Progressing into an Arts Institution

Introduction

Overview of subjects available Type ‘Art’ into the UCAS course search and you get a return of XX courses?

Type ‘ Art ’ into the UCAS course search and you get a return of approximately 1000 courses from 245 providers. Search includes the more traditional: Fine Art / Painting / Art History / Printmaking / Drawing / Ceramics & Glass To more wide-ranging and digitally focused including: Digital Music & Sound Art / Global Cinemas & Screen Art / Digital Arts Computing (BSc)

Type ‘ Design ’ into the UCAS course search and you get a return of over 1000 courses from 265 providers. Search includes the more traditional: Architecture / Graphic Design / Product Design / Fashion / Textiles / Animation To more wide-ranging including: Games Design (with Ethical Hacking) / Civil Engineering / Digital Arts Computing (BSc)

Searches for ‘ Media ’ courses in the UCAS course search typically return: Film / Television (Production or Studies) / Advertising / Journalism / English / Photography And specialist courses: Web Design & Technology / Business Computing (Social Media) A search for ‘ Performance ’ or ‘ Music’, ‘Drama’ and ‘Dance’ returns: Single subject degrees / combined degrees - performance-related or management studies hair, makeup and prosthetics Or Conservatoire options

Conservatoire or University?

Conservatoire Useful summary, outline of differences and videos on UCAS website University Performance and vocationally centred through principle study. Reflects industry. 1:1 tuition. Can be over 35 hours per week contact time and technique training. Close links with agents in theatre and entertainment. Can be performance focused, theoretical or both. Broader academic study hours per week contact time. Professional practice / industry links

Pathways A Levels, BTEC National Diploma L3, Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, International Baccalaureate Design Technology Art Fashion/Textiles Photography Communication Design Performance English Psychology / Sociology History Maths Computer Science Subjects generally looked for but is not an exhaustive list:

Benefits of a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Allows students to identify their strengths and a specialism for degree study Develops conceptual thinking, exploration and experimentation Offers a year of furthering both personal and artistic growth = confidence Develop a strong portfolio

Typical Application Process UCAS application and personal statement Submission of portfolio or composition, etc. Interview / audition

A portfolio and audition is often regarded as the most important part of the application and is used as part of the selection process to measure: Skills base and ability Personality and passion for the subject Individual potential Research and processes used to develop recent work Ability to collaborate Guidance at falmouth.ac.uk/apply

Student Research UCAS for courses available in the UK “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do” Steve Jobs Careers search Creative Skillset Ideastap.com Prospects.ac.uk National Careers Service Totalprofessions.com Career Pilot

Why a creative degree or creative career?