WELCOME DMU’s stunning and award-winning Vijay Patel Building brings all of our art and design courses together providing inspiring, flexible spaces, studios and facilities which invite creativity and innovation. The creative industries require imaginative graduates who can develop new ideas and products. Students have the freedom to use state-of-the-art workshops, labs and studios to experiment and develop their skills in the same way they will in industry. The open and transparent spaces in the building encourage collaboration between disciplines. In doing so the building supports students to be both ready for industry and future leaders in their respective fields.
HU B S PACES
Our hubs, located throughout the building are designed as informal learning spaces to encourage collaboration, and support group discussions, private study and enable team work.
WOR K S H O P S
Our extensive workshops are designed to be visible to all. They help students’ develop their creative and technical skills as they discover their passions and expertise. Our students receive cutting edge learning and teaching which ensures upon graduating they are highly sought after in the workplace.
WOR K S H O P S
ST U D I O S
Studios are central to art and design practice and ours have been designed to support collaboration between all students: not just those studying art and design subjects. Students have many opportunities to engage with external projects, creative industries and contribute to the cultural life of the city.
ST U D I O S
O P E N S PACE
In this exciting and motivating environment our students can enjoy an unrivalled experience. We empower our students to express themselves, experiment and discover their true creative potential.
Sitting at the heart of our campus, this landmark building defines us as a 21st century university. It shows how serious we are about giving our students the very best experience possible and embodies our ambition to provide them with all of the tools they need to achieve their aspirations. Take a look at our stunning showcase of the building and facilities within dmu.ac.uk/aad Simon Bradbury MA (cantab) DipArch RIBA ARB FHEA Pro Vice-Chancellor International Dean, Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities
Architecture courses The Leicester School of Architecture, established in 1897, offers contemporary architectural education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our graduates leave with confidence to create the habitats of the future with their design skills, strategic thinking, environmental knowledge and technical skill. Undergraduate programmes: Architecture BA (Hons), RIBA accredited Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) Postgraduate programmes: Architecture MArch Architectural Practice PG Dip Architectural Design MA Architecture and Sustainability MSc International Urban Design MSc Design courses We offer a diverse and innovative range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught by staff with world-leading reputations across a host of subject areas. Our courses are designed to respond to the changing needs of the creative industries.
Undergraduate programmes: Design Crafts BA (Hons) Interior Design BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design Product Design BA (Hons)/ BSc (Hons) Postgraduate programmes: Design Innovation MA/MSc Design Management and Entrepreneurship MA Digital Design MA Interior Design MA Product Design MA Fashion and Textiles courses Students have the opportunity to explore a range of specialisms within fashions and textiles. Our courses have industry backing and students are able to work with and learn from some of the best designers in the business. Undergraduate programmes: Contour Fashion BA (Hons) Contour Fashion (Communication) BA (Hons) Fashion Buying BA (Hons) Fashion Communication and Styling BA (Hons) Fashion Design BA (Hons) Fashion Management (Level 6 Top Up) BA (Hons)
Fashion Textile Design BA (Hons) Footwear Design BA (Hons) Textile Design BA (Hons) Postgraduate programmes: Fashion and Textiles MA Fashion Management with Marketing MA Textile Design, Technology and Innovation MSc Visual Arts courses The Leicester School of Art was founded in 1870 – it was the first element of what, nearly 120 years later, became De Montfort University. Our courses cover the full spectrum of visuals arts, from traditional to cutting edge digital media. Undergraduate programmes: Art and Design Foundation BTEC Diploma Fine Art BA (Hons) Photography and Video BA (Hons) Postgraduate programmes: Digital Arts MA Fine Art MA
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September 2019