Designer Maker Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Course Overview - Designer Maker Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
With our Designer Maker Foundation Degree you will enjoy practical workshops, insightful lectures and exciting industry visits as you explore ceramics, jewellery, textiles, and small product design. You can choose to specialise in one area or experiment across several, allowing you to discover your unique creative voice.
In your first year, you’ll lay the groundwork in 3D design and craft, gaining hands-on experience in ceramics, jewellery, and textiles and get to grips with digital design tools and software. You'll also explore current debates on ethics and sustainability ...
With our Designer Maker Foundation Degree you will enjoy practical workshops, insightful lectures and exciting industry visits as you explore ceramics, jewellery, textiles, and small product design. You can choose to specialise in one area or experiment across several, allowing you to discover your unique creative voice.
In your first year, you’ll lay the groundwork in 3D design and craft, gaining hands-on experience in ceramics, jewellery, and textiles and get to grips with digital design tools and software. You'll also explore current debates on ethics and sustainability in the creative industry.
In your second year, you’ll refine your area of specialism, whether that's diving deeper into one field or adopting a multidisciplinary approach. You’ll tackle live briefs set by industry partners, gaining invaluable real-world experience whilst developing your business and entrepreneurial skills. Studying key topics like the circular economy and sustainable design practices will ensure you graduate ready to meet the demands of the modern craft and design industry.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A73-G09
Institution Code
N23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
C,C
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 6.0, offer-merit: 3.0, offer-pass: 36.0
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade 4 or higher in Mathematics and English. Or, Functional Skills Level 2.
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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