WE ARISE* AROUSE* ARCH OVER* ARRANGE* ARTICULATE* ARE ARGUE* ARCHIVE* ART & DESIGN PROSPECTUS 2014—15
WE ARE RECRUITING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS We’re looking for students with the best potential to succeed irrespective of their background. That’s why we welcome a wide range of qualifications and experience. You’ll need to show us a portfolio of relevant practical work, demonstrating your ability and enthusiasm for the course you’re applying for. We will also want to see level 3 qualifications in an art and design related subject.
ENGLISH You’ll need to have passed GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C or above, or Functional Skills in English or Key Skills Communications at Level 2. For mature students, an Access to Higher Education qualification in art and design will also be acceptable to demonstrate English language ability. For mature students who are unable to provide formal evidence of an appropriate standard of English, the College may request completion of its own English proficiency test.
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DOING A FOUNDATION DIPLOMA? If you’re studying an accredited foundation diploma in art and design, you’ll need a minimum of 260 uCAS tariff points** from that plus your AS and A2 or Extended Diploma results You may add together AS/A2/Extended Diploma and Foundation Diploma tariff points in arriving at 260 points. You’ll also need a GCSE grade A*-C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent (see above).
DOING AN EXTENDED DIPLOMA? You’ll need a minimum of 3 Merits (MMM) from an extended diploma in a relevant subject. You’ll also need a GCSE grade A*-C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent. DOING AS AND A2? You’ll need 260 tariff points** from your AS and A2 studies. Two of your qualifications must be at A2 level, one of which should be in an art and design or related subject. You’ll also need a GCSE grade A*-C in English Language, English Literature or equivalent (see above). Mature student Access to Higher Education?—you’ll need a recognised Access to Higher Education course specialising in art and design. Doing any other qualification?—we accept a number of other qualifications. For full details, please refer to our course entry requirements on the UCAS website and the UCAS tariff points tables at ucas.ac.uk
FURTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES Foundation Diploma in Art & Design—you should normally be at least 18 years old with a minimum of one A level plus three GCSE passes at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications. You should also be able to present a portfolio of work which demonstrates your interests and ability in art and design. Extended Diploma in Art & Design—you should be at least 16 years old, have a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C or above, or an Intermediate GnVq or Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design at a merit or above, and be able to present a portfolio of work which shows your interest and ability in art design and/or technology. Level 2 Diploma in Visual Arts and Access to Higher Education—there are no formal entry qualifications for this course, but you may wish to show us examples of work which demonstrate your creative side or skills such
as drawings, paintings, models, garments or photographs. Students with sufficient experience in art and design may progress directly to the second year (Access to Higher Education) of the programme. Mature students—if you’re older than the typical college entrant and don’t have traditional qualifications, we will consider your relevant experience as well as your educational background. Your application form should provide as much information as possible for consideration by admissions staff and, if we consider it to be relevant, we’ll explore it further with you at interview. **Tariff points gained at AS level will only count towards the overall tariff score if the same subject has not been taken at A2 level. A guide to tariff points may be found on the uCAS website at www.ucas.com/students/ ucas_tariff
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WE ARE PRINTED TEXTILES & SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN
UCAS CODE W222 COURSE CONTACT JULIE BLAND PAUL SUNTER TEL 0113 202 8000 COURSE VALIDATED BY THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
This very prestigious programme produces outstanding graduates who go on to exceptional international careers. Even while still at the College, students regularly sell their work to textile and surface pattern design industries, and they win some of the world’s most esteemed design awards. This year our students undertook internships in the studios of companies such as; Liberty, Abercrombie & Fitch, Alexander McQueen, Diane von Furstenberg, DKNY, Miss Selfridge, Paul Smith, Rob Ryan, River Island, Timorous Beasties, Topshop, Designers Guild, Tigerprint, Hallmark, Zandra Rhodes, Deborah Bowness, Rob Ryan, Oilily, White Stuff, Vogue, Claire Coles, Drawn in Light, Mary Katrantzou, Next, Fromental, and many others.
This programme has an outstanding global reputation. We look for talented, hard working people who will develop their own ‘handwriting’, both anticipating and setting future trends. In exchange we offer incomparable tuition, experiences and opportunities. As a student, you’ll have the significant advantage of your own permanent studio space. We place major importance on drawing, but you’ll also translate your ideas into digital formats. You’ll use cutting edge computer suites plus professionally equipped workshops for dyeing, screen printing, heat transfer printing, digital printing and laser cutting. The emphasis is on originality and innovation, and the highest standards of work and professionalism.
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Whilst on the programme students are given opportunities to sell their work at trade fairs. We have exhibited for many years at Indigo in Paris, a leading fashion fabric fair, and also at MooD in Brussels or Maison et Objet in Paris for those specialising in interior fabrics.
ROSY MATTERS INSTALLATION PIECE
JAMES JONES COMMISIONED SURFACE PATTERN
TOBY HARRIS FMP PROJECT
We also show student work at international book fairs, and the new Designers Exhibition, London, is an opportunity for our graduating students to present themselves and their work to a professional audience and to meet potential employers.
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WE ARTICULATE
CONTACT 0113 202 8000 PAUL.LUKE@LEEDS-ART.AC.UK
WHO PAUL LUKE WHEN JOINED 2010
COURSE BA (HONS) FASHION
It is an honour to teach fashion at the same institute that once offered me so many creative opportunities. For me, a successful day is complete when each student leaves this building knowing something new about themselves and their inner capabilities. However, I can only bring out the best in students at Leeds College of Art because they continue to bring out the best in me — that’s the deal!
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