Our alumni community Flickers: Rhode Island Film Festival.” UCA Farnham, 2014 is invaluable to us and so we constantly seek ways for our graduates to stay connected with us, helping them to forge new professional links and boost Tina Edwards “At UCA we were always encouraged to their career progression. – BA (Hons) Music discover new artists and genres, and I now put Journalism As a member of the UCA Alumni UCA Epsom, 2012 my journalism training to good use with my Association, you can continue to use our Library Service free of charge for three radio show, and my position as features writer years after gradution and you can make full for Jazz UK Magazine. UCA taught me that I use of our Careers and Employability Service too. This includes a confidential, impartial can be a successful freelancer, and needn’t feel careers guidance appointment service with a limited to one path.” qualified Careers and Employability Adviser.

You’ll also receive Creative Update, Cherice Wilkins “The course allowed me to explore, experiment our twice-yearly alumni magazine, which – won the Chartered Institute of Public BA (Hons) Fashion and to develop my own individual identity Relations Excellence Award for Best External Textiles: Print as a creative print designer. Participating in Newspaper or Magazine in 2011. Packed UCA Rochester, 2013 with news, features, alumni successes Graduate Fashion Week and the New Designers and advice from leading industry figures, the magazine shines a light on the many Exhibition provided invaluable opportunities extraordinary things our students achieve with many industry contacts attending, and after graduating from UCA. this enabled me to secure an internship with 62 uca.ac.uk/alumni Jimmy Choo, which led to a full-time position.” 63 Our talented people Our talented people Our talented

Tracey Emin Famous graduates – CBE, RA, Turner Prize nominated artist

Our alumni include nationally & internationally renowned creative figures, such as: Karen Millen – OBE, fashion designer and retailer

Gareth Edwards Mark Baker – – Award-winning film director whose credits Oscar-nominated animator and creator include Monsters, Godzilla & Rogue One: of the BAFTA-winning children’s series A Star Wars Story Peppa Pig

Dame Zandra Rhodes – Stephen Webster DBE, RDI (Royal Designer for Industry), – award-winning fashion designer and MBE, founder of the luxury jewellery UCA’s Chancellor brand Stephen Webster, which has created exclusive pieces for Carrie Fisher, Madonna, Kate Moss, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Pink and Christina Aguilera

William McGregor Arnold Schwartzman – – TV and film director whose credits include OBE, RDI (Royal Designer for Industry), BBC One’s Poldark and E4’s Misfits, and Oscar-winning filmmaker, graphic designer Cannes Lions and Royal Television Society and author Award winner

64 65 Our talented people Our talented people Our talented Learn from the best

Our academics are closely connected to Valentina Elizabeth their respective industries and each is an Fashion Tutor Technician “Being a specialist arts university, active practitioner in their field, ensuring “As the majority of our learners – that every discipline taught at UCA remains are 16–18, the opportunity “Fashion moves at a fast pace and you we are surrounded by exciting relevant to the sector it serves. So they’re have to keep ahead of the game. I love the the perfect people to guide and support to study within a university colours and prints that are on offer to us. and varied creative work, your creative education, and to share whilst completing a Further I can look at a design and, with knowledge which makes for a thriving invaluable connections within the working and experience, interpret how a garment world. We have a very high staff-to-student Education qualification is an can be constructed. This to me is sheer and engaging place to learn, ratio, providing high levels of contact incredible experience.” satisfaction. I love what I do and it comes work and grow.” time between staff and students across with years of practice – it’s challenging. all four campuses. Chris Wraith I work with leather and also like to experiment Andy Bossom Further Education, Course Leader with accessories, sampling and embarking Course Leader, Computer Games Arts You’ll also be supported by our talented – on different techniques of construction. – technicians, who are integral to the “The wider further education team and I This gives students the opportunity to learn “I have a background in fine art drawing development of your practical skills. all studied on Further Education courses a diverse range of disciplines and skills. and narrative based character work. It was We’re very fortunate to have the support prior to beginning our undergraduate from here that I first considered bringing my of so many skilled industry professionals – and postgraduate study. As part of all the “It’s important for students to be able to look ideas to life through animation and it was including published authors, exhibiting subjects we teach in Further Education, at historical research and be able to translate this transformative route of moving stories artists, commissioned photographers, we aim to equip each of our students their findings into contemporary garments. that led me to working in the games industry specialists in design illustration, freelance with a range of project approaches. Sewing techniques are fundamental too as as a character animator. 3D artists, and film and TV professionals. If students develop their understanding garments should be beautiful inside as well of research, concept, experimentation of as outside. “For me the most important thing is seeing Here are just a few of our inspiring ideas and materials and are able to reflect our aspiring artists and designers learn new academics and expert technicians… and evaluate this process, they have a very “There are so many jobs in fashion, from creative skills and technical understanding, good starting point to prepare themselves stylists to pattern cutters, technologists which allow them to explore their own for undergraduate study. to designers and textile designers, ideas and game prototypes freely as photographers, illustrators and retail industry practitioners in their own right. “As the majority of our leaners are 16–18, merchandisers. Every job in fashion Being a specialist arts university, we are the opportunity to study within a university gives you the opportunity to learn surrounded by exciting and varied creative whilst completing a Further Education something new.” work, which makes for a thriving and qualification is an incredible experience. engaging place to learn, work and grow.” All students get large studio spaces and access to specialist tutors, technicians, materials and equipment which makes “I love what I do and it comes the step up from school learning to university-environment learning a with years of practice.” fantastic leap for all individuals.” 66 67 Our talented people Our talented people Our talented

“Our students, uniquely, learn “We’re big enough to broker “What makes UCA unique is “I always tell the students that the fundamental importance great opportunities for students its specialism in arts education their first day on the course is of ‘knowing through doing.” and support their ambitions, and the endless possibilities for their first day in industry.” but small enough to transform collaboration and creativity and nurture the individual.” across the numerous disciplines.”

Lesley Millar Phil Gomm Jon Hunt Dal Chodha Professor of Textile Culture Course Leader, Computer Animation Arts Senior Lecturer, CGI Animation Course Leader, Fashion Promotion & Imaging – – – – “A passion for colour inspired me to work in “As a writer, I’m used to building elaborate “The visual effects in two particular films “Working in fashion journalism was textiles. Not being able to find the colours worlds populated by fictional characters. first inspired me to want to work in something that I knew I had to do. From a I loved in the cloth available in the shops, I As a designer, I’m fascinated by the ways in Animation – Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park. very young age I would draw clothes and decided I would find out how to do it myself. which objects, things and spaces combine Seeing a 40-foot CGI T-Rex chasing a 4x4 so the natural progression was to study And then the qualities of the various fibres to conjure meaning and connect with through a jungle was pretty mind blowing! fashion after A-Level. It was only during totally seduced me – the reflective vibrancy audiences. As an animator, I’m delighted my foundation course that I understood of silk, the soft warmth of wool and so it endlessly by the ways in which image, sound “What makes UCA unique is its specialism in how many jobs there were in the industry. carried on, and still does to this day. and rhythm combine to create an emotional arts education and the endless possibilities response. My experience of bringing lots of for collaboration and creativity across the “The students at Epsom get a real-time, “We have the most fantastically equipped separate components together in the service numerous disciplines. The Animation course no gloss, high definition experience of what studios and internationally renowned of a cracking story or immersive experience at Farnham was the first course in the UK to fashion is really about. I didn’t have that practitioners teaching in all our Schools at helps me inspire our creative community be established and recognised for academic experience at university. I always tell the UCA. This means that our students, uniquely, of undergraduates, alumni and staff. study in the discipline of animation. students that their first day on the course learn the fundamental importance of Graduates of Computer Animation Arts is their first day in industry. ‘knowing through doing’, rather than as some have won multiple awards at New Designers “One of the most import things for abstract concept. Of course theory gives the and secured internships, commissions students to learn is to approach their studies “It is important for students to be open to context, but actually making puts the and employment. with a positive, open mind. It’s about new experiences and new ways of thinking, understanding of the materials and what learning to discover and embrace what an and to be open to learning new ways of those materials can do into your hands. “At UCA you’re part of a creative community arts education can introduce you to.” doing too. At Epsom we have such a broad Once that has happened and they are able – a community of practice. We’re big enough range of practitioners coming in every week to marry skill with imagination, they can to broker great opportunities for students – from set designers who have spent the do anything – the sky is the limit!” and support their ambitions, but small week balancing Gucci shoes against soft enough to transform and nurture the fruit, to photographers catching overnight individual. If you want someone to know your flights from New York to teach workshops name, take a personal interest, and commit on silhouette and gender. There is something to you as a creative individual, study with us. to take away from every single person you We’re boutique, we’re bespoke and we put meet at university.” 68 our students first.” 69 Our talented people Our talented people Our talented Lucy O’Brien Ruth Torr Course Leader, Music Journalism, Course Leader, Acting & Performance Music Marketing & Promotion – ­– “I have been a professional movement “I started my career as a staff writer on director, dancer and actor, including work NME in the 1980s. I loved writing and I with the English National Opera, so I know played in an all-girl punk band, so music what students are aspiring to. I have also journalism seemed an ideal combination taught for many years in lots of different of my interests. I interviewed a lot of the contexts and therefore understand major rap, rock and pop stars of the 80s, teaching and learning at this level. 90s and early 2000s, and that gave me real insight into the music industry. “The team of lecturers has an impressive It’s fascinating to see how much Music amount of professional experience so Marketing has grown in the last five years. every week is an exciting opportunity to “From Day One you don’t It has really transformed the industry. “The team of lecturers work with professional actors. We have a constant stream of requests from inside just study music and media, “Whilst studying at UCA, you CREATE has an impressive amount and outside UCA for students to work with you put it into practice.” music media and devise artist campaigns. of professional experience other departments and other organisations. From Day One you don’t just study music and media, you put it into practice. Music so every week is an exciting “Our students want to collaborate with culture is a sociable culture. It is about opportunity to work with a wide range of creative people. having good, productive conversations They want to study somewhere where and enjoying music together.” professional actors.” creativity is respected and experimentation is encouraged. What better place to do this than UCA?”

Heike Löwenstein Course Leader, Photography (Rochester) – Sim Oliver “I decided to work in photography because Fine Art Sculpture Technician I was fascinated with light and how light – modulated the world around us. “I’ve been involved in Fine Art all my life as I have a wide range of experience in the both my parents were fine art teachers and world of photography, including commercial practicing artists. I did a two-year foundation photography in documentary, editorial, course and later graduated with a BA (Hons). industrial and fashion advertising, as well I impart whatever knowledge, skills and as experience as an internationally exhibited observations that seem relevant from my and published fine art based practitioner own career and experiences to enable and researcher, working with human students to hopefully make the most of geography, social sciences and their time and opportunities during their “At UCA we have architecture around themes of identity, studies and beyond. place and belonging. experienced, dedicated “There will always be a “There will always be a demand for and internationally renowned “At UCA we have experienced, dedicated well-designed and made creative input. and internationally renowned staff who demand for well-designed It feeds into our lives whether we are aware staff who open their own open their own networks to students and and made creative input. of it or not, from fashion to cars, interiors, networks to students.” challenge them to develop and achieve to architecture, music and art. It surrounds us a high level. Our courses prepare students It feeds into our lives whether and influences us all. for a host of careers in photography we are aware of it or not.” and the creative industries. Open access to “The sculpture area at UCA Canterbury is funding and modes of dissemination as well increasingly unique. Time and again I hear as the exposure and opportunity to network visitors at open days saying this, and that with significant figures in the industry they have not seen its equivalent when guarantees the best chance for success visiting other colleges.” 70 with our students’ work.” 71 Our talented people Our talented people Our talented Simon Welsford Course Leader, Television Production – “I always loved making up stories when I was a child, so when I discovered you could turn them into a reality by making a film, I was hooked. I made my first film at university and went straight on to work in the film and television industry as a writer/director. Having worked professionally in the film/ television industry for over 15 years, I am Katherine Boxall able to share a great deal of knowledge Course Leader, Fashion Management about what to do and importantly, what not “In my experience the most & Marketing to do, when making programmes and films. – “The fact that everyone working I have experience of the whole production successful students are the ones “I am one of the co-founders of the course process from idea through to screening. who approach projects with which was created nine years ago when we and studying at the university realised that there was a gap at the university has a vested interest in the “The fact that everyone working and an open mind. They will almost for a vocational degree course focusing on studying at the university has a vested always find an innovative creative marketing and the business side of creative arts creates a very interest in the creative arts creates a very the fashion industry. Now in my fourteenth supportive and inspiring supportive and inspiring environment to approach to resolving the brief.” year at UCA, I am very proud of this work in. Students have the opportunity award-winning course and the strong team environment to work in.” for work experience on productions JJ Brophy of tutors who teach on it. made at Maidstone Studios. This includes Senior Lecturer, Design Media big network shows like Take Me Out – “We treat our students like young industry and Later with Jools Holland, where “I’ve been tinkering with computers and experts and emphasise the importance of students are able to work alongside electronics since I was about nine years employability and having an industry-level top industry professionals.” old, but I think I first realised the potential skill set. As well as providing the essential of digital media when I discovered knowledge and business acumen we have Allan Atlee Hypercard on my school’s Apple computers. strong links and regular live projects that can Head of School of Architecture The possibilities for creating little programs lead the students directly into industry. Part – and narratives with relative ease really of my role involves networking and facilitating “Like lots of people who enjoyed art and inspired me. strong industry links and I love seeing our science at high school, I was advised to students grow and develop into successful think about architecture as it involves both “It’s an exciting time to be a student right young industry professionals. subjects. Also, growing up in Glasgow I now, especially in subjects like Architecture was fascinated by the contrasting styles of and Coding, which are inherently technology “We are a close-knit community at UCA and architecture and town planning and wanted focused. The speed of innovation within this is a friendly, caring place to study. to learn about how cities are made. these sectors is breathtaking, and more London, one of the world’s greatest fashion importantly, the access to these innovations capitals, is a short train ride away and so I “At UCA the people teaching you have is becoming far more inclusive and available. really do feel that our students get the best interesting networks of collaborators – other In my experience the most successful of both worlds.” architects, artists, urbanists, film-makers and students are the ones who approach projects “I don’t know of another researchers. Bringing these people into the with an open mind. They will almost always place where you can study school continually broadens everyone’s find an innovative approach to resolving the “We treat our students like young perspective and shows how many different brief, often stepping outside their comfort industry experts and emphasise architecture in such an intimate and valid ways there are of doing zone to learn new skills or ways of thinking architecture. I don’t know of another place in the process. the importance of employability and intense campus that is where you can study architecture in such shared by architects, illustrators, an intimate and intense campus that is “UCA is, at its core, a model for collaborative and having an industry-level shared by architects, illustrators, animators learning. The sense of community and a skill set.” animators and artists.” and artists. Everyone has a shared interest shared vision for art and design education in the future, finding innovation and novelty are truly unique to UCA, and are part of through their own making and this makes what makes it an exciting, challenging, 72 for an incredibly stimulating experience.” and nurturing environment for learning.” 73 Our talented people Our talented people Our talented Our research

funding organisations and exhibition venues 93% of our research in the two countries. As projects have developed, the network and its connections internationally have extended beyond the UK and Japan recognised for quality (REF 2014) to those countries where textile practice occupies a corresponding position.

As a specialist institution, we are committed Crafts Study Centre to creative practice and we believe research – and enquiry to be at the heart of the creative Formed in 1970 with the aim of ‘the arts. The Research Exercise Framework advancement of the education of the public (REF 2014) confirmed our position as a in the arts and in particular the artistic leading research community in art and crafts’, the Crafts Study Centre has a unique design, with 93% of our research designated collection of modern British craft that as internationally recognised for quality, embraces calligraphy, ceramics, furniture, and 64% of our research submissions wood and textiles. This is accompanied by classed as world-leading and internationally an archive of diaries, letters, photographs, excellent in terms of originality, significance sketchbooks and other materials that testify and thoroughness. to the working practices of craftspeople. Alongside this the Crafts Study Centre Our research activities underpin the quality delivers a public programme of exhibitions, of learning and teaching here at UCA. lectures, symposia, conferences and Our researchers represent a broad range publications, drawing participants from of practice as artists, designers, architects, around the world. Visit www.csc.uca.ac.uk filmmakers, photographers, historians, for further details. Transition II: A glass theorists and curators. Their research – ranges across the creative arts resulting in Centre for Sustainable Design installation by Professor buildings, artworks, installations, books, – Magdalene Odundo articles, ceramics, exhibitions, textiles, Since 1995 the Centre for Sustainable James Hockey Gallery, UCA Farnham reports, films, photographs and moving Design has organised numerous conferences, image, and as such they offer an workshops and training programmes focused understanding of art and design that has on sustainable innovation and product real impact in the world. At UCA, we have sustainability. The Centre has worked with a number of specialist and internationally business, policymaking and research acclaimed Research Centres. communities in Europe, North America and Asia to build considerable experience in International Textile Research Centre global manufacturing industries, information – and communication technologies, and The International Textile Research Centre sustainable building products. at UCA explores the practices, materials While research is at its core, the CfSD is and creative contexts of contemporary explicitly industry-facing in its approach and textile culture. The ITRC leads a range of has developed numerous events, networks academic, curatorial and project activities and trainings to publicise its work. internationally and builds on the work of The Anglo-Japanese Textile Research Visit cfsd.org.uk for further details. Centre, which was established in 2004 to create and develop the network within, and between, the UK and Japan. Kawaii, an exhibition For more information, curated by Professor These networks embraced contemporary please visit: 74 Lesley Millar textile practice, educational establishments, uca.ac.uk/research 75 Our courses Our courses Fashion Buying Retail Management BA (Hons) 136–137 Canterbury Epsom Fashion Design BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) 138–139 Course directory Farnham Fashion Journalism BA (Hons) 140–141 Hampton Court Maidstone TV Studios Fashion Management & Marketing BA (Hons) 142–143 Rochester Fashion Media & Promotion BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) 144–145 UCA regularly updates its course portfolio to meet the changing needs of the creative Fashion Photography BA (Hons) 146–147 industries. To see what courses are coming *Course is subject to validation Fashion Promotion & Imaging BA (Hons) 148–149 soon, visit: uca.ac.uk/new-courses during 2017/18. Fashion Textiles: Print BA (Hons) 150–151

Film Production BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) 152–153

Fine Art BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) 154–155

Fine Art BA (Hons) 156–157

Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year*) 158–159

Pre-degree & Foundation Courses Campus Page Graphic Communication BA (Hons) 160–161

Access to Higher Education Diploma in Art & Design 88–89 Graphic Design BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) 162–163

Diploma in Art & Design 90–91 Graphic Design: Visual Communications BA (Hons) 164–165

Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies 92–93 Hand Embroidery for Fashion, Interiors, Textile Art BA (Hons) 166–167

Extended Diploma in Art & Design 94–95 Illustration BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) 168–169

Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology 96–97 Illustration & Animation BA (Hons) 170–171

Extended Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail* 98–99 Interior Architecture & Design BA (Hons) 172–173

Extended Diploma in Production Design for Performance* 100–101 Interior Architecture & Design BA (Hons) 174–175

International Foundation in Art, Design & Media 102–103 Interior Craft & Decorative Art BA (Hons) (3-year*/4-year*) 176–177

Pre-sessional English 104–105 Interior Styling & Design* BA (Hons) 178–179

Journalism & Media Production* BA (Hons) 180–181

Undergraduate Courses Campus Page Music Composition & Technology BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) 182–183

Acting & Performance BA (Hons) 108–109 Music Journalism BA (Hons) 184–185

Advertising BA (Hons) 110–111 Music Marketing & Promotion BA (Hons) 186–187

Animation BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) 112–113 Music Performance BA (Hons)* 188–189

Architecture BA (Hons) 114–115 Music Production BA (Hons)* 190–191

Computer Animation Arts BA (Hons) 116–117 Performance BA (Hons)* 192–193

Computer Games Arts BA (Hons) 118–119 Photography BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) 194–195

Computer Games Design* BA (Hons) 120–121 Photography BA (Hons) 196–197

Computer Games Technology* BSc (Hons) 122–123 Product Design BA (Hons) 198–199

Contemporary Jewellery BA (Hons) 124–125 Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery BA (Hons) 200–201

Creative Coding & Technology* BSc (Hons) 126–127 Sports Fashion & Branding* BA (Hons) 202–203

Design for Theatre, Film & Performance BA (Hons) 128–129 Television & Media Production* BA (Hons) 204–205

Digital Film & Screen Arts BA (Hons) 130–131 Television Production BA (Hons) 206–207

Fashion BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) 132–133 Textiles for Fashion & interiors BA (Hons) 208–209

Fashion Atelier BA (Hons) 134–135 Graduate Diploma: Art & Design 210–211 76 77

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Pre-degree and Foundation Studies Foundation and Pre-degree Undergraduate Postgraduate at UCA offered *Not **The title for award Extended is this course Diploma in Performing Arts. Production & One – year Access Higher to Education Diploma – Art & Design One – year International Foundation in Art, Design Media & Two – years Two Extended Diploma Design, & (in Art Media Creative Production Technology, & Business Fashion or Retail, & Production Design for Performance**) Two – years Two Scottish A-Level, Highers, BTEC Nationals, International Baccalaureate, or equivalent*

GCSE, Diploma or equivalent* Diploma or GCSE, One – year – Design & Diploma in Art Studies Foundation Three or four years – years Three or four Degree (Hons) BSc or (Hons) BA Diploma Graduate full-time One year Masters Degree full-time One year MPhil/PhD full-time years three to Two Employment One – year 3 Diploma Level Design & in Art Pathways to undergraduate to Pathways study postgraduate & study uca.ac.uk/ask-uca degree courses. It will give you the you It will give courses. degree opportunity disciplines specialist explore to syllabus, the A-Level by covered that aren’t design and graphic as crafts, fashion, such a grounding receiving animation. After you’ll areas, a range of subject across an build leaders to course with our work main in your portfolio of work impressive of interest. area what you know already if you Alternatively, experience some have and you study to want to apply directly can you area, in the subject courses. degree undergraduate one of our years three are courses degree Most of our option four-year a offer also some long, but at the start a preparatory year this includes – your develop can that you so of the course the main onto progressing skills before you’ve After course. degree three-year to decide may you degree, your completed or course a postgraduate onto progress employment. into straight an international student and If you’re English your develop need to you skills… language – in Art, Design Foundation Our International with development Media blends creative & page 102 see – Teaching Language English information. more for returning are education… to If you – Diploma is Higher Education to Our Access on a part-timeoffered designed basis and is a for education to returning those prepare to course. degree Ask us Question? – one of our to come information, more For or visit page 224 see – Open Days or ask us a question – uca.ac.uk/opendays online: If you’ve completed your A-Level(s)… your completed If you’ve – Foundation – Design & Our Diploma in Art as bridging is globally recognised Studies and creative between A-Levels the gap If you have GCSEs, but not A-Levels… not but GCSEs, have If you – aged 16, university to straight come can You Our Diploma GCSEs. your completing after an are and Extended Diploma courses developing and A levels, AS to alternative creativity and skills in a university your quantity of earn the same You’ll setting. AS or A studied you’d tariff points as if UCAS a portfolio of develop will also and you levels on a place you that will help secure work offer also We’ll programme. a degree support Diploma 2 Degree on our you page 87 see – programme progression details. more for How do you want to get there? to want do you How – the illustrates The diagram opposite FurtherEducation and Higher different at UCA, here you to available routes depending on entry and your requirements and qualifications or predicted current you of routes a number are status. There are you where depending on take, could and journey, educational in your now go. to want you where Where are you now and where do you do you and where now you are Where go? to want – and weaknesses? strengths your What are that really or specialism a subject Is there can career what future And you? appeals to worth always It’s pursuing? yourself see you do to likely more that you’re remembering and enjoy really you a course studying well your fulfil to help you will know that you you what subject ask yourself ambitions. So, and passionate to the most committed feel individual. as a creative about journey for you for journey Choosing the right the Choosing

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Pre-degree & Foundation courses 86 Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & uca.ac.uk/pre-degree Design If you’re returning to education and looking for a part-time art and design course, then Access to Higher UCA’s Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design is the perfect springboard Education Diploma – to a degree course, a career change or Art & Design progression in your existing career. Specifically tailored to those entering education after a break, our Access to Higher Education Diploma gives you the chance to explore a range of art and design subjects, whilst balancing other work or family commitments. Open to anyone over 19 years of age, you’ll study with us for two Youʼll develop or rediscover the days a week, normally experimenting in five disciplines – Fine Art, Fashion and Textiles, skills and confidence needed 3D Design, Lens-based Media and Visual for the art and design industry, Communications. Throughout your studies you’ll have your own dedicated studio space, expanding your opportunities as well as access to the same facilities as an for your next steps in your study undergraduate or postgraduate student.

or career path. You’ll develop or rediscover the skills and confidence needed for the art and design industry, expanding your opportunities for your next steps in your study or career path. We offer our students a supportive environment with individual tutorials, educational visits, a range of lectures, and opportunities for live briefs and competitions. All staff members teaching this course are either active practitioners or involved in research in their specialist fields, offering you a great opportunity to build relationships and learn directly from industry experts.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma UCA Canterbury – One year part-time is fully integrated with the Foundation UCA Farnham – One year part-time UCA Rochester – One year part-time Diploma and Extended Diploma – so you’ll be working within a wider creative Entry requirements: community for sharing ideas, techniques No formal qualifications are required. Entry is by and project concepts. interview and evidence of ability and commitment, in the form of a body of work or non-traditional portfolio.

If you don’t have a GCSE in English and/or mathematics grade A*- C and/or grade 4-9 you may be offered the opportunity to sit these.

For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/access-canterbury Natalia Rashid Malik For more details, go to: – uca.ac.uk/access-farnham Access to Higher Education Diploma – For more details, go to: Art & Design 88 uca.ac.uk/access-rochester UCA Canterbury 89 Diploma in Art Diploma in Art & uca.ac.uk/diploma-epsom Design Our Diploma in Art & Design at UCA Epsom gives you the opportunity to study Diploma in Art within a university environment from the age of 16 or 17. As an equivalent to & Design one-and-a-half A-Levels and designed to be taken after GCSEs or a Level 2 Diploma, our course offers you a comprehensive and creative introduction to a range of art and design disciplines.

You’ll experience a broad range of art and design activities throughout the course, enabling you to develop your skills and identify a direction for further study and You’ll have access to the career progression. You’ll be able to explore a range of materials, processes excellent facilities of a specialist and techniques such as drawing, painting, creative university and the 3D design and workshop practice, graphic design, and historical and contemporary support of lecturers who are studies in the first part of the course. professional designers, artists Then you’ll go on to study a selection of compulsory and specialist units, including and researchers. visual communication, fashion design, photography, visual studies, computer applications and public art.

At the end of the year, you’ll have your own unique and varied portfolio to take you to the next step, whether it’s a step up to the Foundation Diploma or progressing onto year 2 of an Extended Diploma with us. You’ll have access to the excellent facilities of a specialist creative university and the support of lecturers who are professional designers, artists and researchers.

While studying for the diploma you’ll be on campus for at least three days a week, working in a dedicated studio space. If you’re studying English and/or mathematics as part of your programme you’ll be attending for longer. The library and some workshops are available each day.

UCA Epsom – One year full-time

Entry requirements: Normally a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9 including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2).

(Applicants without GCSE English and/or mathematics Right: Ella Baumkotter may have to study them at UCA.) – Diploma in Art & Design For more details, go to: 90 UCA Epsom uca.ac.uk/diploma-epsom 91 Diploma in Art Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation uca.ac.uk/pre-degree Studies Designed for post A-Level students, our Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Diploma in Art & Studies prepares you for the progression from diploma to degree. You’ll spend the Design – Foundation year exploring a range of creative subjects, giving you the time and creative inspiration Studies to decide which area of art and design you’d like to specialise in when you come to choose your undergraduate degree.

You’ll have access to our high-spec facilities and will be supported by teams of subject specialist lecturers – most lecturers are active within their own fields as professional designers, artists and As the year progresses, youʼll researchers. Working in and amongst our undergraduate and postgraduate students have more freedom to specialise as part of our uniquely creative community, and direct your route through you’ll be able to observe first-hand the range the course, resulting in an of degree options available to you. exhibition of your work at the The first part of your year will be spent investigating different areas of art and end of the year and a unique design, identifying your strengths and and varied portfolio, ready for personal interests to help you grow as an artist or designer. As the year progresses, your undergraduate degree. you’ll have more freedom to specialise and direct your route through the course, resulting in an exhibition of your work at the end of the year and a unique and varied portfolio, ready for your undergraduate degree.

UCA Canterbury – One year full-time As a foundation student, you’ll be on campus UCA Epsom – One year full-time for at least three days a week with your own UCA Farnham – One year full-time UCA Rochester – One year full-time dedicated studio space. If you’re expected to be studying English and/or Maths as part of Entry requirements: your programme, you’ll attend for longer. Normally one A-Level (or two AS-Levels) – minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points.

OR Progression Diploma (Level 3) or Advanced Diploma (Level 3) in a related subject area.

AND four GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9, including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2).

For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/foundation-canterbury

For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/foundation-epsom

For more details, go to: Right: Lauren Henry uca.ac.uk/foundation-farnham – Diploma in Art & Design For more details, go to: – Foundation Studies 92 uca.ac.uk/foundation-rochester UCA Canterbury 93 Extended Diploma in Art Diploma in Art Extended & uca.ac.uk/pre-degree Design Do you have a passion for art, but feel restricted by how it’s taught at school? Extended Diploma Our Extended Diploma in Art & Design offers you a unique opportunity to study in Art & Design on a practical art and design course within a university environment at the age of 16.

At UCA, you’ll have access to the same facilities, studios and workshops as all our undergraduate and postgraduate students. And, as you’ll be studying at the second largest specialist arts university in the Europe, you’ll be working with some of the best equipment available. Youʼll take part in a live Equivalent to three A-Levels, the Extended project, giving you an insight Diploma is a two-year course which allows into the creative industries and you to try out a wide range of art and design subjects or specialise directly before the chance to work with studios choosing a degree subject. You’ll spend or galleries such as the Turner the first year developing essential visual language skills, exploring a range of practical Contemporary in Margate media, techniques and processes in an or Beaney Art Gallery experimental manner. You’ll then combine this with research methods and critical in Canterbury. enquiry in the context of creative practices such as Fine Art, Fashion Textiles, 3D Design, Lens-based Media (Photography and Film) and Visual Communication. You’ll also take part in a live project, giving you an insight into the creative industries and the chance to work with studios or galleries such as the Turner Contemporary in Margate or The Beaney Art Gallery in Canterbury.

As you enter the second year, you’ll work alongside students from the Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies and Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design courses, and continue one UCA Canterbury – Two years full-time of the specialisms as a pathway to focus UCA Rochester – Two years full-time on for the rest of the course.

Entry requirements: Don’t worry if you still need to get your Normally five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9 including English (or Functional Skills English or mathematics GCSE – we’re English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). committed to getting you ready for an undergraduate degree and your future OR an equivalent qualification (Level 2). career, so we hold classes in both subjects.

Applicants without GCSE English and/or mathematics may have to study them at UCA.

For more details, go to: Right: Blue Tuohy uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-canterbury – Extended Diploma in For more details, go to: Art & Design 94 uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-rochester UCA Canterbury 95 Extended Diploma in CreativeExtended Media Production & Technology uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-media Take your interest in creative media to the next level and discover more about how it Extended Diploma shapes our everyday lives. This dynamic, creative diploma will develop and nurture in Creative your design and media skills across a wide range of multimedia formats and is designed Media Production to cover most elements of media production and technology. Our facilities include the & Technology latest virtual reality and track lab technology.

You can choose to study this two-year course either after completing your GCSEs or a Level 2 Diploma – our Extended Diploma is equivalent to studying for three Youʼll experience and interact A-Levels. You’ll experience and interact with a broad spectrum of digital media – learn with a broad spectrum of how to experiment with different materials digital media - learn how to and techniques, including digital design, animation, printmaking, photography, 3D experiment with different workshop practice and drawing for design. materials and techniques, Our course also includes theoretical studies that are essential for practical work, helping including digital design, you to work independently and develop animation, printmaking, your own creative ideas, interests and professional skills. photography, 3D workshop practice and drawing At UCA we will support you in your transition from diploma to degree or employment – for design. most students go on to study degrees with us such as Animation, Photography, Computer Games Arts or Television Production.

We also offer a uniquely collaborative learning experience – you’ll be working alongside our undergraduate and postgraduate artists within our specialist creative environment, with access to high-spec facilities and equipment, plus frequent educational visits to creative venues in London and elsewhere across the country.

UCA Rochester – Two years full-time This dynamic, creative diploma

Entry requirements: will develop and nurture your Normally five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9 including English (or Functional Skills English/Key design and media skills across Skills Communication Level 2). a wide range of multimedia OR an equivalent qualification (Level 2). Conor Barefiel formats. Applicants without GCSE English and/or mathematics – may have to study them at UCA. Extended Diploma in Creative Media For more details, go to: Production & Technology 96 uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-media UCA Rochester 97 Extended Diploma in FashionExtended Business & Retail uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-fashion Extended Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail*

Our two-year Extended Diploma in Fashion confidently. Most students will undertake Business & Retail at UCA Epsom will provide a short placement to foster vocational and you with an introduction to the business and personal skills. retail world of fashion taught in a university environment. You’ll have the opportunity at the end of your second year to progress to one of a Open to students aged 16 and over with a number of related degree courses here at fashion, business or management interest, UCA with the skills you have learned, or you you’ll explore the fashion retail world and may decide to choose an exciting career learn about the business through practical path in the fashion retail industry. and theoretical projects, supporting your personal progression and helping you We offer our students a choice of several develop your skills. popular fashion and business-related degree courses that help you make valuable From global supply chains to merchandising industry connections, where you’ll work with and media marketing, you’ll learn about the top fashion designers and brands through business of fashion and retail, how to time work experience placements and projects. manage and solve complex problems, as Previous UCA graduates have been offered well as take responsibility for development positions at Balenciaga, Stella McCartney and research. You’ll have full access to our and Burberry. high-quality facilities where you’ll work with other students and professionally trained academics and technicians with backgrounds in business, retail, fashion and design industries and experience working UCA Epsom - Two years full-time with major brands. Entry requirements: From global supply chains Normally five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade In your first year you’ll learn about the 4-9 including English and one art, design, media, to merchandising and media business of fashion and how technology, performance or technology related subject. marketing, youʼll learn about marketing and the retail process come OR an equivalent qualification (Level 2). together. You’ll gain valuable knowledge the business of fashion and through visits, collaborative projects and Applicants without GCSE English and/or mathematics retail, how to time manage and individual study. During your second year, may have to study them at UCA. you’ll progressively specialise in an area that Cabrini Roy solve complex problems, as interests you where you’ll have the freedom *Course subject to validation at time of print. – Diploma in Art & Design – well as take responsibility for to develop ideas and discover your personal For more details, go to: Foundation Studies 98 strengths and abilities to present ideas uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-fashion UCA Epsom development and research. 99 Extended Diploma in Production forExtended Design Performance uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-production Our two-year Extended Diploma offers you a single route in design for performance Extended Diploma and a wider range of productions and events. We offer this course to students aged 16 in Production and over who are interested in design for events such as theatre, dance, music, film, Design for TV and a wide variety of street and Performance* community activities. Although you’ll gain an understanding of various performance genres, there isn’t a performance requirement within the course – instead, you’ll focus on technical and practical elements which will give you key During your studies youʼll information and insights about the principles of production and design. You’ll explore the discover fresh approaches to design process both digitally and practically production, working in groups to support and enhance your personal growth and help you develop your study and with professionally trained and vocational skills. academics and technicians During your studies you’ll discover fresh to learn new techniques and approaches to production, working in groups Supply image captivate audiences. and with professionally trained academics and technicians to learn new techniques and captivate audiences. You’ll have full access to our high calibre facilities at our university campus, and will gain valuable feedback from tutorials and group discussions.

During your first year, you’ll experience a range of activities and will be given the freedom to explore your own direction. At the end of the second year, you’ll then create an exciting final project to show what you’ve accomplished. By taking this course, you’ll be able to choose a creative direction where you can progress from diploma to degree within UCA or elsewhere, or pursue any future career in production or stage, music, film or entertainment industries.

UCA Rochester – Two years full-time The award title for this course is Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts. Entry requirements: Normally five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9 including English and one art, design, media, performance or technology related subject.

OR an equivalent qualification (Level 2).

Applicants without GCSE English and/or mathematics may have to study them at UCA. Right: Sam Green *Course subject to validation at time of print. – Foundation Diploma For more details, go to: in Art & Design 100 uca.ac.uk/extended-diploma-production UCA Rochester 101 International FoundationInternational Design in Art, & Media uca.ac.uk/pre-degree International Foundation in Art, Design & Media

Our International Foundation course The practical element of the International celebrates the culture of each student whilst Foundation involves experimentation in a providing vital insight into Higher Education range of creative practices, such as fashion, in the UK. We’re dedicated to preparing graphics, moving image and crafts. international students for an undergraduate degree in the UK – you’ll emerge from the We’ll give you your own studio space where course with the confidence and practical you’ll be able to refine your abilities in a skills to study a creative subject at a more range of specialist techniques, at the same advanced level. time as developing your own unique style and approach. By the end of the course you The course is fully integrated with English will have a strong creative portfolio, having language teaching, helping you to reach explored a number of specialisms before your IELTS target for undergraduate level choosing a specific subject to pursue at study. Our Farnham campus is the ideal undergraduate level. place to discover the rich arts heritage of this beautiful town and surrounding area, plus the course includes frequent visits to iconic cities such as London and Oxford, as well as trips to the South Coast of England and to Amsterdam. Discover for yourself UCA Farnham what makes the UK such an important place 24 or 29 weeks full-time Taught in three eight-week stages to study art and design, and why our country has a world-renowned reputation in the Entry requirements: creative industries. 12 years of completed secondary school study with satisfactory grades – please see We have a student-to-staff ratio of just 15:1 uca.ac.uk/international-study/equivalent-qualifications for specific requirements for your country. You must also which means you will benefit from a high provide a portfoliodemonstrating your creative potential. level of tutor interaction, and can develop at your own pace. You’ll learn and English language requirements: practice specific art and design vocabulary IELTS 5.0 (with the minimum of 4.5 in each component). If your IELTS scores are lower than this, you could in preparation for your undergraduate consider our International Foundation with 5 weeks course. The course is highly practical and English (IELTS 4.5 with 4.5 in writing and 4.0 in other

components), or our International Foundation with 10 you will be in the studio every day, with Yuka Izuhara weeks English (IELTS 4.0 with 4.0 in each component). embedded tasks developing your English – proficiency in order to gain knowledge International Foundation January start uca.ac.uk/international-foundation-jan in Art, Design & Media and confidence in your presentation, UCA Farnham 102 essay-writing and referencing skills. September start uca.ac.uk/international-foundation-sept 103 Pre-sessional English uca.ac.uk/pre-sessional Our Pre-sessional English language course is specifically designed to prepare you to study Pre-sessional art and design at UCA. We offer 10-week and 5-week courses to improve your IELTS English score by up to 1.0 to enable you to meet the language requirements for your main course of study.

Pre-sessional English courses are available if you are progressing onto an undergraduate or postgraduate course, or the Graduate Diploma: Art & Design course with us. We also offer the International Foundation in Art, Design & Media with five or ten weeks of We welcome students who intensive English training.

speak English as a first or We welcome students who speak English second language, and those as a first or second language, and those who are simply new to a university who are simply new to a environment. Our EAP Tutors can help you university environment. to communicate effectively and creatively in your chosen field as well as develop intercultural skills.

Come and learn with us to improve your academic English for art and design, enhance your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English, develop your research skills, increase your confidence and understand more about living and studying in the UK, all within the supportive and inspiring surroundings of our Farnham campus.

UCA Farnham – Ten-week course You can take this course if your IELTS score is 1.0 below your main UCA offer (September and January intakes)

For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/pre-sessional

UCA Farnham – Five-week course You can take this course if your IELTS score is 0.5 below your main UCA offer (September and January intakes)

For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/pre-sessional

To apply for a Pre-sessional English language course, you must: – Already hold an offer for a UCA course. 104 – Normally be aged 18 years or older upon enrolment. 105 Undergraduate courses

106 107 BA (Hons) Acting & Performance uca.ac.uk/courses/W410 Our degree programme focuses on preparing actors to work and flourish, both BA (Hons) Acting on stage and on screen. Using the camera as a teaching and learning tool, this course & Performance offers a uniquely creative springboard for innovative and confident actors. You’ll graduate with all the practical, artistic and academic skills needed for a successful career in the competitive world of acting and performance.

With a dual emphasis on recorded and live drama, you’ll be immersed in learning the core skills of voice and movement, along “My first year on the Acting with the latest techniques for camera (self-taping and performance streaming), and Performance course has for microphone (both screen and radio), and been exceptional. I have been a variety of stages. We’ll encourage you to draw on your own personality, interests to many drama schools and and background in your explorations and acting academies but they performances too. were missing one thing that our With our strong track record for producing course has – acting experience.” BAFTA and Oscar winners from across our disciplines – and with world-class film and TV studios at our Farnham campus – you’ll be encouraged to work closely with peers Eleanor Crouch on other courses, including Film Production, Year 2 Animation, Computer Games Arts and Music Composition. This way you’ll become part of our vibrant and collaborative creative community.

Our partnership with Farnham Maltings – a leading performance venue located in the heart of Farnham – means you’ll also benefit from its network of professional theatre makers and extensive resources, including a variety of performance and rehearsal spaces, and a screening room.

The course is practically based with a bias towards industry relevant assessment. Taught by lecturers with professional acting or directing experience, you’ll quickly learn what it takes to be an industry professional. UCA Farnham – Three years full-time Our degree course is designed by Your audition will play an important part in your professionals to train contemporary actors, application. Along with your audition, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – and our valuable industry links include see page 214 for more information. connections with Drama UK, British Actors’ Equity, Farnham Maltings, and London Where an audition is especially outstanding, we’ll venues for final year presentations. occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria.

BA (Hons) Acting & UCAS codes: C93/W410/F 108 Performance students For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W410 109 BA (Hons) uca.ac.uk/courses/W218 Advertising BA (Hons) Advertising

Taught by experienced practitioners with By the end of the course, you’ll have built connections at senior levels of the industry, your own unique book of well-rounded BA (Hons) Advertising offers you a unique ad campaigns, showcasing your strategic opportunity to blend academic knowledge planning and creativity in art direction with professional experience. Supported by and copywriting. some of the world’s best-known advertising agencies, including BBH, Ogilvy, Saatchi & Throughout the course you’ll work to build Saatchi and Mother, our course continues to specific skills in critical analysis, research, develop a mentoring scheme, giving you the production and communication appropriate chance to enter the industry more prepared to the advertising industry, whilst also and with a stronger advantage than most. developing your creative and strategic thinking abilities. With our comprehensive course, you’ll learn to tackle challenging briefs both creatively Equipped with a fantastic library and and strategically, using the latest tools excellent support services, our Farnham and processes. You’ll develop a deep campus provides the ideal environment understanding of how theory and practice for this course – close enough to London’s are linked together in real-world scenarios. leading ad agencies and mentors to gain valuable industry knowledge and Our aim is to teach you ways in which to experience but set in an inspiring and become a creative problem causer and creative environment surrounded by thinker; we want you to understand and like-minded people. deploy strategies that are focused and creative, becoming an independent, intelligent professional with the ability to grow and reflect.

We’ll encourage you to explore outwardly, collaborating with fellow students to create fresh, attention-grabbing creative projects across a range of platforms. Within the UCA Farnham – Three years full-time wider UCA community you’ll find insight The standard entry requirements for this course are 112 and knowledge from fellow artists in UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. other disciplines such as fine artists, Hollie Anderson & photographers, illustrators, filmmakers, Portfolios are not compulsory for this course. Laura Boxall – poets, playwrights, novelists, fashion UCAS codes: C93/W218/F BA (Hons) Advertising 110 designers and architects. For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W218 UCA Farnham 111 BA (Hons) Animation uca.ac.uk/courses/W615 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W617 BA (Hons) Animation

Our internationally revered alumni include As a long-established degree course, over twenty Oscar and BAFTA winners, as we’ve built an extensive network of industry well as numerous nominees and many other connections, giving us access to high-profile award winners who have maintained UCA’s visiting lecturers, commissions, competitions reputation for creativity and innovation in and exciting work-placement opportunities. a vibrant and ever expanding animation Our industry links include Studio AKA, industry. From Peppa Pig, the Meerkats, and Cinesite, The Mill, Nexus, and the National Fantastic Mr Fox, to Frankenweenie, Simon’s Film and TV School. Cat, Hey Duggee, many of our students have gone on to become renowned animators, Animation is one of the most significant directors, filmmakers and producers in the and rapidly expanding media fields. world of animation. An enormous range of career opportunities exist in animation, from the traditional Established in 1972 by Academy Award techniques of animation storytelling to winner Bob Godfrey as the UK’s first drawn, model and CGI animation. Typical course to take an academic approach to careers in the industry include directors, animation, we pride ourselves on giving our producers, animators, editors, character students a comprehensive understanding designers, production designers, pre-vis of frame-by-frame image manipulation artists, compositors, and storyboard artists. using the ever expanding range of creative techniques. UCA Farnham – Three years full-time Whether you want to make films using CGI Your portfolio will play an important part in your software such as Autodesk Maya, use the application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry latest 2D drawing processes or produce requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. stop-motion films shot in our professionally equipped studios, you’ll be encouraged Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll to follow your passions as you discover occasionally make offers to students whose results are and develop your own creative approach lower than standard entry criteria. to animation. UCAS codes: C93/W615/F

Guided and supported by our team of Four years full-time (includes year 0) Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course highly experienced and well-connected Top: Jess Lester tutors alongside a broad range of visiting option – however, if you do have some work you’d like to share with us, this would be very welcome. – industry professionals, you’ll discover that BA (Hons) Animation UCA Farnham animation is so much more than making The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 moving images. You’ll develop a deeper UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. understanding of narrative, character development, movement, sound, and the full UCAS codes: C93/W617/F Bottom: Sabby Surrey – range of expressive and personal filmmaking For more details, go to: BA (Hons) Animation 112 techniques contemporary animation now uses. uca.ac.uk/courses/W615 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W617 UCA Farnham 113 BA (Hons) uca.ac.uk/courses/K100 Architecture Studying at the Canterbury School of Architecture at UCA is a lively, progressive BA (Hons) and creative experience that will enable you to learn from a group of more than fifty Architecture highly successful and dedicated architects, designers and engineers. This course is ranked in the top five Architecture courses in the Guardian’s University Guide 2017. Developing your creativity will include experimenting with all the elements of architecture – from drawing and modelling, through to full-size project making, creating exhibitions and deployment in public spaces. You’ll also develop digital skills through the With the space and freedom use of high-calibre technology and software.

to embrace and debate the ARB prescribed and RIBA validated, this future, you’ll develop new degree course will also offer you a thorough introduction to architectural management, ways of thinking through practice and law, and prides itself on its design practice. creative collaborations. Giving you the chance to work with cultural institutions and businesses as well as the Canterbury School of Architecture’s overseas partners, our exciting and frequently updated projects will involve you in contemporary issues and in live projects, providing you with invaluable, profession-based industry experience.

You’ll study in large, light and airy, dedicated studios on this highly practical course. With the space and freedom to embrace Top right: Emily Martin and debate the future, you’ll develop new – ways of thinking through design practice. BA (Hons) Architecture An industry mentoring scheme is also UCA Canterbury available and our excellent student-to-staff ratio will help you to build your portfolio and

Bottom right: Jordan CV, ready for the professional workplace. Whitewood-Neal Our School of Architecture also offers – progression to a fully-validated UCA MArch BA (Hons) Architecture in Architecture. UCA Canterbury Our alumni have secured rewarding careers UCA Canterbury – Three years full-time nationally and internationally for more than Your portfolio will play an important part in your 60 years – many of our graduates typically application. Along with your portfolio, the standard progress to one-year paid placements at entry requirements for this course are 128 UCAS tariff architects’ offices, before continuing their points and five GCSEs grade A*-C and/or 9-4 including English and Maths – see page 214 for more information. studies at Masters level. Recent employment opportunities have included working at Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll offices of Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, Will occasionally make offers to students whose results are Alsop, and Sauerbruch Hutton, as well as lower than standard entry criteria. local architects’ practices such as Clague UCAS codes: C93/K100/C Architects and Lee Evans Partnership, both 114 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/K100 of which are located in Canterbury. 115 BA (Hons) uca.ac.uk/courses/W281 Computer Animation Arts Driven by the world’s seemingly limitless demands for creative and original CG BA (Hons) content, our Computer Animation Arts degree offers you an outstanding launch Computer pad for an exciting career in this rapidly evolving industry. Throughout the course Animation Arts you’ll discover how to use animation specific software – whilst also harnessing more traditional art materials.

Our course focuses predominantly on art and design, with an additional emphasis on the fundamentals of production design, so you’ll graduate from UCA as a skilled “Three years ago, I was a student artist in both 2D and 3D. We’ll train you to become an experienced, proficient software who knew nothing about 3D user, helping you to develop a well-rounded practices, Maya or animation, skillset highly sought after by employers in the animation industry and associated now I have recently graduated creative sectors. with a First in Computer You’ll explore the broad variety of pathways Animation Arts and have offered by this discipline, including produced and directed my concept art, story development, character design, and animation and film, as well as own animation short. I feel developing a rich understanding of art as a person and as an artist I and cultural history. have developed tremendously You’ll have access to a dedicated baseroom and am finally going along and computer suites, as well as high-tech software such as Autodesk Maya, Mudbox, the right path for me.” and the Adobe Creative Suite – so you’ll be given all the tools you’ll need to really explore your design ingenuity and push your

Anthony Faulkner creative boundaries. Graduated 2016 Graduates of our Computer Animation Arts course leave UCA equipped with an array of transferable skills, helping them to secure careers with big industry names such as Industrial Light and Magic, Game Studios, Framestore and Glassworks, Dovetail Games, and Blue Zoo. They also enter a variety of fields within the industry such as visual effects; toy, character, and game UCA Rochester – Three years full-time design; as well as freelancing. Your portfolio will play an important part in your application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll Top right: Bottom right: occasionally make offers to students whose results are Anthony Faulkner Sam Cannon lower than standard entry criteria. – – BA (Hons) Computer BA (Hons) Computer UCAS codes: C93/W281/R Animation Arts Animation Arts 116 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W281 UCA Rochester UCA Rochester 117 BA (Hons) uca.ac.uk/courses/W280 Computer Games Arts The UK is one of the leading global centres of the games industry and is recognised BA (Hons) as a dynamic birthplace for new ideas and emerging talent. Located less than ten miles Computer from the country’s largest games hub in Guildford, and right on London’s doorstep, Games Arts we offer our students a wealth of opportunity and expertise in the rapidly growing computer games arts field.

You’ll join a vibrant community of practitioners that actively seeks creative challenges, embraces experimentation and encourages independent thinking. Supported by our “The experience on the course team of experienced lecturers and practitioners, you’ll study a balance of has been incredible. Not only theory and practice in a series of key topics have I made friends for life, but covering art skills and observational drawing.

I also found something that I You’ll explore interactive digital have a major passion for.” environments, 3D and 2D concept and asset development/production, current tools and technologies, games design disciplines, theory and context, and commercial Andrew Thompson Graduated 2016 perspectives. You’ll also learn industry methodologies such as Agile Development and sketchbook development, completing a major project demonstrating a working game environment, and creating an extensive and bespoke portfolio.

Our students have access to outstanding industry software such as Autodesk, Maya, Quixel Suite, Zbrush, Unity3D, XNA, Adobe CC, a sound production studio with Pro Tools, 3D rapid prototyping, film and animation facilities. You’ll also have access to production cameras, workshops and digital editing studios.

Whether your ambition is to become a games concept artist, designer, 3D modeller or concept/texture artist, this degree offers you the perfect springboard into the industry. Using the skills gained with us, our graduates have progressed into employment UCA Farnham – Three years full-time in both AAA console titles and indie games Your portfolio will play an important part in your development (PC, iOS and Android), in the application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – fastest growing and most exciting sectors in see page 214 for more information. the digital creative industries. Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll UCA’s Computer Games Arts degree has Kuba Grzybowski occasionally make offers to students whose results are access to some of the biggest names in – lower than standard entry criteria. BA (Hons) Computer industry including Sony, EA, Super Massive Games Arts UCAS codes: C93/W280/F 118 Games, Ubisoft, and Rebellion. UCA Farnham For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W280 119 BA (Hons) Computer uca.ac.uk/courses/I620 Games Design BA Computer Games Design allows you to apply your skill and creativity within the BA (Hons) growing computer games industry and beyond. Through this course we particularly Computer Games value an entrepreneurial indie attitude, aiming to challenge convention and help Design* form the future of gaming.

Students on our Computer Games Design course will take a broad approach to the specialism and may incorporate games technology and design into other related disciplines – for example architecture, fine art, illustration or graphic design. You’ll be Youʼll learn from part of a creative community with strong external networks, but there will be a strong internationally renowned focus on your own individual approach to lecturers, many of whom game design as you develop a broad range of skills that underpin your chosen area of are currently commissioned specialism. You’ll learn from internationally in industry on innovative renowned lecturers, many of whom are currently commissioned in industry on technology/design projects. innovative technology/design projects.

Our Rochester campus has excellent facilities dedicated to Computer Games with high-end PCs and Macs running software including Unity and Unreal 3D Editor, CGI Autodesk Entertainment suite, Adobe Master Collection, ZBrush, Andriod tablet dev kit and Swift for iOS. The course also has access to shared resources including 3D workshops and laser-cutting, as well as photography and printmaking.

There are fantastic career opportunities for graduates of Computer Games Design, with the option to develop entrepreneurially into fields beyond the creative arts – for example, educational and therapeutic games and games for rehabilitation. There’s an opportunity to study abroad during your second year with guidance from the university. UCA Rochester – Three years full-time Your portfolio will play an important part in your application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

*Course subject to validation at time of print.

Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll occasionally make offers to students whose results are Right: Martin Garnett lower than standard entry criteria. – BA (Hons) Computer UCAS codes: C93/I620/R Games Arts, UCA 120 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/I620 Farnham 121 BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology uca.ac.uk/courses/G450 Our BSc Computer Games Technology course allows you to apply BSc (Hons) your technical skills and creativity within the growing computer games industry Computer Games and beyond.

Technology* We like slick, first-person shooters but we also like ‘serious games’ – we’re interested in how games technology can be used for rehabilitation and therapy, training and education, as well as how it can inform other creative disciplines such as film and architecture.

Career routes are plentiful Founded on the principle of User-Centred Design (UCD), you’ll learn how to consider in the computer games users throughout every stage of the design industry, which is growing and development process. This ethos differs from other design approaches in that you’ll at a record pace. explicitly set out to design outcomes for how users can, want or need to use the games – we don’t force them to change their behaviour to accommodate us. You’ll explore how users’ requirements are established and refined through investigative methods, including ethnographic study, contextual inquiry, prototyping and usability testing.

Our Computer Games Technology course sits alongside the established and highly regarded BA Computer Games Arts course – this provides you with extra opportunities to collaborate with your peers on Computer Games Arts through linked projects that mirror industry team development.

The computer games industry requires individuals with a high level of practical skills, technical knowledge and experience, and our BSc Computer Games Technology course creates graduates who go above and beyond.

Career routes are plentiful in the computer

UCA Farnham – Three years full-time games industry, which is growing at a record Top: Kuba Grzybowski The standard entry requirements for this course are pace – with London and the South East – 112 UCAS tariff points and five GCSEs grade A*-C hosting 48% of the UK gaming industry, BA (Hons) Computer and/or 9-4 including English Language, Maths (grade B our Farnham campus is ideally located at Games Arts or above) and Science or Physics (grade B or above). UCA Farnham – see page 214 for more information. the centre of this exciting industry.

*Course subject to validation at time of print. Right: Sam Eastwick Portfolios are not compulsory for this course. – BA (Hons) Computer UCAS codes: C93/G450/F Games Arts 122 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/G450 UCA Farnham 123 BA (Hons) Jewellery uca.ac.uk/courses/W700 Contemporary Right: Leah Wadey – BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Contemporary Jewellery Contemporary UCA Rochester Jewellery

This exciting course focuses on individual Through individual and collaborative work creative expression, giving you the chance you’ll explore diverse ways of approaching to design and create innovative jewellery the design process and learn through a based on your own research and material series of stimulating projects, producing exploration. Learning through making with ambitious, creative and individual work. a wide range of materials and processes, you’ll be equipped with the confidence, You’ll have the time and space to speculate; technical skills and flexibility to take risks to test boundaries and take risks, developing and to redefine jewellery. your wide knowledge of materials, refining your technical skills and developing new We foster a supportive environment, which ones, you’ll also take part in live projects and is stimulating and challenging. The teaching competitions. In the third year you’ll develop team are practicing designer-makers, your collection for exhibition, establish a all highly regarded within their respected professional portfolio, as well as an online professions, ensuring that the course content presence. The course also participates in is constantly evolving and is responsive to the New Designers exhibition in London for the latest professional demands. graduating students.

With additional support from specialist An additional ‘International Year’ study/ technical staff, you’ll have the opportunity work placement abroad option is available to harness a host of design processes whilst between second and third year study and a investigating different materials, including European study trip is organised each year metal, plastic, silicone, wood, ceramics, and and is open to all year groups. digital technology – including laser cutting and 3D printing. Our graduates have progressed to a variety of professional roles, including becoming You’ll learn how to develop and realise your designer-makers, designing, working for ideas and designs, developing confidence in jewellery manufacturers, marketing, retail making and testing them, alongside learning and teaching whilst others have chosen to basic techniques of drawing, research, embark on postgraduate study. design, computer aided design and theoretical skills to help you explore design UCA Rochester – Three years full-time projects to their full potential. With access to Your portfolio will play an important part in your excellent workshops and your own application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – workspace, you’ll work alongside like-minded see page 214 for more information. designers and makers in a stimulating creative studio environment at our Rochester Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll campus, where innovation and excellence are occasionally make offers to students whose results are encouraged. lower than standard entry criteria. UCAS codes: C93/W700/R 124 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W700 125 BSc (Hons) Creative Coding & Technology uca.ac.uk/courses/W290 From the rapid emergence of virtual reality to architectural design, film sets and TV BSc (Hons) studios, creative coding and new technologies are presenting exciting and Creative Coding untold possibilities to the world of design.

& Technology* Our Creative Coding and Technology course will enable you to create and shape the world around you, while developing your skills and understanding of computational design and the interactive arts.

Through a unique blend of cutting-edge digital research, designing and making, you’ll Working alongside develop an understanding of the designer’s role in society and learn how creative coding artists, architects and coders, can work as a catalyst for change. As part you’ll develop a great of our School of Architecture, you’ll benefit from our teaching staff’s broad knowledge balance of rigour, expertise and experience in making, fabricating and and imagination. spatial thinking.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable skills in creative thinking and communication, and explore the structures and vocabulary of contemporary programming languages. We’ll give you ample opportunity to put your learning into practice and you’ll develop an understanding of design processes and business management.

With our academic staff offering their expert support, you’ll explore different technology and coding techniques to understand where your strengths lie, whilst also having access to state-of-the-art technology – including laser cutters, 3D printers and room scale VR equipment – through our FabLAB and TrakLAB.

You’ll be encouraged to collaborate, socialise and share ideas with our unique community of creative students and our renowned teaching team of industry-experienced UCA Canterbury – Three years full-time Your portfolio will play an important part in your professionals. application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry requirements for the course are 112 UCAS tariff points – Employers often comment on the breadth see page 214 for more information. of skills that UCA graduates offer. Working

*Course subject to validation at time of print. alongside artists, architects and coders, you’ll develop a great balance of rigour, Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll expertise and imagination – you’ll be able occasionally make offers to students whose results are to critically evaluate and learn the secret lower than standard entry criteria. to great design, preparing you for career

UCAS codes: C93/W290/C opportunities in fields such as interaction, Virtual reality lab 126 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W290 exhibit and experience design. UCA Canterbury 127 BA (Hons) for Design Theatre, Film & Performance uca.ac.uk/courses/W440 Top right: Rebecca Hallen – BA (Hons) Design BA (Hons) Creative Arts for Theatre & Film for Theatre, Film & UCA Rochester

Performance Bottom right: Megan Krull – BA (Hons) Creative Arts for Theatre & Film UCA Rochester

Our Design for Theatre, Film & Performance facilities and specialist costume rooms. course will fully prepare you for a career The ability to be hands on with your in this exciting sector – where designers problem solving will strengthen your and makers collaborate with directors, individual artistic direction. actors and a wide range of technically trained creatives to deliver dynamic We offer a range of interpretative environments for theatre, film and new opportunities where your leadership skills multi-media platforms. will begin to drive key aims and personal objectives. Project briefs will replicate Whether working at a small scale with industry practise, supporting you to find non-traditional performance locations, or work experience beyond the University, on a larger scale in art direction for film either through a placement or externally or events, this course will enable you to commissioned projects. This may include: develop an individual artistic vision as well as the making of scenic elements; working the capacity to cross over into commercial in wardrobe; property making; and scenic areas of performance design. painting on productions in theatre and film, both regionally and nationally. You’ll build a solid foundation to your skills through our wide range of workshops, We also encourage you to develop extended demonstrations, and project briefs – where projects in your chosen specialism, hands on problem solving will strengthen in preparation for well-attended graduate your artistic direction. exhibitions on campus, as well as showcase events in London. Supported by experienced senior lecturers, a wide range of specialists, and leading professionals within performance design and making, you’ll learn the essentials of design interpretation to support live or recorded performances. This will include working within traditional and non-traditional theatre spaces, model making, production design and art direction for film, technical drawing, UCA Rochester – Three years full-time scenic painting, costume making and prop Your portfolio will play an important part in your making. application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. Our dedicated workshops within our Rochester campus offer you a fantastic Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll range of the latest facilities, including occasionally make offers to students whose results are equipment for metal work, woodwork, lower than standard entry criteria. casting, resin and plaster work, as well UCAS codes: C93/W440/R 128 as access to laser cutters, 3D printing For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W440 129 BA (Hons) Film Digital & uca.ac.uk/courses/W690 Screen Arts Digital Film & Screen Arts (DFSA) is an exhilarating and pioneering course with a BA (Hons) Digital track record for nurturing raw talent and supporting our students’ transformation into Film & Screen Arts digital specialists. Our graduates leave us with exceptional technical ability and artistic vision and they go on to ground-breaking achievements in the creative industries.

Whether you want to become a filmmaker, an artist or choose a career with a range of digital skills, as are now widely desired by employers, DFSA gives you the freedom to experiment and develop those creative, “In the beginning I always critical and transferrable skills that will give you the ability to stand out and even heard everyone else’s opinion revolutionise digital content as we know it. and changed my work to make With our extensive professional facilities everyone happy. These days and studios at your disposal, you’ll explore my ideas come with a backup a variety of concepts and skills in still and moving image by undertaking exciting of reasoning, research and practical projects and tasks. Studies will sheer confidence.” include digital film making, photography, visual effects, sound design, expanded film and installation art, dance film and Rachel Bramley interactivity. You may also create Year 3 music videos, animation, documentary or fact-based film and short dramas that challenge convention.

The emphasis of this course is on combining new ideas with creative exploration; to investigate and push the limits of advancing digital technology – from cinema and television, to online video platforms, mobile and beyond. Careers are varied and include film and video direction, cinematography, sound recording and design, producers and production managers, digital film editors, visual effects artists, CGI animators, games designers, phone app creators and experimental film and video artists.

This course has produced a host of UCA Farnham – Three years full-time distinguished alumni, including national Your portfolio will play an important part in your award winners. Recent graduates have application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry gone on to work for Jim Henson’s Creature requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. Workshop in Los Angeles, the BBC, Top: Chloe Wilson, Bottom: Rob Adams C4, Cartoon Network and Boomerang Mohammed Sahir – Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll and post production companies Double Rahman, Rob Adams BA (Hons) Digital Film occasionally make offers to students whose results are Negative, The Mill, and Framestore. – & Screen Arts lower than standard entry criteria. Many graduates have also started their BA (Hons) Digital Film UCA Farnham & Screen Arts UCAS codes: C93/W690/F own successful companies such as Kode, UCA Farnham 130 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W690 Iron Box and BrightStem. 131 BA (Hons) Fashion uca.ac.uk/courses/W230 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W236 With an emphasis on art-based thinking, our BA Fashion course will help you to BA (Hons) build a wide portfolio of creative and technical skills, as well as nurturing your Fashion own professional design identity – fully immersing you in the fashion world and preparing you for a career in a fast-paced industry.

We’ll encourage you to explore new ways of thinking, giving you the freedom to explore and express your individuality within fashion design, whilst also developing an intellectual and critical view of the fashion industry. Based in our fashion studios – which are kitted out with facilities for design, drawing, pattern-cutting, pressing and sewing – you’ll be working with a close-knit hub of like- minded creative individuals, simulating the industry’s collaborative workroom vibe.

Our course will provide you with a firm foundation in fashion history and theory, covering a range of fashion and design concepts, providing you with an understanding of how these relate to your own work and creative thinking. An emphasis on drawing and illustration will help you professionally communicate your ideas to industry, and the compulsory work placement during your second year will give you the opportunity to put it all into practice and discover the area of fashion that most appeals to you. Fashion at UCA Epsom has outstanding relationships with UCA Epsom – Three years full-time a range of household fashion brands that Your portfolio will play an important part in your our students work with year after year. application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – You’ll particularly benefit from our strong see page 214 for more information. industry links in Year 2, when you’ll secure Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll your own work placement, as well as having occasionally make offers to students whose results are opportunities to work on live briefs set by lower than standard entry criteria. companies such as Red or Dead, Warehouse and Ralph Lauren. You’ll also have the UCAS codes: C93/W230/E chance to enter competitions with these Four years full-time (includes year 0) brands throughout your degree. Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course option – however, if you do have some work you’d like to share with us, this would be very welcome.

The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

UCAS codes: C93/W236/E Right: Lisa Crook – For more details, go to: BA (Hons) Fashion 132 uca.ac.uk/courses/W230 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W236 UCA Epsom 133 BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier uca.ac.uk/courses/W237 Our unique Fashion Atelier course enjoys an international reputation for BA (Hons) producing talented, ambitious and dedicated graduates. As the only course Fashion Atelier of its kind, Fashion Atelier at UCA is a very practical degree that develops and refines the skills required for the design studio and atelier workshop.

Providing an innovative approach to experimentation and realisation, along with a focus and depth of learning on specialist technical and creative skills for the industry, the course is based on the “Each project on the course traditions of craftsmanship, combined with a forward-thinking approach has a generally open brief, to technical and design innovation. allowing us to form concepts During this degree, you’ll learn the that inspire us individually, skills needed for handcraft tailoring which is something I really and couture-inspired fashion to inform contemporary design for the modern appreciate as it allows wardrobe. These include specialist our creativity and research draping techniques, creative pattern cutting, bespoke tailoring and to explode in the best three-dimensional realisation, including possible way.” specialist finishing techniques, as well as design communication skills such as illustration and computer-aided design.

Bryony Selway Year 3 You’ll have access to spacious dedicated design, pattern cutting and production studios with specialist facilities. Our team of highly skilled staff and well-respected visiting practitioners will offer you a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you develop a range of tangible and transferable skills that have real industry value.

Our Fashion Atelier course at UCA has strong links within the industry, allowing students to collaborate on projects, including participating in high-profile competitions with organisations such as the British Fashion Council. UCA Rochester – Three years full-time These links will be particularly valuable Your portfolio will play an important part in your for the placement module in Year 2, which application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry offers you the chance to gain invaluable requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. industry experience. We enjoy close connections with brands such as Marc Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll Jacobs, Ralph & Russo, Erdem, Max Mara,

occasionally make offers to students whose results are Alexander McQueen and Céline. lower than standard entry criteria. Tessa Johnson These industry leaders, along with many – UCAS codes: C93/W237/R more, often employ our graduates. BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier 134 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W237 UCA Rochester 135 BA (Hons) Fashion Buying Retail Management uca.ac.uk/courses/WN2F Retail is a highly dynamic and fast-moving industry. Graduates who are passionate BA (Hons) Fashion about fashion and also have strong business acumen, specialist management expertise Buying Retail and a creative approach to retail are in Management high demand. Our Fashion Buying Retail Management degree stands out for its creative and entrepreneurial approach to fashion management issues. Encompassing an extensive range of fashion retailing areas including marketing and PR, finance, HR, sourcing and supply chains, buying “The breadth of content and merchandising, and operations management, you will get to grips with and different approaches key elements of the industry. to assignments has not only This course allows you to combine your made the course really interests in the fashion industry and business interesting but has helped management in a perfect blend of creative flair and business insight. It provides you me develop my report with the expertise to thrive in a career writing skills as well throughout fashion retail, providing an inside view into retail operations, fashion marketing as presentation skills.” and PR, fashion supply chain and logistics, and buying and merchandising.

Nabeel Hassan With access to high quality facilities and the Year 3 opportunity to work alongside other creative fashion students at UCA, you’ll benefit from a clear teaching focus on creative thinking within fashion retail management, as well as quick and regular personal academic feedback from the industry experts who run the course.

UCA has strong links to an exciting list of major fashion retailers – through our industry networks and collaborations, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake your second year work placement with leading businesses, brands and fashion retailers.

The course covers a mix of creative work as well as more analytical and written work, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in both areas.

UCA Rochester – Three years full-time The standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

UCAS codes: C93/WN2F/R 136 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/WN2F 137 BA (Hons) Fashion uca.ac.uk/courses/W233 Design or uca.ac.uk/courses/W238 Our award-winning Fashion Design course has built an international reputation for BA (Hons) producing professional, highly talented and skilled design graduates. Nurtured Fashion Design by professional design staff with abundant and varied industry experience, you’ll work in a creative, supportive environment that will help you develop your individual design identity.

With access to the latest technology in fully equipped dedicated studio spaces, you’ll master all the industry skills needed to make it as a successful fashion designer. “I was given the opportunity We’ll encourage you to tackle live briefs, working with well-known brands such as to meet so many inspirational Reiss, Warehouse and Tommy Hilfiger, and people, explore myself as give you the chance to show off your work at high-profile international events such a designer and visit some as Graduate Fashion Week – where UCA amazing places. UCA has the excels every year.

best facilities and also taught We pride ourselves in having no house style me how to work and how the – so you’ll have the freedom to establish your own creative identity, supported by fashion industry operates.” a community of like-minded peers from disciplines across the creative industries.

Lauren Ward Situated on London’s doorstep, you’ll Graduated 2015 also have easy access to one of the world’s biggest fashion capitals, where you can benefit from our extensive industry connections for work experience opportunities and for enhancing your UCA Rochester – Three years full-time career prospects after graduation. Your portfolio will play an important part in your application. As a final year student, you’ll have the Along with your portfolio, the standard entry opportunity to have your collection shown requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – on the catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week see page 214 for more information. where we also have a stand presenting Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll final year portfolios. occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria. You’ll have the opportunity to take part in a variety of industry competitions. UCAS codes: C93/W233/R Many students have had competition UCA Rochester – Four years full-time (includes year 0) success in the past, including Best Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course Womenswear Collection and Gold for option – however, if you do have some work you’d like to Overall Best Collection at Graduate Fashion share with us, this would be very welcome. Week. We have also had finalists in the The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 Fashion Awareness Direct Competition for UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. five consecutive years, and finalists in the

National Tailoring and Design Awards. UCAS codes: C93/W238/R Maurice Connolly – For more details, go to: BA (Hons) Fashion Design 138 uca.ac.uk/courses/W233 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W238 UCA Rochester 139 BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism uca.ac.uk/courses/WP25 Anya Shaw – BA (Hons) Fashion BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism UCA Epsom Journalism

Fashion journalists communicate breaking Man, The Gentlewoman, Vogue, FHM news, future trends and industry issues and Time Out. to the public. Whether reporting from a front row seat at a designer fashion show, Fashion Journalism at our Epsom campus interviewing a celebrity in a new retail enjoys close links with both the fashion and campaign or uncovering what really happens creative industries, benefiting from visiting in the sweatshops of developing countries, speakers and guest lecturers such as editors, the life of a fashion journalist is stimulating fashion editors, PR agencies, fashion and fast-paced. photographers and stylists. Our students obtain work placements with some of the This dynamic and highly creative course leading titles in the industry such as Elle, encourages you to explore the vast Vogue and Dazed & Confused, as well communication landscape of fashion and as independent magazines, PR agencies, lifestyle media, whilst equipping you with model agencies, high street brands and the journalistic skills needed to become a fashion designers. versatile and creative fashion communicator. This course doesn’t just produce writers The course’s unique philosophy revolves and journalists, but also marketing and around the idea of the voice – training and PR professionals, copywriters, digital and finding the voice in Year 1, developing and social media content managers, along with widening that voice in Year 2, and expressing graduates who set up their own magazines, and promoting each individual voice’s unique available on the newsstand. attributes in Year 3.

Over the three years, you’ll build a portfolio of work of various styles and techniques across a range of markets and communication platforms. You’ll develop skills through individual and collaborative work in both studio and industry environments, including a work placement and live project briefs. UCA Epsom – Three years full-time The course ulminates in a graduate portfolio Your written and/or visual portfolio will play an important demonstrating each individual’s skills part in your application. Along with your written and/ and interests. or visual portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. The course is taught by practicing journalists

Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll and editors with a wide range of skills Eleanor Codlin occasionally make offers to students whose results are and experience in print, online and digital – lower than standard entry criteria. editorial and publishing. They have worked BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism for brands such as The Independent, The UCAS codes: C93/WP25/E UCA Epsom 140 Guardian, The Sunday Times, iD, Fantastic For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/WP25 141 BA (Hons) Fashion Management & Marketing uca.ac.uk/courses/WN2N The fashion industry is dynamic, highly competitive and critical to the growth and BA (Hons) Fashion development of the global economy. As such, it needs graduates who can respond Management & creatively and effectively to its constantly evolving challenges and opportunities. This Marketing innovative, award-winning course has strong industry links and moves in tandem with a fast-paced fashion world, providing students with the latest up-to-date knowledge, excellent transferable skills, and a high employability rate.

Promoting creative thinking within a Right from the start your commercial context, the course focuses on the realities of the fashion industry, placing skills are developed in fashion emphasis on business acumen and strategic buying, merchandising, planning. Right from the start your skills are developed in fashion buying, merchandising, fashion forecasting, fashion forecasting, management strategies, management strategies, PR and marketing, and fashion branding and international business. The course PR and marketing, and fashion will help you to develop industry-level branding and communication skills through report writing, graphic presentation and professional international business. pitches, entering the global fashion world from a creative business perspective.

With comprehensive experience across Fashion Management & Marketing and creative business skills, you’ll be perfectly positioned to embark on a career in the fashion industry. As part of the course, you’ll enjoy benefits from our industry links and events such as London Fashion Week and Graduate Fashion Week. Our connections include Hugo Boss, Burberry, ASOS Marketing, Prada and Liberty of London.

Our graduates are highly employable and possess the essential skills relevant to the fashion management industry. Past UCA graduates have progressed careers with brands such as The Future Laboratory, Topshop, Ralph Lauren, Harrods, and Net-a-Porter.

UCA Epsom – Three years full-time The standard entry requirements for this course are 112

UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. Adriana Facsko – Portfolios are not compulsory for this course. BA (Hons) Fashion Management & Marketing UCAS codes: C93/WN2N/E UCA Epsom 142 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/WN2N 143 BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Promotion uca.ac.uk/courses/W226 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W227 Right: Shannon McGrath – BA (Hons) Fashion BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Promotion Media & Promotion UCA Rochester

Fashion Media & Promotion at our The course also provides you with insight Rochester campus gives you the professional and knowledge from various visiting and intellectual versatility, contacts and professionals: Jimmy Choo, Mulberry, know-how to succeed in the exciting NET-A-PORTER, FAULT, Wallpaper, WIRED multi-billion pound global fashion media magazine, Lamb To Slaughter and On/Off and promotion industries. London Fashion Shows.

Our range of experienced and friendly PROOF is a course publication created by professionals – all of whom are active in the students, staff and alumni and it tells the fashion and media industries – will provide FMP story by showcasing workshops and you with a deep understanding of how final pieces of work. fashion works and how to promote concepts through all forms of media including fashion By the end of the course you’ll be a photography, fashion film, publications, digital commercially aware, innovative storyteller marketing, public relations and social media. with a confident knowledge of the fashion industry, a wealth of contacts and the With access to dedicated photographic professional skills required by today’s global studios and fully equipped Mac suite, fashion media and promotion industries. you’ll undertake fashion shoots on location, create your own publications, and develop your creative writing, photography and art direction skills. You can start to map UCA Rochester – Three years full-time your own specialist skills by developing a Your portfolio will play an important part in your fashion film for an emerging designer, or application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry an experimental or concept fashion film; requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. investigate and audit a fashion brand’s use of social media; and undertake a work Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll placement to suit your skills and aspirations. occasionally make offers to students whose results are You’ll also get the opportunity to exhibit your lower than standard entry criteria. work to potential employers at Graduate UCAS codes: C93/W226/R Fashion Week and at our Fashion Media & Promotion Graduate Exhibition. Four years full-time (includes year 0) Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course Working within industry is embedded into all option – however, if you do have some work you’d like to share with us, this would be very welcome. three years of the course. With live project briefs throughout the course, you’ll benefit The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 from our connections with fashion brands UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. such as Marks & Spencer, Next, River Island, with fashion media such as Wonderland and UCAS codes: C93/W227/R SHOWstudio and with fashion PR agencies For more details, go to: 144 such as Modus and Exposure. uca.ac.uk/courses/W226 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W227 145 BA (Hons) Fashion Photography uca.ac.uk/courses/W645 BA (Hons) Fashion Photography

As a student of Fashion Photography at UCA Through industry-facing project briefs, Rochester, you’re given both the knowledge strong links with practitioners at multiple and facilities to explore your own areas of levels, portfolio reviews, visiting lecturers, interest and inspiration, so you’ll establish studio visits, and a notable series of your unique voice and a sustainable course publications and annual exhibitions, photographic practice within the creative you’ll have multiple opportunities to gain industries. Working in the globally renowned valuable contacts and experience within Rochester Photography Department, you’ll the world of photography. Some of our be able to forge connections across alternate industry contacts include Carl Lyttle – disciplines, both within the department and a 3D specialist photographer, Burnham Niker with the prestigious School of Fashion at UCA. – a leading photography agency, Getty Images, 125 Magazine, and the Association With outward-facing commissions, strong of Photographers. industry and alumni connections, and shared visiting lecturer programmes with Our graduates have landed roles in a the BA (Hons) Photography course, you’ll dazzling range of fields, including fashion, leave with a strong, competitive knowledge editorial, advertising, fine art, production of both technical and conceptual theories and post-production, digital imaging, video essential to the working environment. editing, art buying and direction, picture You’ll be encouraged by our team of editing and research, image management, internationally renowned, research-active and marketing. academics and professionals to produce fresh, highly creative and provocative work for both course and independent projects. You’ll be given access to the extensive network of connections on offer from tutors, alumni, visiting lecturers and postgraduate Photography students, to accommodate a strong foundation in the photographic industry.

You’ll be encouraged to approach your UCA Rochester – Three years full-time practice in new, interesting and exciting Your portfolio will play an important part in your projects to become visually literate application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – and conscientious contributors to our see page 214 for more information. increasingly image-led world. You’ll have access to two photographic Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll Georgia Plomer, Hayleigh studios, film processing suites, colour occasionally make offers to students whose results are Love, Molly Hill and black and white darkrooms, lower than standard entry criteria. – BA (Hons) Fashion professional digital processing suites UCAS codes: C93/W645/R Photography 146 and cutting-edge equipment. For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W645 UCA Rochester 147 BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion & Imaging uca.ac.uk/courses/WN65 Welcoming creative thinkers, UCA’s Fashion Promotion & Imaging degree fuses BA (Hons) Fashion the essential, practical and experiential skills to help focus and develop your ambitions, Promotion & and launch your career in the ever-changing, constantly evolving fashion industry. Imaging The syllabus encompasses and reflects this dynamic sector by introducing a selection of pathway choices; uniquely, we allow you to design and tailor the curriculum to your personal strengths and interests. You’ll cover subject areas such as photography and styling, visual communication and creative marketing. Our dedicated academic staff You’ll learn the practice of fashion are active fashion practitioners promotion and image creation in a wider within this sector and act cultural context, whilst also exploring the interconnection between specialisms as nurturing and supportive and fashion theory. All skills taught on the guides, treating you as a fashion course are transferable, and directly align professional from the outset. to different areas of the industry. We encourage and support work placement opportunities and also offer study abroad options to host institutions such as AMFI – Amsterdam Fashion Institute, IED Barcelona and the Whitehouse Institute in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.

Our dedicated academic staff are active fashion practitioners within this sector and act as nurturing and supportive guides, treating you as a fashion professional from the outset. Lecturers share their own work, encourage group collaboration and offer critiques.

The course is highly regarded in the

Right: Christina Van Harten fashion world and as such, we have forged – strong industry connections that our BA (Hons) Fashion students can benefit from, including Lazy Promotion & Imaging Oaf, Volt Magazine, BBH, Warehouse, UCA Epsom and LSN Global. Our graduates have secured rewarding career positions UCA Epsom – Three years full-time working as fashion editors, art directors, Your portfolio will play an important part in your trend researchers, sponsorship managers, application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry illustrators, filmmakers, film editors, requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. and graphic designers.

Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll Follow us on Instagram @fpiepsom occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria.

UCAS codes: C93/WN65/E 148 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/WN65 149 BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles: Print uca.ac.uk/courses/W231 For a successful career in today’s fashion textiles industry, designers need to be highly BA (Hons) Fashion creative, cutting-edge and adaptable. Based in an open studio environment, with your Textiles: Print own personal studio space, our innovative course offers you the freedom to explore print through a wide range of design-led projects, allowing you to combine traditional, hand crafted textile techniques with the latest digital technology.

Our specialist digital textile lab, with three printers, provides high-quality print for a wide variety of fabrics including cottons, “The second year was a really silks, wools, synthetics and leathers. The textiles print room has a dye lab, important year for me as I was screen-printing tables, screen separation able to make connections with and preparation, fabric processing and cloth-dying equipment. Our pattern and people in the industry.” production workshops are equipped with Gerber digitised pattern cutting

Cariss Pointon technology, industrial sewing machines Year 3 and embroidery machines.

During the course you’ll develop the visual, creative and practical skills you need to work in contemporary practice: your printed designs could be realised as anything from a catwalk collection, fabric design or accessories, through to fashion-led interiors. With our experienced staff, we’ll train you to achieve professional standards, and you’ll also have the chance to work on live industry projects, as well as work and exhibit internationally.

Our professional links provide you with a well-rounded experience and potential contacts for post-graduation. These range from Alexander McQueen and Peter Pilotto, to Quex Park Museum and Westcott Studios. Our graduates have gone on to secure positions at many fashion and textile brands such as Jimmy Choo, Monsoon, Beetlejuice, and House of Fraser, working in many key UCA Rochester – Three years full-time areas including textile design for clothes, Your portfolio will play an important part in your CAD design for printed textiles, interior application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry and exterior print applications, design requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – forecasting, and fabrics and print products. see page 214 for more information. Sianne Natt Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll – occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria. BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles: Print UCAS codes: C93/W231/R UCA Rochester 150 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W231 Photo: Sam Chick 151 BA (Hons) Film Production uca.ac.uk/courses/W600 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W618 Right: Group work – BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Film Production UCA Farnham Film Production

As a creative arts university, we have Our dedicated team of staff are here to built an enviable reputation in the film nurture your talents and encourage you to world – producing over twenty Oscar and aim high. A number of them have worked BAFTA winners. Our high-profile alumni with the BBC and Channel 4, on Game of network has contributed to multiple global Thrones, with Steve McQueen, Terence movie successes, including Star Wars, Davies and Sheffield Doc/Fest. We also have Godzilla, James Bond, Harry Potter, Mission staff and visiting industry professionals who Impossible, Lilting and Pride. hold high-profile connections with the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, HBO and Discovery. Our We believe in learning through doing, which well-established industry connections also is why this course is 75% practical and 25% include Paramount Pictures, Pinewood theoretical. From the very beginning, you’ll Studios, BECTU, Panavision and Envy. become part of a close-knit creative team, making films exactly as you would in the film industry. This team ethos will help you fully explore the different aspects of filmmaking and establish yourself in a key specialist role, such as producing, production design, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing or sound.

At UCA, we offer one of the few courses UCA Farnham – Three years full-time where you can still combine the latest digital Your portfolio will play an important part in your techniques with traditional filmmaking. We application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry have a long tradition of training aspiring requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. filmmakers on 16mm film. This has a proven effectiveness for developing visual literacy Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll and fostering the discipline and planning occasionally make offers to students whose results are that will help you excel. lower than standard entry criteria.

UCAS codes: C93/W600/F You’ll graduate from this course with a strong portfolio of work, with sought-after Four years full-time (includes year 0) specialist skills and the practical filmmaking Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course experience that employers are looking option – however, if you do have some work you’d like to share with us, this would be very welcome. for. The experience of studying film with like-minded people in a specialist arts The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 environment will fuel your creativity and give UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. you a wide network of invaluable contacts for your future career. UCAS codes: C93/W618/F For more details, go to: 152 uca.ac.uk/courses/W600 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W618 153 BA uca.ac.uk/courses/W100 (Hons) Canterbury Fine Art or uca.ac.uk/courses/W102 Fine Art at UCA Canterbury is a self-directed course in which you’ll be BA (Hons) Fine Art encouraged to experiment and develop your own independent artistic practice. Canterbury Using our extensive facilities and dedicated studio spaces, you’ll have the chance to explore a range of different media such as painting, sculpture, installation, curation, photography, film, sound, performance, animation and printmaking in the development of your own studio practice. This experimentation will take place in an environment where creative problem solving and thinking through making are “Overall I have loved studying actively encouraged.

Fine Art, each year has been You’ll be exposed to the breadth of very different but equally contemporary art practice through regular gallery visits and a bespoke series of visiting rewarding. The technicians artist lecturers. Supported and guided by are always so helpful and open our team of experienced practising artists, you’ll be encouraged to develop your own to give their knowledge to professional practice. Exhibiting your work aid any ideas you may have.” in both the national and local art scene with organisations such as the Whitstable Biennale, Turner Contemporary and artist Louise Davison run spaces like CRATE in Margate, you’ll Graduated 2016 gain practical experience of what it means to be a working artist.

This is a practice-based course which is informed by a theoretical and critical understanding of contemporary fine art. As a long-established course, we have a strong national reputation which gives UCA Canterbury – Three years full-time – Six years part-time you access to some of the most respected Your portfolio will play an important part in your names in the creative industries, including application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry Tate Modern, the Saatchi Gallery, LUX, requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – Canterbury Festival, and the Dover see page 214 for more information. Arts Development. Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll occasionally make offers to students whose results are We’re passionate about giving you the lower than standard entry criteria. confidence, motivation and ambition you need to pursue your own artistic activities. UCAS codes: C93/W100/C For some this means going on to study Four years full-time (includes year 0) at postgraduate level. Whilst many of Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course our alumni establish careers as artists, Top: Clarissa Beveridge option – however, if you do have some work you’d like to others choose to apply their talents and share with us, this would be very welcome. – transferable skills to other fields, becoming BA (Hons) Fine Art The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 curators, writers, filmmakers, project UCA Canterbury UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. managers, animators, photographers, arts administrators, publishers, educators, UCAS codes: C93/W102/C designers, technical instructors, producers, Bottom: Sophie Taylor – For more details, go to: picture/archive researchers, and teachers. BA (Hons) Fine Art 154 uca.ac.uk/courses/W100 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W102 UCA Canterbury 155 BA (Hons) Farnham Fine Art uca.ac.uk/courses/W101 with diverse communities, refugees, writers and experimental sound artists across the BA (Hons) Fine Art UK and Europe.

Farnham As a long-established and well-connected course, Fine Art at our Farnham campus has strong industry links including The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Jerwood Space, The Henry Moore Institute, Watts Gallery, Cobham, TATE Galleries, and Blyth Gallery Imperial College.

Our alumni have won and participated in prestigious art prizes such as BT New With opportunities to specialise in painting, Contemporaries, the Jerwood Drawing sculpture, printmaking, photography, Prize, John Moores Painting Prize, TATE drawing, film and performance, this course Young Artists, The Discerning Eye, The provides a rich and interdisciplinary Woon Art Foundation Prize and the Neo contemporary art environment. At Farnham, Art Print Prize. The adaptability instilled we guide and inform your development with in our students has translated into exciting a team of experienced, practising artists and and diverse opportunities for many of our theorists. Our course ensures you graduate graduates, from creating concert projections as confident artist, informed by a wealth of for Madonna to collaborating with Sadler’s knowledge and experience. Wells, others have gone on to become practising artists, curators, creative project With access to leading artists, academics managers, teachers, writers, production and facilities, we offer you an eclectic assistants, technicians, arts administrators, environment where you can explore diverse gallery owners, illustrators, and art historians. creative avenues. From traditional crafts to technological art works, you’ll have the The course is approximately 70% practical freedom to develop your own artistic voice, and 30% theoretical. informed by a dynamic programme of study. You will have dedicated individual studio Course blog: ucafarnhamarts.wordpress.com space and world-class facilities to explore ideas and processes, including a bronze foundry, laser cutting facilities, large-format printing and moving image editing suites.

We passionately believe in developing ambitious and resilient graduates, we’ll help you to secure rewarding work placements as well as promote your work to give you real world experience. From the start you’ll have the opportunity to create live project UCA Farnham exhibitions in London and the South East in Three years full-time – Six years part-time order to locate new networks and audiences Your portfolio will play an important part in your for your work. application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. You’ll receive regular tutorials and lectures from internationally recognised artists – Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll recent visitors have included Gavin Turk, occasionally make offers to students whose results are Phyllida Barlow, Gustav Metzger, Richard lower than standard entry criteria. Top: Kathleen Rutherford Bottom: Jessica Tallet Wentworth and Turner Prize winner, Martin & Kitti Jankovics – UCAS codes: C93/W101/F – BA (Hons) Fine Art Creed. There are also live curatorial projects BA (Hons) Fine Art UCA Farnham 156 where students have previously collaborated For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W101 UCA Farnham 157 BA (Hons) Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork uca.ac.uk/courses/W703 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W702 BA (Hons) Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork

The UK’s craft and design specialisms management and execution of a public have a long-standing and world-renowned graduate exhibition. On top of this, reputation, putting the country on the previous students have also taken part map for innovative, forward-thinking, in competitions with the British Art Medals contemporary design. Society, the Lighting Association, and the Stevens Association, familiarising themselves Our Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, with work-place projects, commissions, and Metalwork degree gives you the opportunity exhibitions during their studies here at UCA. to explore each of the four specialisms, before choosing to study one in greater Our strong links with craft and design depth. With no prior specialist knowledge associations, together with a study of or expertise required, this course fully equips business, marketing and promotion, will you to initiate and develop creative ideas enable you to develop a deep understanding while offering you the freedom to work with of professional practice before graduating. a range of materials.

We’re all about finding innovative design solutions, our working methodology is collaborative, curious, playful and experimental and a vehicle for expression. UCA Farnham Three years full-time – Six years part-time Your portfolio will play an important part in your Our students’ work spans a very broad application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry spectrum – from design for manufacture, requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – to the built environment and the unique see page 214 for more information. art object – so throughout your studies, Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll you’ll learn and develop your skills through occasionally make offers to students whose results are a combination of workshops, lectures, lower than standard entry criteria. seminars, tutorials, but most importantly UCAS codes: C93/W703/F through your own practice. Four years full-time (includes year 0)* Top: Kyran Wallace You’ll use your making skills as a means of Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course – experimenting with materials and processes, option – however, if you do have some work you’d like to BA (Hons) Glass, whilst playful invention will form the basis of share with us, this would be very welcome. Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork working through specialist workshops and The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 UCA Farnham creating engagement on multiple levels. UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

Working within focused design briefs, you’ll *Four year course subject to validation at time of print. Bottom: Lisa Dakin test and develop ideas, combining research, – documentation, evaluation and resolution. UCAS codes: C93/W702/F BA (Hons) Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, You’ll also build the ability to work as part For more details, go to: Metalwork 158 of a creative team through the conception, uca.ac.uk/courses/W703 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W702 UCA Farnham 159 BA (Hons) Communication Graphic uca.ac.uk/courses/W217 Graphic Communication at our Farnham campus is far from your average graphic BA (Hons) Graphic design course – you’ll be a designer by the end of your first year and, after three Communication years, we’ll consider you a design expert in your specialist field, perfectly equipped to achieve outstanding success in a highly competitive industry.

At the start of the course we’ll introduce you to the vast array of avenues within graphic communication – from branding, typography and advertising, to print media, digital publishing and graphic design. With our Our graduates go on academic staff offering their expert support, you’ll explore all areas of the discipline to to achieve high profile roles understand where your strengths lie and with leading names such as decide which vocation you would like to pursue. Through a unique mix of creative Burberry, Harper Collins, discovery and business development, River Island and Sonic. you’ll specialise in your area of interest while simultaneously building a strong entrepreneurial skill set.

We’ll also give you ample opportunity to put your learning into practice with challenging live projects, competitions, and extra-curricular industry placements. Recent students have designed window displays for Benetton’s flagship stores, worked with Sky on the creation of a new television channel, undertaken live projects for Bestival in conjunction with JDO Raw, and have also had the opportunity to take part in competitions held by D&AD and YCA.

You’ll be encouraged to collaborate, socialise and share ideas within our unique community of creative students, as well as utilise the industry knowledge of our experienced design professionals and tutors.

Our graduates go on to achieve high profile roles with leading names such as Burberry, Harper Collins, River Island, and Sonic, Top: Jenya Steanson UCA Farnham – Three years full-time working in areas of graphic communication – Your portfolio will play an important part in your such as branding, typography, editorial BA (Hons) Graphic application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry Communication design, graphic design, freelance design, requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – UCA Farnham see page 214 for more information. and brand strategy. Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll occasionally make offers to students whose results are Bottom: Emily Kelly lower than standard entry criteria. – BA (Hons) Graphic UCAS codes: C93/W217/F Communication 160 UCA Farnham For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W217 161 BA (Hons) uca.ac.uk/courses/W210 Design Graphic or uca.ac.uk/courses/W214 Our philosophy of Graphic Design is thinking through making, with the course adopting BA (Hons) a practical and hands-on approach to this ever-expanding discipline. As a student, Graphic Design you’ll take a conceptual, practice-based approach to the art of visual communication, learning both analogue and digital skills such as typography, moving image and social design, within an encouraging and inspiring environment.

Taught by a core team of practicing industry professionals and supported by a broad range of visiting lecturers, you’ll have access Based on London’s doorstep, to our full range of top-class facilities – these include letterpress, screen-printing, an you’ll be ideally situated Arduino maker space, and a fully-equipped to take inspiration from one computer studio with Macs and the latest design software. Through the first year of the world’s foremost you can expect to gain all the skills and creative hubs. knowledge you need to establish a critical practice and enable you to specialise within your areas of interest from the second year onwards.

Based on London’s doorstep, you’ll be ideally situated to take inspiration from one of the world’s foremost creative hubs. You’ll participate in bespoke live project briefsand studio visits to begin networking with some of the most influential names in graphic design. With a solid history of winning prestigious competitions at world-renowned institutions – including the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and UCA Epsom – Three years full-time the International Society of Typographic Your portfolio will play an important part in your Designers (ISTD) – our graduates have application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry gone on to forge successful and rewarding requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – careers for themselves across a range of see page 214 for more information. industries in roles such as editorial design, Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll advertising, interactive design and branding. occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria. Our team of experienced lecturers have years of experience and connections UCAS codes: C93/W210/E throughout a number of industries and Four years full-time (includes year 0) a range of businesses, meaning that you’ll Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course have the opportunity to network and learn option – however, if you do have some work you’d like to from distinguished names such as Vaughan share with us, this would be very welcome. Oliver and Tony Brook from Spin, as well as The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 take advantage of industry links with the UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. likes of Eye Magazine, Baseline Magazine, and The Typographic Circle. UCAS codes: C93/W214/E Vinotha Panja Pillay – For more details, go to: BA (Hons) Graphic Design 162 uca.ac.uk/courses/W210 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W214 UCA Epsom 163 BA (Hons) Design: Visual Communications Graphic uca.ac.uk/courses/W211 Visual communication explores the mechanisms of conveying messages and BA (Hons) Graphic meaning through a diverse range of media. From the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt to Design: Visual the complexity of contemporary app design, the power of visual communication has been Communications harnessed by businesses, organisations and individuals for millennia.

As a student of Graphic Design: Visual Communications, you’ll build a theoretical understanding of the different techniques used to spread visual storytelling. You’ll then discover how to use these Tutored by a team of techniques to develop your own projects in areas such as editorial design, motion experienced professional graphics, book arts, photography and designers with connections visual narrative.

at the highest levels of Using our dedicated studio spaces and the industry, our graduates independent study areas, you’ll begin to evolve your own style and voice as have gone on to work in a a designer, undertaking live projects multitude of different roles. and collaborating on a diverse range of assignments with other members of our uniquely collaborative creative community.

Our aim at UCA is to launch you into the world of work as a fully rounded, capable graphic designer with a sound understanding of the underlying theory and history – reflected in our 80% practical, 20% theory curriculum.

Tutored by a team of experienced professional designers with connections at the highest levels of the industry, our graduates have gone on to work in a multitude of different roles – including graphic and packaging designers, art directors, picture editors, information designers and screen­-based designers.

Our course enjoys strong links with UCA Canterbury – Three years full-time respected names across the industry. Your portfolio will play an important part in your Calling on our connections, we’re able application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry to attract high-profile guest lecturers, requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – with recent visitors including Bruno see page 214 for more information. Maag (typographer), Jonathan Barnbrook Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll (British graphic designer and typographer), occasionally make offers to students whose results are Hans Reichert of Baseline magazine, lower than standard entry criteria. and representatives from companies Top: Erika Baltusyte Bottom: Aglika Hristeva such as BCMH, Unicorn Press and – – UCAS codes: C93/W211/C BA (Hons) Graphic Design: BA (Hons) Graphic Design: Thomas Matthews. Visual Communications Visual Communications 164 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W211 UCA Canterbury UCA Canterbury 165 BA (Hons) for Fashion, Hand Embroidery Textile Interiors, uca.ac.uk/courses/W740 Art or rsndegree.uk BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery for Fashion, Interiors, Textile Art

This world-renowned course is delivered Red Carpet Green Dress: hand embroidery by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) for the Oscar dress worn by actress Naomie in dedicated studios at Hampton Court Harris; Nicholas Oakwell Couture: the Palace and is the only full-time BA degree couture gown modelled by Erin O’Connor programme specialising in hand embroidery. for the GREAT Britain Campaign and worn by X Factor judge Cheryl at the 2015 live As a student on this course, you’ll immerse finals; Hussein Chalayan for Paris Fashion yourself in the art of hand embroidery, Week; and Jasper Conran for London exploring traditional techniques within a Fashion Week. contemporary context to develop your own creative practice. You’ll study in small groups Hand embroidery is both a diverse and with close support and guidance from specialist subject but it opens up a wide experienced academics and professional range of career opportunities. Degree RSN embroiderers. Graduates from the Royal School of Needlework have progressed to roles The course has been designed to provide such as embroidery artisans for couture a dynamic experience that connects your and fashion, studio embroiderers for film individual practice with textile and design and TV costume, freelance embroidery theory, along with a strong base of technical designers, studio designers for interior hand embroidery. Preparing you for a design companies, and independent successful career in the industry is a key designer-makers. focus, and you’ll be encouraged to involve yourself in professional opportunities – Thanks to generous supporters, RSN is able deepening your awareness of current to make bursary awards to some of its Hand practice within your chosen speciality. Embroidery students. The RSN’s long-established, international industry links provide live projects, as well as industry insight from guest lecturers. Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Top: Hattie McGill The course has been designed Renowned for the creative expertise of its Palace in collaboration with UCA Farnham – Three years full-time – students and graduates, the RSN’s studio Your portfolio will play an important part in your BA (Hons) Hand to provide a dynamic experience also produces bespoke hand embroidery application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry Embroidery for Fashion, that connects your individual for private commissions, giving students requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – Interiors, Textile Art see page 214 for more information. Royal School of an opportunity to work on a number of Needlework practice with textile and high-profile commissions. Our connections Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll design theory. have included work with Sarah Burton for occasionally make offers to students whose results are Alexander McQueen: hand embroidery for lower than standard entry criteria. Bottom: Alex Standring the wedding dress of HRH The Duchess of – Cambridge; Burberry ‘Makers House’ and UCAS codes: C93/W740/N BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery studios – Thomas’ café: bespoke hand embroidery For more details, go to: Royal School of 166 in collaboration with The New Craftsmen; uca.ac.uk/courses/W740 or rsndegree.uk Needlework 167 BA (Hons) uca.ac.uk/courses/W220 Illustration or uca.ac.uk/courses/W221 Sam Selley – BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Illustration, Illustration UCA Farnham

Illustrators have a unique way of seeing the get involved with external competitions, world, then interpreting and communicating shows, and live projects, as well as this visually to a wider audience – harnessing producing promotional work. We have both the traditional processes of drawing, fantastic connections with the likes of the painting, collage, printmaking and book Association of Illustrators, Nobrow Books, production, as well as new processes GAS Art Agency, Ambit Magazine, Penguin Zand moving image, such as animation, Books, The Pound Shop, The Folio Society, photography and film. and Loop Magazine.

Our specialist Illustration course To add a deeper range of insight has a reputation for visual narrative for you, our course attracts a variety and storytelling, underpinned by an of guest speakers such as Rosy Nicolas, understanding that the best illustrations Graham Rawle, Robert Sae-Heng, are based on exciting, original ideas. Olivier Kugler, The Association of So we offer you a real emphasis on Illustrators, Stephen Appleby, and David visual experimentation, investigation and Lemm. These individuals, along with innovation, supported by the development many others, help to provide specialist of strong drawing and storytelling skills. industry knowledge, as well as networking opportunities. Based in studios equipped with high-calibre resources, you’ll also have access to an extensive range of facilities on UCA Farnham – Three years full-time campus for printmaking, book production, Your portfolio will play an important part in your animation, ceramics, digital printing, 3D application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry design, textiles, photography and video. requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

The course curriculum and delivery reflects Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll recent trends in the creative industries occasionally make offers to students whose results are for illustrators to be collaborative and lower than standard entry criteria. flexible, initiating new opportunities for UCAS codes: C93/W220/F shared and individual work. You’ll be taught largely through studio-based projects and Four years full-time (includes year 0) workshops, supported by regular tutorials Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course and group reviews. There’s also a lively option – however, if you do have some work you’d like to share with us, this would be very welcome. programme of visiting speakers, practical skills-based workshops, pop up exhibitions The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 and external visits. UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

Our Illustration course benefits from a wide UCAS codes: C93/W221/F range of well-established industry links For more details, go to: 168 which give our students the opportunity to uca.ac.uk/courses/W220 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W221 169 BA (Hons) Illustration & Animation uca.ac.uk/courses/WW26 Our Illustration & Animation course provides an ambitious level of study which will help BA (Hons) you to explore and develop a visual voice for a variety of audiences. We’ll encourage Illustration & you to become an independent maker with critical thinking at your core, exploring Animation relationships between research and studio work.

Throughout your three years with us, you’ll be part of a lively and active community. You’ll work in state-of-the-art studios with access to specialist processes such as printmaking, bookmaking, letterpress, Weʼll encourage you moving image, 3D, photography and darkroom, as well as high-quality to communicate your ideas software and support. using traditional and emerging You’ll develop your visual, oral and written media, and youʼll learn communication skills, whilst working with how to construct narrative technology and processes relevant to contemporary illustration and animation and meaning in a variety practice. We’ll encourage you to of contexts. communicate your ideas using traditional and emerging media, and you’ll learn how to construct narrative and meaning in a variety of contexts. With close links to our Graphic Design course, you’ll have the chance to work collaboratively with other students and extend your learning to include the relationship between text and image.

Illustration & Animation has a strong focus on social and cultural contexts for practice, shaped by our proximity to the coast, and we can offer you opportunities to be involved with extra-curricular projects run in Europe. This outward-facing approach is reinforced through strong links with Kent-based businesses, galleries and creative networks, alongside a diverse series of talks by guest lecturers, introducing you to experimental, multidisciplinary and collaborative models of practice. UCA Canterbury – Three years full-time Your portfolio will play an important part in your There will also be multiple opportunities application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry to engage with practitioners, competitions, requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – live briefs and extra-curricular projects, see page 214 for more information. furthering your experience and providing Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll you with access to industry knowledge. occasionally make offers to students whose results are You’ll also have the opportunity to lower than standard entry criteria. study abroad, designed to broaden your Phil Saunders educational experience and to deepen – UCAS codes: C93/WW26/C BA (Hons) Illustration your understanding of cultural diversity. & Animation 170 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/WW26 UCA Canterbury 171 BA (Hons) Architecture Interior & uca.ac.uk/courses/W252 Canterbury Design BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design Canterbury

Working within the existing built fabric artefact and architecture. As part of their is central to the practice of interior professional studies, our Year 3 students architecture and design. Reuse and are also offered placements in leading re-modelling present a series of challenges architecture and design agencies, such as concerning the relationship between the Platform, Bompas and Parr, Piercy and Co, old and the new, the original identity of the Hawkins Brown and Jason Bruges Studio. building and character of the intervention, whether it is a structure or situation, The design studio is at the heart interior or exterior. In very broad terms, of students’ studies offering a stimulating the curriculum responds to how society range of approaches to design; through interacts with and inhabits space; the tutorials, seminars, live projects and project consequence(s) of architecture. reviews. Alongside studio work, we visit exhibitions and provide the opportunity for The course is delivered within the students to join study trips, as well as study- School of Architecture, a supportive, ing abroad. You’ll also have the opportunity progressive and experimental educational to enter competitions to further increase environment established more than your exposure to the sector and expand your 60 years ago. It’s taught alongside network of contacts. undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Interior Architecture, Architecture, and Ultimately, you’ll be joining a course that Urban Design. The curriculum provides a encourages you to embrace more traditional research-intensive learning environment, means of designing, alongside emerging which encourages students to dive in at technologies, with the intention of creating the deep end, challenging their assumptions designers who are versatile, innovative and allowing them to push the boundaries of and entrepreneurial. the discipline. You’re given the freedom and confidence to speculate; to play, to imagine and to take detours, as you explore in ways previously unimagined, and engage with design briefs as agents of social, cultural and economic change. UCA Canterbury – Three years full-time Your portfolio will play an important part in your Year 1 is an intensive year, where application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry you will begin the process of familiarising requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. yourself with the subject, learning through observing, making, drawing and Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll

occasionally make offers to students whose results are collaborating. As you progress into Years 2 Helena Martin lower than standard entry criteria. and 3, you’ll encounter a variety of – challenges that require you to deal with the BA (Hons) Interior UCAS codes: C93/W252/C more specialist demands of designing an Architecture & Design UCA Canterbury 172 interior, fluctuating somewhere between For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W252 173 BA (Hons) Architecture Interior & Farnham Design uca.ac.uk/courses/W251 The Interior Architecture & Design course at our Farnham campus introduces you to an BA (Hons) Interior exciting and thriving international discipline, where creative and technical skills combine Architecture to transform three-dimensional spaces.

& Design From the outset, we’ll encourage you to explore critical issues in contemporary Farnham design, nurturing the ability to not only react to opportunities, but also to be responsible for creating them. 2D and 3D experimentation in our dynamic, collaborative studio environment will allow you to focus on design development by exploring form, scale, light Our challenging live projects and colour, digital design processes and building construction. and successful work placement programme offer invaluable Your practical development will be supported by theory modules which will opportunities for you to deepen your appreciation and give context establish key contacts, gain to everything you create. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of architecture experience and broaden your and design and a working knowledge of skill set. materials and building technology, as well as the skills required to create inventive and relevant interior spaces, bringing your ideas to life.

We also have a strong focus on preparing you for your future career. Our challenging live projects and successful work placement programme offer invaluable opportunities for you to establish key contacts, gain experience and broaden your skill set. We’ve established a range of strong industry connections, including prestigious names including Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Virgin, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons.

Recent graduates have secured positions in Top: Marta Hegyvari a wide range of design areas such as retail – leisure, exhibitions and events, offices and BA (Hons) Interior conferences, hotels and clubs, residential, Architecture & Design cruise ships and transportation, film sets, UCA Farnham

UCA Farnham – Three years full-time and computer animation. Your portfolio will play an important part in your Middle: Gemma Williams application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry – requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – BA (Hons) Interior see page 214 for more information. Architecture & Design UCA Farnham Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria. Bottom: Marta Hegyvari – UCAS codes: C93/W251/F BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design 174 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W251 UCA Farnham 175 BA (Hons) Craft Interior & uca.ac.uk/courses/W751 Decorative Art or uca.ac.uk/courses/W750 Interior Craft & Decorative Art is a pioneering new course for our 2018 BA (Hons) academic year. During your studies, you’ll explore how to design and make full-scale Interior Craft & decorative interior architecture detail and Decorative Art* decorative art objects within interior space. You’ll gain knowledge and production skills through our extensive craft and design workshop facilities, engaging first hand with making processes and working with external makers as appropriate. Traditional and digital production techniques are studied as well as both historical and contemporary contexts. You’ll gain knowledge and Throughout the course, you’ll work on full-scale detail – a unique focus among production skills through our interior courses – gaining precise craft/ extensive craft and design making skills, haptic understanding, workshop facilities, engaging and material knowledge. first hand with making processes Our course aims to reflect operations of the professional studio, with collaborative and working with external teamwork, live projects and industry makers as appropriate. engagement. You’ll build bespoke supplier and artisan networks and develop the ability to manage areas of specialist production to satisfy your project goals. You’ll get to grips with the relevant interior/art market context and how your work is situated within it, fully preparing you for the ambitious and challenging practice of interior craft and decorative art.

On this course you also have the unique opportunity to undertake an additional UCA Farnham – Three years full-time Your portfolio will play an important part in your ‘International Year’ at one of our specialist application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry partner institutions in Europe or beyond. requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to see page 214 for more information. progress into a broad range of studio or Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll manufacturing industry opportunities – occasionally make offers to students whose results are these include bespoke interior design lower than standard entry criteria. studios, niche craft industry workshops and suppliers, restoration studios and UCAS codes: C93/W751/F finishing specialists, as well as more Four years full-time (includes year 0) commercial operations such as retailers Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course and property developers. option – however, if you do have some work you’d like to share with us, this would be very welcome.

The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. Bronwyn Williams, *Course subject to validation at time of print. – BA (Hons) Glass, UCAS codes: C93/W750/F Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork, 176 uca.ac.uk/courses/W751 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W750 UCA Farnham 177 BA (Hons) Styling Interior & uca.ac.uk/courses/W761 Design As a student of Interior Styling & Design, you’ll learn how to create the complete BA (Hons) Interior aesthetic of interior spaces. Discover how to select and compose interior content – Styling & Design* including furniture, fittings, finishes and ornamental object – and acquire an in-depth knowledge of the global interiors market place, how to navigate it and the fashions and trends that drive it.

Our course aims to reflect operations of the professional design studio, with collaborative teamwork, live projects and a keen focus on industry engagement. You’ll be given opportunities to build bespoke supplier and artisan networks, and develop a ‘good eye’ for creating contemporary, market-leading interiors with innovative styling. Through this, you’ll contribute to the course archive of material and object samples, as well as the network of contacts.

Our Interior Styling & Design degree is part of a portfolio of courses within the School of Crafts & Design offering you unique engagement opportunity and focus within the subject area. You’ll work alongside courses populated by a diverse range of crafts practitioner/designer-maker students, who will be potential collaborators and contacts for both the present and future Our course aims to reflect projects. You’ll acquire both digital and analogue presentation skills and much of operations of the professional your time on the course will be spent off campus and in the marketplace. design studio, with collaborative teamwork, live projects and Our learning structure covers leisure, domestic and workplace contexts, a keen focus on industry establishing a broad reference base and engagement. giving you the tools you need to progress onto a diverse range of professions, including interior design, visual merchandising, styling and art direction. UCA Rochester – Three years full-time Your portfolio will play an important part in your application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry On this course you also have the unique requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – opportunity to undertake an additional see page 214 for more information. ‘International Year’ at one of our specialist *Course subject to validation at time of print. partner institutions in Europe or beyond. Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll occasionally make offers to students whose results are Sophie Lindsay lower than standard entry criteria. – BA (Hons) Textiles UCAS codes: C93/W761/R for Fashion & Interiors 178 UCA Farnham For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W761 179 BA (Hons) Journalism & Media Production uca.ac.uk/courses/W902 As a student of one of the longest established journalism schools in the BA (Hons) country, you’ll not only learn the essential journalistic skills sought by the world’s Journalism & Media biggest media organisations, but the technical skills too. So whether you want to Production* work in TV, on the radio, in print or online, you’ll have the dexterity for all areas of the industry to tell compelling stories to a multi-platform audience.

Working in our state-of-the-art studios, you’ll be taught by industry professionals, learning key journalistic skills such as By the time you graduate, identifying sources and interviewing. Your newly acquired techniques will be youʼll have had first-hand regularly called into action in newsroom experience of working simulations, giving you invaluable experience of working in a fast-paced, in professional arenas, professional-standard environment. helping you to get a foot The philosophy of this course is centred on in the door of a very teaching you the skills required to produce competitive profession. immersive, engaging content for both established media like TV and radio and emerging media such as mobile apps too.

With access to a multi-camera television studio with a green screen, production gallery and autocue, recently upgraded radio studios, and newsrooms equipped with PCs and Macs, there is an abundance of facilities for you to find your creative feet within the world of journalism and media production and really push the creative boundaries.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have had first-hand experience of working in professional arenas, helping you to get a foot in the door of a very competitive profession. Our graduates have gone on to work in some of the biggest names in media and journalism such as BBC Five Live, UCA Farnham – Three years full-time Channel 4, The Times, Reuters, and the Your written or visual portfolio will play an important part in your application. Along with your portfolio, Press Association. the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

*Course subject to validation at time of print.

Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria.

UCAS codes: C93/W902/F Top: Journalism Bottom: Journalism 180 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W902 students on campus studios at UCA Farnham 181 BA/BSc (Hons)MusicBA/BSc Composition & Technology uca.ac.uk/courses/W300 BA/BSc (Hons) Music Composition & Technology

Our Music Composition & Technology understanding of music, sound design course is pioneering in its field – formed to and technology, have the freedom to meet a growing demand in the music and develop your individual areas of interest, sound industries, it has been designed and learn how the ability to manipulate to reflect the need for graduates to be sound and music is relevant to current flexible and adaptable to different media. and emerging media. With guidance from The course content is driven by the our knowledgeable teaching staff, you’ll ever-changing nature of the music and gain the confidence to challenge existing sound industry, as well as the evolving music and sound cultures. needs of our students. A combination of activities, live projects, On both the BA and BSc courses you’ll be collaborations with other disciplines, encouraged to question the status quo of work placements and engagement with the creative industries and develop the industry professionals will help you confidence to shape the future development grow as an informed, creative and of technology and media. On either award well-connected graduate. you might be working as a composer, a sound designer, or both; but it is the application of skills and knowledge to the different technological demands of the environment that determines whether you ultimately choose to work for a BSc or BA award.

Once you’ve gained a better insight into the topics that you’ll be studying in your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to decide whether to pursue a BA, or BSc. The BA route will explore music composition and sound design, for linear forms – UCA Farnham – Three years full-time particularly in relationship to film, animation, The standard entry requirements for this course are 112 advertising, and will also look at how UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. a creative environment can be enhanced through music and sound. The BSc Additionally you’ll normally be expected to have A level in music or music technology Or Grade 5 Theory route will focus on music composition and (ABRSM, LCMM, Trinity College, Rockschool or others Youʼll develop a global sound design for interactivity, for instance recognised by Ofqual). in theatre, games design, video projection, understanding of music, sound VJ-ing and audio installations. Portfolios are not compulsory for this course. design and technology, have UCAS codes: C93/W300/F the freedom to develop your We recognise the value of diversity Sound editing suite 182 in learning, so you’ll develop a global For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W300 UCA Farnham individual areas of interest. 183 BA (Hons) Music Journalism uca.ac.uk/courses/WP35 Music Journalism at UCA Epsom is designed to transform music lovers into confident BA (Hons) Music media professionals. With its emphasis on multi-platform content creation, the course Journalism trains you to discover new artists and genres, and identify innovative ways of sourcing and publishing material across print, online, video and radio.

As a budding music journalist, you’ll learn how to write engaging copy – features, news, reviews, blog posts and investigative pieces – and articulate them on the relevant platform as well as circulating them on “Attending music award social media.

ceremonies has been a big The course has strong links with music and part of the last three years, media experts, and Epsom’s close proximity to London means that the UK’s largest media too. I’ve managed to have companies will be on your doorstep, helping conversations with some of the you to develop an invaluable network of industry contacts. From Kerrang! and country’s biggest music stars NME to Mojo and The Guardian, we have and I have got some incredible long-established links with some of the most high-profile publications in the industry. contacts out of that.” With access to dedicated studio space, you’ll be guided through how to Connor Willis Graduated 2016 use high-quality software, such as Adobe’s Creative Suite, as well as how to put journalistic theory into practice. You’ll also benefit from working in a campus community of fellow creatives from the fields of music promotion, media, film,design and fashion.

Taught by an experienced team of professional journalists and visiting lecturers, our graduates have gone on to forge exciting careers in print, online, TV, and radio, including at NME, Kerrang!, Vice, Clash, Polydor, Radio 1, muzu.tv, Virgin Records, Uncut Magazine and Absolute Radio.

UCA Epsom – Three years full-time A written portfolio will play an important part in your application. Along with your written portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria. Right: Tom Russell – UCAS codes: C93/WP35/E BA (Hons) Music Journalism 184 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/WP35 UCA Epsom 185 BA (Hons) Music Marketing & Promotion uca.ac.uk/courses/WN35 As a significant cultural export, the UK music industry is world-renowned – not only for its BA (Hons) Music quality and diversity, but also for the way it is disseminated through the media. Behind Marketing & every radio play, concert and movie theme lies a successful music promoter, pulling the Promotion strings in the interests of artists and labels.

With access to dedicated studios and computer labs, and guided by a highly experienced team, you’ll learn the transferable skills needed in music marketing and promotion – exploring the history of promotion and marketing in the context of With the worldʼs most the music industry, and creating innovative digital campaigns that embrace the latest recognisable music techniques used in radio, press, television, brands on your doorstep, online and digital distribution.

youʼll have the chance Studying Music Marketing & Promotion at to build a professional UCA Epsom puts you within 25 minutes of central London, the beating heart of the network in one of the most UK’s music industry. With the world’s most competitive and rewarding recognisable music brands on your doorstep, you’ll have the chance to build a professional media professions. network in one of the most competitive and rewarding media professions.

You’ll enjoy a wealth of strong connections with major labels and influential independents such as Sony, Universal, Q, Domino, and Warner.

You’ll also be able to collaborate with students on companion courses at Epsom. As well as Music Journalism, the course sits alongside Fashion Management & Marketing, Fashion Promotion & Imaging and Graphic Design. You’ll be able to share projects, special guest lectures and events, all of which will help you build a diverse portfolio.

Graduates from this course enter the music world armed with the skills they need for a successful career in a number of wide ranging roles such as music publishing, promotion, artist management, PR, UCA Epsom – Three years full-time advertising, branding, and merchandising. The standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

Phoebe Fox Portfolios are not compulsory for this course. – BA (Hons) Music UCAS codes: C93/WN35/E Marketing & Promotion 186 UCA Epsom For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/WN35 187 BA (Hons) Music Performance uca.ac.uk/courses/ba-music-performance 189

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BA (Hons) Music (Hons) BA Performance* 188 BA (Hons) Music Production uca.ac.uk/courses/ba-music-production 191

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UCA Epsom – Three years full-time Three years – Epsom UCA an important portfolio will play part in your Your entry the standard portfolio, Along with your application. tariff points 112 are – UCAS this course for requirements information. more page 214see for a portfolio we’ll is especially outstanding, Where are results to students whose offers make occasionally entry criteria. than standard lower at time of print. validation to subject *Course go to: please information, course up-to-date For uca.ac.uk/courses/ba-music-production BA (Hons) Music (Hons) BA Production* 190 BA (Hons) Performance uca.ac.uk/courses/ba-performance 193

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UCA Rochester – Three years full-time Three years – Rochester UCA an important will play part audition in your Your entry the standard audition, Along with your application. tariff points 112 are – UCAS this course for requirements information. more page 214see for we’ll is especially outstanding, an audition Where results to students whose offers make occasionally entry criteria. than standard lower are at time of print. validation to subject *Course go to: please information, course up-to-date For uca.ac.uk/courses/ba-performance Performance* BA (Hons) BA 192 BA (Hons) Photography Farnham uca.ac.uk/courses/W640 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W643 Guided by some of the world’s finest photography academics, our BA BA (Hons) Photography degree in Farnham offers you the opportunity to study within a uniquely Photography creative environment where you can develop a deep understanding of photographic Farnham practice, theory and history.

With a distinguished history stretching back over 60 years, this course encourages you to develop experimental and innovative approaches towards the photographic medium. Studying photography enables you to explore a variety of photographic practices through a range of contemporary and historical contexts.

As a member of this photographic community of internationally renowned As a long-established practicing artists and photographers, you’ll have access to a wide range of both photography course, our digital and analogue facilities including renowned teaching team bring black & white and colour darkrooms, film processing, digital processing & with them high-profile industry editing suite, photographic studios and connections, both nationally various digital and film cameras, lenses and internationally. and lighting equipment. Studying amongst our unique artistic community also gives you the chance to collaborate and share ideas with fellow students from across the creative industries, including filmmakers, journalists, fine artists and advertisers.

Yasmin Stephens UCA Farnham – Three years full-time As a long-established photography course, – Your portfolio will play an important part in your our renowned teaching team bring with BA (Hons) Photography application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry them high-profile industry connections, both UCA Farnham requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – nationally and internationally. We regularly see page 214 for more information. arrange visits to, and lectures from, a wide range of institutions such as the National Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll Media Museum, Brighton Photo Fringe, The occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria. Photographer’s Gallery London, Photoworks Magazine, as well as Berg, Blackwell, UCAS codes: C93/W640/F Focalpress, Routledge and other publishers. Four years full-time (includes year 0) Skilled and creatively gifted photographers Portfolios are not compulsory for the four-year course option – however, if you do have some work you’d like are needed across an enormous range of to share with us, this would be very welcome. industries, and many of our graduates have secured professional roles in a variety of The standard entry requirements for this course are 64 fields including editorial, advertising, fine UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

art, documentary-making, and gallery/ UCAS codes: C93/W643/F project management. For more details, go to: 194 uca.ac.uk/courses/W640 or uca.ac.uk/courses/W643 195 BA (Hons) Photography Rochester uca.ac.uk/courses/W642 BA (Hons) Photography Rochester

Students of Photography at our Rochester We create a supportive and professional campus are encouraged to learn, think, environment that promotes independent create, and play in new and exciting ways to learning and experimental approaches create fresh, exciting and provocative work. to your given area of interest. You’re Our diverse community of academics, encouraged to approach your practice in students and alumni – along with high-calibre new and interesting ways to become visually facilities and resources – makes this possible. literate and a conscientious contributor to our increasingly image-led world. As a student on this course, you’ll be encouraged to create work and collaborate Whilst the course has strong industry-facing on both course-related and personal elements, it also provides keen philosophical projects, allowing you to make use of our and conceptual teachings that enable extensive department, campus, national and our graduates to work equally well international connections. You’ll be led by as fashion, fine art, editorial or advertising our team of research-active academics and photographers, as well as retouchers, art technical staff who are at the height of their directors, graphic designers, theorists, careers in industry. and art buyers.

Our cutting-edge professional Photography facilities include two studios, digital workshop suites, colour and black and white film processing, colour and black and white darkrooms, and industry-leading equipment available for loan throughout the academic year to develop your projects ready for exhibition.

Through a mixture of industry-facing project briefs, strong links with Agata Sidorczuk As a student on this course, practitioners at multiple levels, portfolio UCA Rochester – Three years full-time – reviews, high-profile guest lecturers, Your portfolio will play an important part in your BA (Hons) Photography, you’ll be encouraged to create studio visits, and a notable series of application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry UCA Rochester work and collaborate on both course publications and annual exhibitions, requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information. you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable course-related and personal contacts and experience within the Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll projects, allowing you to make real-world of photographic discourse. occasionally make offers to students whose results are Some of our industry links include Metro lower than standard entry criteria. use of our extensive department, Imaging, Getty Images, 125 Magazine, UCAS codes: C93/W642/R campus, national and The Association of Photographers, 196 and DDB Advertising Agency. For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W642 international connections. 197 BA (Hons) Product uca.ac.uk/courses/W242 Design BA (Hons) Product Design

From abstract ideas through to designs and Our course holds strong connections with the development of prototypes, product both London-based design studios and designers respond to a wide range of larger manufacturers, enabling our students different scenarios and cultural contexts. to take on rewarding work placements and Their work follows a journey from initial live project briefs from companies such drawings through to the development of a as Kenwood DeLonghi, iGuzzini, Atrium product specification for the manufacturing Lighting, Alexander Rose Furniture, Quinine industry, and can incorporate design for Strategy Consultants and Therefore Design. both one-off editions or for high-volume production with international distribution. Our product design graduates successfully land roles with blue chip companies Here at UCA, your experiences will closely such as Samsung, Apple, and Nike; with mirror those of a product designer working design studios like Frog Design, McClaren, in industry. You’ll be taught in specialist and therefore; with advertising and workshops where you can develop your marketing agencies; and many other own ideas using processes from within creative design studios. the sector. The latest CAD and digital technologies will be available to help you shape your vision and, by taking advantage of the wide range of materials here, you can make your own design concepts into high-quality prototypes.

Learning from our team of professional product designers with significant international experience, you’ll develop a deep knowledge of industry manufacturing techniques. We’ll set you projects that challenge you as a designer, honing your design, making and presentation skills. As the course progresses, there’ll be an additional focus on professional UCA Farnham – Three years full-time development, helping you to establish Your portfolio will play an important part in your application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry your own creative identity and unique requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – Top: Lauren Carey design profile. see page 214 for more information. Your experiences will closely – BA (Hons) Product Design mirror those of a product Based at our Farnham campus, Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll UCA Farnham our extensive facilities will be at your occasionally make offers to students whose results are designer working in industry. fingertips – professional design studios, lower than standard entry criteria. industry-standard CAD programmes, rapid Bottom: Nathan Hopkin UCAS codes: C93/W242/F – prototyping and engineering facilities, and BA (Hons) Product Design 198 extensive model-making workshops. For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W242 UCA Farnham 199 BA (Hons) Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery uca.ac.uk/courses/W721 Justyna Kus – BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery Silversmithing, UCA Rochester Goldsmithing & Jewellery

This award-winning course provides you The British Art Medals Society will give with a unique opportunity to become a you the chance to take part in national and distinctive designer and maker across three international competitions and placements. specialisms. Silversmithing, Goldsmithing What’s more, live projects within industry & Jewellery at UCA is focused on both will give you invaluable professional traditional and contemporary approaches experience. Our students and graduates to making, and we place great importance have an excellent reputation within the on both hand and digital fabrication skills. profession and have had outstanding Physical making and material investigation successes in major competitions. are at the core of our student experience, bringing together traditional craft skills and An additional ‘International Year’ study/ developments in technology. work placement abroad option is available between second and third year study and a Alongside the technical elements of the European study trip is organised each year course, you’ll be encouraged to develop which is open to all year groups. your own interests and distinctive creative direction through design projects. Our graduates have progressed to a variety By designing, making and evaluating, of professional roles, including becoming you will develop practical skills, critical designer-makers, designing, working for judgement and professional confidence, jewellery companies, marketing, retail building your self-reliance and ability to and teaching whilst others have chosen resolve projects to a high standard. to embark on postgraduate study.

With access to excellent workshops and your own workspace, you’ll work alongside like-minded designers and makers in a stimulating creative studio environment at our Rochester campus, where innovation and excellence are encouraged.

We offer a supportive culture, which is stimulating and challenging. The teaching team are practicing designer-makers UCA Rochester – Three years full-time who are all highly regarded within their Your portfolio will play an important part in your professions, ensuring that they respond application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – to the changes and opportunities in the see page 214 for more information. development of contemporary practice, promoting a culture of creativity, innovation Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll and competitiveness. occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria.

Long-standing links with industry and UCAS codes: C93/W721/R leading organisations such as The 200 Goldsmiths’ Company, West Dean, and For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W721 201 BA Fashion (Hons) Sports & uca.ac.uk/courses/W232 Branding BA (Hons) Sports Fashion & Branding*

This unique Sports Fashion & Branding realisation, where you’ll be required course will help you develop the skills and to contextualize your practice along expert knowledge to thrive in this rapidly the way. If you choose to produce a growing specialist sector of the fashion collection or range of designs, you will and sports industry. have the opportunity to liaise directly with manufacturing companies to have BA Sports Fashion & Branding at UCA samples made in factories. will open up a distinctive route into design, concept, product development and branding On the course you’ll gain the appropriate if you’re looking to kick-start a career in this skills and technical know-how required fast-paced and ever-changing market. to work in a range of roles, such as a sportswear designer, sports brand manager Located at our Epsom campus, the BA or consultant. Many of our students will Sports Fashion & Branding course go on to have successful careers in business, offers a range of specialist facilities for or indeed set up their own fashion/sport you to develop your projects and skills. business with the relevant experience These include a fully equipped professional and knowledge to make it in a fast-paced CAD/ Mac and PC suite, design studios, fashion and sports environment. digital textile printing studio, and manufacturing and photographic studios. The course provides a friendly, supportive environment where you will be taught by a diverse range of industry professionals who are active in the fashion sports and branding industries. The course explores the process of design and branding with consideration to the ever-changing sportswear industry. We encourage a holistic approach to research, design and branding, and the main method of teaching for this course will be through a range of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials. UCA Epsom – Three years full-time Your portfolio will play an important part in your application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry In your first year, you’ll develop your drawing requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – and CAD skills and gain an understanding see page 214 for more information. Rosheen Brunt If you’re looking to kick-start of product technologies, product creativity, *Course subject to validation at time of print. – marketing, branding, and communication. BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier a career in this fast-paced and In Year 2, there is a marked emphasis Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll UCA Rochester ever-changing market, this on industry practice through live projects, occasionally make offers to students whose results are professional practice and industry lower than standard entry criteria. unique course offers a range placement. The final year will see you UCAS codes: C93/W232/E undertake a major project, from concept of specialist facilities for you to 202 development to product design and For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W232 develop your projects and skills. 203 BA (Hons) Television & Media Production uca.ac.uk/courses/P321 From screenwriters to editors, camera operators to directors, the television BA (Hons) and media industry is hungry for talented Television & Media individuals with the right set of skills. As a student of BA Television & Media Production* Production you will be taught a broad and valuable range of research methods, interviewing skills, writing and visual storytelling techniques giving you the tools to create compelling and informed content that’s always in high demand.

You’ll have access to high-calibre equipment, There will be opportunities including Sony HD solid-state cameras and software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe After throughout the course Effects and Pro-Tools. Working across a for you to work on a number range of mediums in our state-of-the-art facilities, you will develop the advanced of live briefs, giving you production techniques needed to the chance to experience produce informed pieces for journalistic, a realistic simulation of a documentary and fiction purposes. working studio atmosphere. Taught by experienced industry professionals, your practical skills will be strengthened by solid research and analytical skills, and a deep understanding of current cultural and social theories. You’ll work closely with others specialising in a range of media disciplines, broadening your understanding of the field and providing opportunities for creative collaboration.

There will be opportunities throughout the course for you to work on a number of live briefs, giving you the chance to experience a realistic simulation of a working studio atmosphere. Graduates can look to progress into a variety of career paths, such as screenwriter, director, producer, editor, production assistant, digital content manager, researcher, and camera or UCA Farnham – Three years full-time sound assistant. Your written and/or visual portfolio will play an important part in your application. Along with your written and/ or visual portfolio, the standard entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

*Course subject to validation at time of print.

Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria. Television studios UCAS codes: C93/P321/F – UCA Farnham, Photo: 204 For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/P321 James Taylor-Mémé 205 BA (Hons) Television Production uca.ac.uk/courses/P311 Taught at Maidstone Television Studios and UCA Rochester, this practical course BA (Hons) offers you the unique opportunity to study television production in one of the UK’s Television leading TV studios. By honing your skills in a professional environment you’ll have the Production chance to contribute to the high-profile TV shows made at Maidstone Studios, as well as network with leading industry professionals.

This course is taught by television and film production professionals with extensive industry experience, and offers a wide range of exciting projects, visiting lecturers and Our workshops are frequently work placement units to help you forge vital connections and gain a deeper insight into led by industry professionals the industry. Our workshops are frequently who’ve achieved success across led by industry professionals who’ve achieved success across all platforms and all platforms and channels, channels, including the BBC, Channel 4, including the BBC, Channel 4, Sky, ITV, HBO and ITN. Our students have worked on shows such as Later with Jools Sky, ITV, HBO and ITN. Holland, Take Me Out, Frank Skinner, and the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Using the latest high-calibre equipment and facilities, including Sony HD solid-state cameras, steadicam, Canon 7D, green screen, lighting and software such as Final Draft, Adobe and Pro-Tools, you’ll learn advanced filmmaking techniques and cultivate a strong knowledge base that covers every aspect of moving image production. You’ll discover script writing, directing, producing, sound design, camera work, editing, commissioning and more. By the time you graduate, your versatile and highly sought-after skill set will extend across the whole production process, covering work in television, film, commercials, corporate, music videos, viral and idents.

Right: BA (Hons) Maidstone TV Studios and UCA Rochester – Television Production Three years full-time students Your portfolio will play an important part in your application. Along with your portfolio, the entry requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – see page 214 for more information.

Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll occasionally make offers to students whose results are lower than standard entry criteria.

UCAS codes: C93/P311/R For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/P311 206 207 BA (Hons) Textiles for Fashion & uca.ac.uk/courses/W234 Interiors We aim to create the next generation of thinkers and innovators in textiles for BA (Hons) Textiles fashion, interiors, art and architecture. Our Textiles for Fashion & Interiors course for Fashion & offers a unique fusion of traditional skills with innovative, materials based textile Interiors design in both print and weave. Your creativity will be developed through designing and making with your peers and tutors in dedicated textile studios packed with facilities.

You’ll benefit from being surrounded by a team experienced in art, craft, design You’ll benefit from and research whose network of contacts will enrich your learning experience. being surrounded by a team Our academics, lecturers, and artists- experienced in art, craft, design in-residence undertake commissions, international exhibitions, and work within and research whose network the textiles industry. of contacts will enrich your Our students work with our industry network learning experience. on unique collaborations, live projects, and exhibitions, as well as undertaking work placements both in the UK and abroad. These contacts include the likes of Esquel Apparel LTD, the John Lewis Design Studio, Zoffany Fabrics, Ratti Spa Design Studio Italy, and LK Bennett Design Studio.

As curators of our own public collection, we have an enviable on-site archive of historical and contemporary textiles. Also located on our Farnham campus is the internationally renowned Crafts Study Centre, a research centre with an impressive annual calendar of exhibitions and events.

We’ve built a worldwide reputation for promoting and developing the work of our graduate textile designers, offering you a springboard into a diverse range of career paths, examples of professional practice include textile designers and makers, interior Molly Gillett designers, fashion designers, accessory UCA Farnham – Three years full-time – Your portfolio will play an important part in your designers, fabric technologists, stylists, BA (Hons) Textiles for application. Along with your portfolio, the standard entry surface and material developers, colourists, Fashion & Interiors requirements for this course are 112 UCAS tariff points – curators and textile innovators. UCA Farnham see page 214 for more information.

Where a portfolio is especially outstanding, we’ll As well as preparing our students occasionally make offers to students whose results are to enter industry professions, we also lower than standard entry criteria. create forward-thinking, entrepreneurial textile designers who set up their own UCAS codes: C93/W234/F businesses, working as designer-makers For more details, go to: uca.ac.uk/courses/W234 208 or freelance textile designers. 209 Graduate Diploma: Art Graduate Diploma: Art & (Pre-Masters Design Course) uca.ac.uk/courses/graduate-diploma Our Graduate Diploma: Art & Design is academically focused and specifically Graduate Diploma: designed to prepare you for postgraduate level study here at UCA. This course will Art & Design help you develop the academic skills and practical subject expertise needed to (Pre-Masters Course) succeed at Masters level.

Art and design at postgraduate level in the UK is subject-focused and requires prior knowledge and practice to allow you to explore, develop and challenge established practices within your specialist field of study.

This intensive course enables Our Graduate Diploma: Art & Design has been created to support international you to develop, strengthen or students who have not previously studied in the UK education system, helping them even change the subject focus to successfully progress to postgraduate of your first degree (or previous study. Starting the course in January means you can progress directly onto an MA experience) through the course with us in September. development of your portfolio The course is fully integrated with English of work. language teaching, helping you to reach your IELTS target for undergraduate level study. Our Farnham campus is the ideal place to discover the rich arts heritage of this beautiful town and surrounding area, plus the course includes frequent visits to iconic cities such as London and Oxford, as well as trips to the South Coast of England and to Amsterdam. Discover for yourself what makes the UK such an important Right: place to study art and design, and why our Disha Anilkumar Seth country has a world-renowned reputation – Graduate Diploma in in the creative industries. Art & Design UCA Farnham This intensive course enables you to develop, strengthen or even change the subject focus of your first degree (or previous experience) UCA Farnham – 32 weeks full-time through the development of your portfolio of work. You’ll also build up knowledge of Entry requirements: A recognised honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant essential academic research skills subject. Knowledge and/or experience of an art and and methodologies. design discipline or creative industry. Your portfolio will play an important part in your application. Following successful completion of the

IELTS for UKVI test from an approved test centre with Graduate Diploma: Art & Design, you will be an overall score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each guaranteed a place on an MA course at UCA. component).

All applications for this course should be made directly to UCA.

For more details, go to: 210 uca.ac.uk/courses/graduate-diploma 211 The creative industries are fast-paced, with new technology and advancements Coming soon continuing to evolve and push boundaries and expectations. To offer students the opportunity to be prepared and at the forefront of the field, we continue to create courses which are innovative, relevant and above all, creative.

We have a few exciting new courses in development, so it’s worth keeping an eye on uca.ac.uk/new-courses for the very latest information.

BA (Hons) Fashion Make-up & Hair BSc (Hons) Industrial Design Epsom Rochester – – Are you excited by the by the transformative Our BSc (Hons) Industrial Design will power of creative fashion make - up and hair be for students interested in exploring the design? This innovative course will utilise relationship between designed objects and the medium of make-up from classical to their manufacturing processes. It will adopt conceptual, from catwalk to contemporary an exploratory attitude that understands art, to prepare you for a career as a fashion traditional, analogue methods of production practitioner, make-up and hair artist, alongside the new, rapidly developing digital working across all fashion formats or in technologies and materials that are currently the beauty media arena. shaping our future. Students will undertake a work placement in industry between stages Students will learn about this particular area 2 and 3. They gain creative insight into the of the fashion industry, where a make-up mutual dependencies between research, artist and hair designer fit within it and how development and production methodology. the make-up/hair artist collaborate with a stylist, art director, fashion designer, catwalk uca.ac.uk/new-courses producer, fashion director, photographer and film maker. You will develop the practical skills needed to become an innovative practitioner, together with a broader academic understanding of the theories of culture and identity. You will graduate with an individual signature style and 212 rich portfolio of work. 213 Essential information Essential information

Three-year BA/BSc (Hons) degrees * BA (Hons) Architecture requires a minimum Entry requirements entry criteria of 128 new UCAS tariff points. –– 112 UCAS tariff points from A-levels* –– Or Pass at Diploma in Art & Design – ** BA (Hons) Architecture requires a Merit Foundation Studies (Level 3 or 4)** at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. –– Or Distinction Merit Merit at BTEC –– Extended Diploma*** *** BA (Hons) Architecture requires a Distinction –– Or Merit at UAL Extended Diploma*** Distinction Merit from a BTEC Extended Diploma –– Or Access to Higher Education Diploma or Merit from a UAL Extended Diploma. –– Or 112 UCAS tariff points from a combination Our requirements for portfolio submissions Access to Higher Education Diploma – of accepted QCF qualifications **** BA (Hons) Architecture requires five are considered alongside academic achievement Art & Design (one year) And GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9 as part of our balanced approach to – –– Four GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or including Maths and English or Key Skills candidate assessment. No formal qualifications are required for this grade 4-9, including English (or Functional Communication Level 2. course. Entry is by interview and evidence of Skills English/Key Skills Communication See pages 81–83 of this prospectus for ability and commitment in the form of a body Level 2).**** **** BA (Hons) Architecture requires five GCSE more details. of work or non-traditional portfolio. passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9including International students can view typical entry Maths and English or Key Skills Communication requirements by country on our website: Level 2; BSc (Hons) Contemporary Music Tech- Pre-degree entry requirements Higher Education entry requirements uca.ac.uk/international-study. Other relevant nology requires five GCSE passes at grade A*-C – – and equivalent UK/EU/international qualifications and/or grade 4-9, including English Language, The standard academic requirements The standard academic requirements for are considered on an individual basis. Maths (grade B or above) and Physics or Science for pre-degree courses are summarised below. undergraduate courses are summarised below. (grade B or above); and BSc (Hons) Computer Latest details of course entry requirements can Some courses may have other criteria they For all courses, we occasionally make offers Games Technology requires five GCSE passes at be found in full at uca.ac.uk/study expect applicants to meet. which are lower than the standard entry criteria grade A-C or above, including English Languagev,

to students who have faced difficulties that Mathematics (grade B or above) and Science or Diploma in Art & Design (one year) See full details on our website: uca.ac.uk/study have affected their performance, and who were Physics (grade B or above). – expected to achieve higher results. Normally four GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9, including English (or Functional Skills Four-year BA/BSc (Hons) degrees English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). –– 64 UCAS tariff points from A-levels Extended diplomas –– Or Pass at Diploma in Art & Design – – Foundation Studies (Level 3 or 4) BTEC (QCF) Extended Normally five GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or –– Or Merit Pass Pass at BTEC UCAS tariff A-Levels Art & Design Foundation Studies UAL Extended Diploma Diploma grade 4-9, including English (or Functional Skills Extended Diploma English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). –– Or Pass at UAL Extended Diploma 168 D*D*D* –– Or 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination 160 D*D*D of accepted QCF qualifications Diploma in Art & Design – And 152 D*DD Foundation Studies (one year) –– Four GCSE passes at grade A*-C 144 DDD – and/or grade 4-9, including English 128 DDM Normally one A-Level (or two AS-Levels) with a (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points Communication Level 2). 120 M 112 D DMM –– Or Progression Diploma (Level 3) in a Other relevant and equivalent UK/EU/ related subject area international qualifications are considered on 96 M MMM –– Or Advanced Diploma (Level 3) in a an individual basis. 80 P MMP related subject area P And To see the latest entry requirements and accepted 72 –– Four GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or QCF qualifications for your undergraduate course 64 MPP grade 4-9, including English of interest, visit uca.ac.uk/study/levels-of- 56 A* (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills study/undergraduate Communication Level 2). 48 A PPP 40 B For all courses listed above, an Access Diploma (in an appropriate subject) or BTEC National 32 C Award qualifications may be considered for entry. 24 D Other relevant and equivalent qualifications are 16 E 214 considered on an individual basis. 215 Essential information Essential information Pre-degree applications UCAS course codes are detailed on each How to apply You should apply directly to UCA for: of the course pages in this prospectus. –– Access to Higher Education Diploma Deadline for undergraduate applications Art & Design To guarantee that your application is –– Diploma in Art & Design considered for a full-time UCA undergraduate –– Diploma in Art & Design – course starting in September 2018, you must Foundation Studies apply by the UCAS equal consideration –– Extended Diploma in Art & Design deadline of 15 January 2018. –– Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology We can usually consider applications –– Extended Diploma in Fashion received by UCAS after this date but please Business & Retail be aware that places on some courses may –– Extended Diploma in Production be limited and may close to new applications Design for Performance after 15 January. Our website will confirm –– International Foundation in Art, whether we’re still accepting applications Design & Media. after 15 January 2018.

Deadlines for pre-degree applications International applications We encourage you to apply between If you are from outside the EU and you are December and March, as this is when the only making an application to UCA, you can majority of our Applicant Days take place. apply directly via our website using the We guarantee that we'll consider all ‘Apply now’ link on the course page. If you applications received by the end of March. are applying to other institutions, you should If places are still available after this date, apply through UCAS for undergraduate we'll consider late applications. Applying by courses. Please see uca.ac.uk/international the end of March will also give you plenty -study for more information. of time to prepare for your studies.

Other applications Undergraduate applications You should apply direct to UCA for: You should apply via UCAS for all full-time undergraduate courses*, but should apply –– Part-time undergraduate courses directly to us for part-time undergraduate –– Graduate Diploma – Art & Design courses. For more information on applying, –– Pre-sessional English. please go to uca.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply We guarantee that your application will be considered if you apply by 15 January 2018. UCAS applications We can usually consider applications Applications to UCAS can be submitted received after this date but please be aware online either through the UCAS website that places on some courses may be limited or through your school or college using after this date. the Apply system from mid-September the year before the course begins. Support for disabilities The course you choose determines how For further information on UCAS, please To help us meet your needs, we recommend visit ucas.com that you declare any disability on your UCAS you apply – this could be through UCAS or UCA application. This will help us to take (Universities and Colleges Admissions UCAS institution & course codes appropriate action to support you on your learning journey. Service) via ucas.com or directly to us –– UCAS institution code for UCA is C93 at UCA, using the ‘apply now’ link on the –– UCAS institution name is UCA –– Campus codes are: C, E, F, R and N *We accept direct applications from international 216 course page of our website uca.ac.uk (for the Royal School of Needlework) students throughout the year. 217 Essential information Essential information Your Applicant Day is an opportunity for you to showcase your talent in a relaxed Applicant Days environment and for us to answer any questions you have about your course.

If you live in the UK, for most of our courses “Our Applicant Days have we’ll invite you to an Applicant Day which may include an interview, portfolio review been especially designed or audition. Usually, you’ll have a chance to to help you discover more meet with current students and meet with the Admissions Tutor who will discuss your about the course, campus work, interests and academic background and student experience.” with you. We’ll encourage you to ask lots of questions and satisfy yourself that UCA is the right choice for your career aspirations. Sarah Simms – We’ll email you when your Applicant Head of Admissions Day has been scheduled, to confirm the date and time with you. The email will also include your Applicant Day Guide, which will include information about how to get to UCA, what you’ll need to bring with you, and where you’ll need to register when you arrive. You will also be able to see the information about your Applicant Day in our Applicant Portal.

In most cases, you’ll be offered a guided tour of the campus and will have the opportunity to meet our Student Ambassadors, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about life at UCA. You’re welcome to bring along parents, guardians or other companions, who can also join the campus tour – however, interviews are restricted to applicants only.

We schedule most of our Applicant Days for both mornings and afternoons, and the majority of our Applicant Days take place between December and March.

If you live outside of the UK or can’t attend your Applicant Day, we’ll ask you to submit a portfolio of work using our online portfolio upload task – you can access this via our Applicant Portal.

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Bills Getting the most out of a creative arts The following tool will help you forecast You can find more information, and an – education sometimes involves spending what your repayments could be: application form at: If you live in privately rented accommodation, more than just the tuition fee. You’ll have www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan allow around £60 – £80 per month to cover books to buy of course, as well as covering uca.ac.uk/scholarships gas, water and electricity bills. In some the printing costs for your research or Websites such as moneysavingexpert.com accommodation, bills are included in the written work. Other expenditure might relate will help you work out where to go for rental costs. to a field trip, project materials or the costs support and advice on how to maximise What other financial support is involved in participating in a final degree your resources. available to me? show or an external showcase event such – Insurance as Graduate Fashion Week. You may find that there are charities and – What support is available from other organisations that will fund you to Contents insurance is crucial and you We will give you an indication of additional the government? work in a particular discipline. can expect to pay around £5 per month, costs where we can when we make you – depending on where you live and what an offer, but we can’t be specific about Most UK/EU students are eligible for Online research might help you to identify you want to cover. materials costs before you start your course support with their fees and – in the case sources of funding, based on your interests as these will vary according to the nature of of UK students – maintenance too, through or particular needs. A good place to start is: your project work and the choices that you the Student Loans Company. As well as Food make. We’ll tell you about any additional helping with living costs, student finance www.gov.uk/student-finance/extra-help – mandatory costs that you will need to means you don’t have to pay your fees up Expect to spend up to £50 per week, budget for when we offer you a place. front. Take a look at this website to find If you have a disability, you may be eligible depending on who you’re living with and Inflation or other price rises can sometimes out what you’re eligible for: to apply for support with the costs of study. how you plan to share the cost of food. mean that our suppliers (or organisers of Look at www.gov.uk/disabled-students- trips and outside events) have to alter their www.gov.uk/student-finance/overview allowances-dsas/overview to get an idea prices later on – which means the cost to of what you can access. We also offer Socialising you may then have to change. Specialist Advisers who can guide you – How do I apply for grants and to potential funding sources and offer Experiencing the social life of university government loans? you information and advice. You can find is a vital part of your student journey. Do I have to pay my fees up front? – out more at: Decide how much you should spend each – Start online at www.gov.uk/student- week on going out – think about things Most students don’t have to pay their fees up financeoverview. The Careers Service at uca.ac.uk/financial-support like clothes and your mobile phone bill too. front; however, if you are an international your school or college should also be able to This varies for every student but always try student, you will be required to pay a deposit help you, as well as our Specialist Advisers to budget carefully, and remember that your as part of the application process. If you located in each campus Gateway. Accommodation living costs may be much higher if you don’t apply successfully to the Student Loan go home for the holidays. We’ve created Company, they will pay your fees directly For more information, please call –– University-provided single room an interactive budget tool to help you plan: to UCA on your behalf. +44 (0)1252 892883. accommodation: around £370 – £535 uca.moneydoctors.info/budget per month. You’ll only pay for ten months per year, depending on the For more information on Fees & Finance, When do I have to repay my student loan? What scholarships are on offer? campus and type of accommodation go to: uca.ac.uk/fees – – you choose When you leave university, you won’t have to Thanks to a generous donation, we have –– Privately rented accommodation: start repaying your loan until you’re earning a small number of scholarships available around £360 – £600 per month. over £21,000 and even then repayments are for those studying on one of the following Contracts are likely to be for a very affordable for most people. undergraduate courses: Music Journalism, 12-month period. Fashion Journalism, Television Production, Journalism & Media Production, and 220 Television & Media Production. 221 Index Disclaimer Although we take reasonable steps to deliver the courses A F M as described in this prospectus, any course may be About UCA, 11 Facilities, 55 Maidstone TV Studios, 36 changed, suspended or withdrawn due to circumstances Academics, 66 Famous alumni, 64 Map of campuses, 18 outside our reasonable control, including government Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design, 88 Farnham, 29 Metalwork (Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork) actions, war, civil disturbance, terrorist attack or threat Accommodation by campus: Fashion Atelier BA (Hons), 134 BA (Hons), 158 of terrorist attack, fire, extreme weather conditions and – Canterbury, 21 Fashion BA (Hons), 132 Music Composition & Technology BA/BSc (Hons), 182 labour disputes, including disputes involving someone – Epsom, 24 Fashion Buying Retail Management BA (Hons), 136 Music Journalism BA (Hons), 184 else’s employees. The prospectus is prepared in advance – Farnham, 29 Fashion Design BA (Hons), 138 Music Marketing & Promotion BA (Hons), 184 of the academic year to which it relates. Although every – Rochester, 32 Fashion Journalism BA (Hons), 140 Music Performance BA (Hons) Epsom, 188 effort has been made to ensure that its content is Accommodation – how to apply, 39 Fashion Management & Marketing BA (Hons), 142 Music Production BA (Hons) Epsom, 190 Acting & Performance BA (Hons), 108 Fashion Media & Promotion BA (Hons), 144 accurate and up-to-date, it may be subject to change. Advertising BA (Hons), 110 Fashion Photography BA (Hons), 146 O We have the right to: Alumni, 62 Fashion Promotion & Imaging BA (Hons), 148 Open Days, 2, 225 (a) Make reasonable changes to a course, at any time, Animation BA (Hons), 112 Fashion Textiles: Print BA (Hons), 150 Outreach activities, 224 Applicant Days, 219 Fees, 220 including changing locations, facilities, course Application deadlines, 217 Film Production BA (Hons), 152 P content, structure, staff, teaching and assessment, if we consider such changes to be necessary Applying – how to apply, 217 Fine Art BA (Hons) Canterbury, 154 Photography BA (Hons) Farnham, 194 Architecture BA (Hons), 114 Fine Art BA (Hons) Farnham, 156 Photography BA (Hons) Rochester, 196 in order to: Auditions, 83 Funding your study, 220 Portfolio advice, 81 – Keep to external professional, accrediting or other Further Education (Pre-degree), 87 Pre-degree (Further Education) courses, 85 regulatory body requirements; C Product Design BA (Hons), 198 – Keep to changes in the law; Campus communities, 18 G Performance BA (Hons) Rochester, 192 – Improve the quality of the course; Canterbury, 21 Gateway services, 58 – Make sure that the curriculum is current and Care leavers, 59 Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork BA (Hons), 158 R relevant to the intended learning outcomes or Careers services, 16, 59 Goldsmithing (Silversmithing, Goldsmithing, Jewellery) Research, 75 standards set by relevant professional bodies; Ceramics (Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork) BA (Hons), 200 Rochester, 32 – Put in place the results of feedback from external BA (Hons), 158 Graduate Diploma – Art & Design (Pre-Masters course), 210 Royal School of Needlework, 37 examiners and academic advisers; Choosing the right journey for you, 78 Graduate network, 62 – Put in place the results of student feedback, for the Computer Animation Arts BA (Hons), 116 Grants and government loans, 220 S benefit of our students. Computer Games Arts BA (Hons), 118 Graphic Communication BA (Hons), 160 Scholarships, 220 Computer Games Design BA (Hons), 120 Graphic Design BA (Hons), 162 Silversmithing, Goldsmithing, Jewellery BA (Hons), 200 (b) Suspend or withdraw a course before it has started, Computer Games Technology BA (Hons), 122 Graphic Design: Visual Communications BA (Hons), 164 Social media, 225 if enrolment number requirements cannot be met, Contemporary Jewellery BA (Hons), 124 Sports Fashion & Branding BA (Hons), 202 or if the quality of the student experience cannot be Counselling, 59 H Student blogs, 48 guaranteed, due to not enough students accepting Course directory, 76 Hand Embroidery for Fashion, Interiors, Textile Art Student life, 48 offers to study on that course. Creative careers, 14 BA (Hons), 166 Student loans, 220 Creative Coding & Technology BA (Hons), 126 Students’ Union, 52 In the event that we suspend or discontinue a course, Creative industries, 13 I Student Services, 58 or change it significantly: Illustration & Animation BA (Hons), 170 Study abroad, 47 D Illustration BA (Hons), 168 – We will advise applicants at the earliest possible Developing your potential as a creative professional, 16 Interior Architecture & Design BA (Hons) Canterbury, 172 T opportunity; Design for Theatre, Film & Performance BA (Hons), 128 Interior Architecture & Design BA (Hons) Farnham, 174 Technicians, 66 – Applicants will have the right to withdraw their Digital Film & Screen Arts BA (Hons), 130 Interior Design & Decorative Art BA (Hons), 176 Television Production BA (Hons), 206 application by advising us in writing within the Diploma 2 Degree, 87 Interior Styling & Design BA (Hons), 178 Textiles for Fashion & Interiors BA (Hons), 208 timescale given when being informed of the change. Diploma in Art & Design, 90 International applicants, 44 Tuition fees, 45, 220 Any advance deposits paid will be refunded. Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies, 92 International community, 42 Disability support, 59 International Foundation in Art, Design & Media, 102 U Any changes (including newly introduced courses or Distance learning – Open College of the Arts, 61 UCAS tariff points, 215 amendments to entry requirements made after the pub- J lication of the prospectus) will be added to our website. E Jewellery (Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork) We will also advise you of any relevant changes if we Employment, 13, 16 BA (Hons), 158 sent you an offer of a place. For up-to-date information English Language – Pre-sessional courses, 104 Journalism & Media Production BA (Hons), 180 on any of our courses and studying here at UCA, please Entry requirements, 214 go to uca.ac.uk. If you have any queries or are uncertain Epsom, 24 L about any aspect of the information contained in this Essential information, 214 Learning Support, 58 prospectus, we advise you to contact us directly at Extended Diploma in Art & Design, 94 Libraries, 58 uca.ac.uk/ask-uca Extended Diploma in Fashion Business & Retail, 98 Loans, 220 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production Photography: Liz Carrington, & Technology, 96 Angela Moore Extended Diploma in Production Design James Taylor-Mémé for Performance, 100 UCA staff and students Design: spin.co.uk 222 Print: Belmont Press 223 Essential information * The Royal School of Needlework, Hampton South EastCome to Court Palace Follow us online Englandan Open Day

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