Material Arts & Foundation

Our department consists of three dynamic programme areas embracing BA(Hons) Ceramics, BA(Hons) Contemporary Textile Practice and the pre-degree Foundation Course. What becomes immediately evident to students who enrol on these courses is the passion and commitment of the staff, many of whom are respected practitioners in their own fields. This rich and energetic environment provides a marvellous platform in which creativity and ideas prosper. The courses operate within a ‘real’ art school culture and students warm to this unique educational environment. Our goal is to further enhance the excellent reputation of our material art and foundation courses within the UK and beyond.

The department’s pre-degree Foundation programme offers students an excellent opportunity to progress onto higher-level courses within UWIC and throughout the UK. The Foundation programme is an intensive, creative and exciting programme of study and is designed to help students make informed decisions about higher-level course progression.

The Ceramics and Textiles programmes are focused on materials, processes and technologies, underpinned by experimentation, exploration, visual enquiry and research, creating innovative makers with future opportunities to develop onto MA and PhD level. These fundamental principles form the backbone of our courses giving students the necessary art & design skills to enter the artist/designermaker or associated fields and industries. The highly tactile nature of material arts embraces both traditional and innovative methods, always adapting to new technologies and constantly evolving and responding to change thus never standing still.

The attraction of our location within the capital city of Wales makes an ideal place to study along with all the facilities associated with a vibrant cosmopolitan city. If you have the necessary drive and commitment to follow one of our courses, then we’d certainly like to hear from you.

Robert Griffin Head of Material Arts & Foundation