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Graphics & Illustration

Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts

UCAS Code: W990 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements


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64

Educational Level A pass at UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma or equivalent or successful completion of High School (year 11 or year 12 depending on native country) is needed or 2 x A levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points and 1 GCSE or equivalent at grade 4 or C, preferably in a relevant creative subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed.

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Graphic arts

This course offers a dynamic and exciting approach to the practice of Graphics & Illustration.

By fostering the development of great ideas and challenging existing thinking in the subject, you will be equipped with the tools to help define your future and find an individual voice within the field of visual communication.

You will be encouraged to explore innovative and experimental methods of defining your practice as a credible designer or illustrator. Teaching comprises hands-on workshops and talks by industry professionals. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your work at the Cambridge Art & Design Exhibition and in the London Graduate Show.

WHAT TO EXPECT
YEAR ONE
Through practical workshops and themed project assignments, you will explore the fundamentals of visual communication and your own unique visual language through personal idea development.

YEAR TWO
In your second year, you will focus on developing skills within a chosen specialism alongside building upon existing themes, taught in year one. By exploring themes, concepts, and a wide range of media, the focus remains on refining your individual direction with the aid of self-evaluation.

YEAR THREE
Your final year is the beginning of your career in the creative arts environment. The year begins with a variety of projects that support a critical and imaginative approach to visual communication through a self-initiated programme of study. Aided by tutors and industry specialists you will explore a specific area of interest and complete a body of work from which to select your own professional portfolio.

Upon successful completion students will be awarded with a BA(Hons) Graphics & Illustration accredited by Falmouth University.

Extra funding

Please note that it is not possible for students from Wales to get a loan from Student Finance Wales to study on an undergraduate course at CSVPA. Like other small providers, CSVPA elected not to apply for designation with HEFCW. Be assured CSVPA continue to maintain good standing with the OfS and will return to designation HEFCW when the requirements for designation with Student Finance Wales and Student Finance England are more aligned.

The Uni


Course location:

Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts

Department:

Art and Design

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82%
Graphic arts

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Design studies

Teaching and learning

88%
Staff make the subject interesting
88%
Staff are good at explaining things
76%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
76%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

76%
Library resources
65%
IT resources
71%
Course specific equipment and facilities
71%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

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Staff value students' opinions
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