Creative Practice FdA
About this course
FdA in Creative Practice FdA, a creative arts practice degree centred on contemporary visual arts and industry preparation. Core topics include Project Management and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Delivered in partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College, this vocational programme connects students with real-world sector scenarios. The first year establishes core visual competencies through compulsory modules including Collaborative Working, Historical And Contemporary Context, Practical Practice, and Visual Exploration, where students experiment with traditional and new media alongside contextual studies. The second year focuses on professional preparation and major independent output through modules such as Creative Futures (Life After University 1), Exhibiting Showcase, Explorative Practice, and Industry Communication.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 80 points We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Prospective students will be interviewed in College by members of the delivery team and will be expected to have creative work which supports their application.
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Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Collaborative Working
- Historical And Contemporary Context
- Practical Practice
- Visual Exploration
- Creative Futures (Life After University 1)
- Exhibiting Showcase
- Explorative Practice
- Industry Communication