BA Art & Design - Year One

The BA Art and Design course is a challenging, creative and exciting three year programme that encourages students to develop their creative practice while embracing a wider understanding of the theories and context of the wider arts world.  

With the vast majority of degree programmes now requiring you to study either Art or Design, there are no such barriers within this interdisciplinary programme. In year one you will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of specialisms. You will carry out a variety of art and design based projects, deciding on a broad specialism by Easter, supported by feedback and advice from staff. Your practical project work will support a growing critical and contextual understanding of art and design theory. 

The programme is ideal for both school leavers, progression from Portfolio Courses and adult returners. 

This degree is validated by the University of Stirling. 

Content

In year one you will do the following:

  • BA Drawing and Painting project (including Life drawing)
  • BA Theory and Context project
  • BA Digital project
  • BA Creative Arts project (2D & 3D)
  • BA Printmaking project
  • BA Specialist project

Career Paths

  • A wide range of career paths across the creative industries - including within arts organisations, education, freelance and self-employment.

Progression

  • Year two of BA Art & Design

 

Entry requirements

Year one entry 

  • Applicants will be required to submit a digital folio of recent artwork and may be required to attend an interview 

Plus one of the following: 

  • Three Highers at grade C or above to include Art & Design and English.
  • Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media plus Higher Art and Higher English at grade C or above
  • Successful completion of an NC Art & Design or an appropriate group of National Qualification units such as Art and Design Portfolio Preparation 

More Info

Further advice for full-time applicants:

  • Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application.
  • If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account.
  • Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for 
  • Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
  • Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately 
  • If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
  • Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
  • Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
  • If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
  • If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
  • Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
  • If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk

Location

Stirling Campus

Attendance

Full-Time

Start date

19 August 2024

SCQF Level

Level 7