UCA Mini Guide 2023 by University for the Creative Arts

UCA Mini Guide 2023

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Stansted Airport

Luton Airport

London Heathrow Airport

UCA Epsom Maidstone Television Studios

UCA Farnham

Channel Tunnel

Gatwick Airport

UCA Canterbury New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3AN +44 (0) 1227 817302

UCA Epsom Ashley Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BE +44 (0) 1372 728811

UCA Canterbury

UCA Farnham Falkner Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7DS +44 (0) 1252 722441

Maidstone Television Studios Vinters Business Park New Cut Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5NZ +44 (0) 1622 620151

Welcome to UCA We believe creativity is vital. Why? Because it makes global communities more vibrant, more innovative, more human. If you want to use your creativity to drive change, overcome challenges and improve the lives of others, then this is the place for you. On our courses, you’ll meet all kinds of different people. You’ll forge inspiring partnerships, make work with purpose and build real solutions to human problems across the globe. And you’ll graduate with the skills and experience you need to build a successful career doing what you love, in a way that makes a difference. If that sounds like the kind of university experience you’re looking for, we can’t wait to meet you. Whatever you want to make, this is the place.

Our Courses

Pre-degree courses

Campus

Access to Higher Education Diploma in Art & Design

CEF

Degree courses

Campus

BA (Hons) Acting & Performance

BA/BSc (Hons) Advertising

BA (Hons) Animation

BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA/ARB Part1)

BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology*

BA (Hons) Art History, Theory & Contemporary Culture

BA/BSc (Hons) Arts & Cultural Management

BSc (Hons) Automotive & Transport Design*

BA/BSc (Hons) Business & Management

BA (Hons) Business Innovation & Management (top-up)

BA (Hons) Ceramics & Glass

BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art

BMus (Hons) Composition for Screen

BSc (Hons) Computer Science*

BA/BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Practice (top-up)*

BA (Hons) Creative Industries Management in Fashion (top-up)

BA (Hons) Design for Theatre & Screen

BA (Hons) Digital Art

BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing & Social Media

BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Media & Magazine Publishing

BA/BSc (Hons) Events & Festivals Management

BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier & Tailoring

BA (Hons) Fashion Branding & Communications

BA/BSc (Hons) Fashion Business & Management

BA (Hons) Fashion Design

BA (Hons) Fashion Image & Styling

BA (Hons) Fashion Photography

BA (Hons) Film & Screen Studies

BA (Hons) Film Production

BA (Hons) Fine Art

BA (Hons) Games Animation

BA (Hons) Games Arts

BA (Hons) Games Design

BSc (Hons) Games Development

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

BA (Hons) Illustration

BSc (Hons) Industrial Design

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture

BA (Hons) Interior Decoration & Styling*

BA (Hons) Interior Design

BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing

BA (Hons) Journalism & Communications*

BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture & Design*

BA (Hons) Make-up & Hair Design

BA (Hons) Modelmaking*

BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business & Management

BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production*

BA (Hons) Photography

BA (Hons) Photo & Digital Journalism*

BA (Hons) Printed Fashion Textiles

BA (Hons) Product & Furniture Design

BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Fashion Design)

BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Filmmaking)

BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Fine Art)*

BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Games)

BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Graphic Design)

BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Illustration)

BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Interior Design)

BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Visual Communication)

BA (Hons) Television Production

BA (Hons) Textiles

BSc (Hons) Urban Design & Planning*

BSc (Hons) User Experience Design*

BA (Hons) Virtual & Augmented Reality

BA (Hons) Visual Communication

BA (Hons) Visual Effects

C - Canterbury | E - Epsom | F - Farnham | M - Maidstone Television Studios All of our degree courses have the option to study an integrated foundation year or international foundation year at the start of the course. The majority also include a professional practice year option. *Subject to validation 3

Our Schools

Business School for the Creative Industries Ranked top by The Times & Sunday Times, 2022 for the teaching quality of our business and management courses, our dedicated Business School for the Creative Industries at UCA Epsom is unlike any other. On a range of courses tailored specifically to the creative industries, we’ll train you to adapt quickly in response to the fluid and ever-advancing nature of the UK’s fastest-growing sector.

School of Fine Art, Photography & Crafts The courses in this school are designed to turn you into an artist, a photographer or a visual storyteller – and so much more. You’ll be challenged to re-evaluate your own work, research historical and contemporary contexts and theories, and experiment with a wide range of different processes and materials on your journey to becoming a true expert in your craft.

School of Architecture & Design Are you ready to change lives with your imagination and design skills? Through a distinctive approach to architectural and spatial design education and research that builds on our rich art school heritage, we’ll encourage you to take an activist’s approach, considering how you can make a positive impact on society through your work.

School of Games & Creative Technology Inventing new worlds and characters for play and creating new apps and websites for the digital and AR landscape are just a taste of what you’ll be up to on our courses in this school. With state-of-the-art facilities and some of the best in the business teaching you, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in this exciting and rapidly growing sector of the creative industries.

School of Fashion & Textiles Our School of Fashion and Textiles runs courses with one aim – to teach you to make exciting new and traditional fabrics and materials, and use them to create innovative designs. We’ll help you find your style and provide expertise, industry links and worldleading facilities that will set you up for a successful career in the world of fashion and textiles. School of Film, Media & Performing Arts Graduates from our School of Film, Media & Performing Arts go on to great things. By joining a course here, you’ll be following in the footsteps of Gareth Edwards (director of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), Chris Butler (director of Golden Globe-winning animation Missing Link) and many other well-known and award-winning alumni. Along the way, we’ll give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to produce powerful and thought-provoking work, plus the industry links to get vital handson experience.

School of Communications Our School of Communications is home to a mixture of new and industry relevant courses, as well as some of our more well-established degrees, including Graphic Design and Illustration. Courses within the School of Communications will challenge you to re-imagine how you communicate, either visually and through user experience, or through traditional media. Are you ready to challenge your mindset and dig deep into the psyche of a range of personas? Well, a course within our School of Communications will do just that.

A Foot in the Door

When thinking about your career, there’s only one thing as important as your education – building industry experience. At UCA, you’ll be able to get both at once, building hands-on experience while you study through a range of opportunities designed to help you enhance your CV. From live industry briefs and work placements through to optional Professional Practice Years, there’s an option to suit you.

Live industry briefs One of the most exciting features of UCA courses is the opportunity to take part in live industry briefs and competitions. Just recently, our students have created limited edition coffee tins for Nescafe Azera, collaborated on the design of an exclusive luxury collection from shoe brand Sheme, and worked with the CATTs charity to create short films encouraging young people to check for early signs of cancer.

Professional Practice Years Many of our undergraduate courses come with the option of an additional Professional Practice Year. If you choose this route, you’ll take a study break between years 2 and 3 to go on a year-long placement related to your studies – in a design or marketing agency, an animation studio, museum or gallery, for example. Learn more on the course pages at uca.ac.uk

Our students say... “Being selected for the TikTok x GFF residency gave me a chance to create garments for a major brand, as well as building confidence in my practice. It taught me so many things that will aid me in my creative journey, leaving me excited for the next stage of my career.”

Work placements If an entire year on placement isn’t what you’re looking for, rest assured that our courses will provide you with built-in work experience opportunities. From six-week placements in fashion to working on popular TV programmes between classes, you’ll get exciting real-world experiences that give you the chance to put your knowledge into practice.

“My placement at JW Anderson empowered me to use my initiative and not be so paranoid about my decisions! Tasks where I was able to be more creative, such as assisting on photoshoots, helped me realise that I want to pursue a creative role in my career.”

Yasmine Cerbah, BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles

Anna Hale, BA (Hons) Fashion Management and Marketing

Anna Hale

Karin Kajabova and Leanne Shaw

Yasmine Cerbah

Welcome to... UCA Canterbury With its historic surroundings and its gorgeous café culture, Canterbury is a lovely place to live and experience while you study at UCA. Our campus is located just on the edge of the city, its Cathedral and array of shops, cafés and restaurants just a short walk away. You’ll discover new things all the time, with a wealth of attractions, galleries and museums to explore – not to mention you’re just a short bus ride away from the Kent coastline for sunny days.

Canterbury Cathedral

Popular spots for students include The Penny Theatre pub, with its live sport, meal deals, karaoke and quizzes, and for a tasty snack on the go, Cite Crepes is a hit. You can see blockbusters alongside the best indie releases at the Curzon Cinema, or have a day out at Howletts Wild Animal Park for a change of pace. A relaxing hang-out area for students is Westgate Gardens, which runs alongside the River Stour, and we couldn’t talk about Canterbury without recommending a visit to Canterbury Cathedral itself, with its incredible architecture and stained-glass windows.

City Crepes ©Hayley Brown

Welcome to... UCA Epsom Epsom Town Centre

Our Epsom campus is located just on the edge of the town centre of Epsom, where you’ll find everything you need – from shops, bars, cafés and restaurants to nights and days out. Popular spots include Rosebery Park, opposite the university, for socialising and relaxing, and The Faraday pub where regular karaoke takes place, as well as bottomless brunches, live sport, weekly quizzes and an extensive vegan menu too.

For shopping, there’s the Ashley Centre shopping mall together with a large range of high street stores, and if you want a bigger day out, you’re close by to Epsom Downs racecourse, and theme parks Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures – and you’re only a short train ride from the centre of London. There’s also the Epsom Playhouse, with regular touring shows, famous stand-up comedians and tribute acts on the bill for a night out with a difference.

Welcome to... UCA Farnham New Ashgate Gallery

Gostrey Meadows

With its market town charm and its excellent transport links to London, the South East and the South Coast, Farnham is a town with much to offer.

Farnham Maltings, and some lively nightlife is just a short bus or train ride away in Guildford, with venues like The Star Inn and Komo nightclub among the many places to have fun.

Our campus, with its extensive specialist facilities and large on-site halls community, sits on the outskirts of the town, a stone’s throw away from the iconic Lion and Lamb Yard and a host of cafes, restaurants, pubs and independent shops.

And for shopping, there’s plenty of choice, with a range of charity shops, bookstores, Elphick’s department store, Pullingers art supplies and 101 Collectors Records among the highlights.

Student favourites include the Slug and Lettuce and The Lost Boy in the town centre, together with the Starbucks close to campus. For a bit of culture, you’ll find regular shows, stand-up comedy, films and activities at

You’ll also find stunning countryside walks close to Farnham, including Bourne Woods, where many blockbuster movies have been filmed, and Caesar’s Camp, which gives spectacular views across Surrey and Hampshire.

Maidstone Television Studios

If you’re considering joining our BA (Hons) Television Production degree course, you’ll be spending your time at Maidstone Television Studios. Here you’ll get a unique opportunity to study at the UK’s largest independent TV studios, network with industry professionals and work on shows like Strictly Come Dancing, This Morning, Celebrity Juice and This Time With Alan Partridge.

Maidstone is a vibrant town in Kent with plenty to keep you entertained. It has excellent shopping, museums, galleries and events throughout the year, as well as stunning local countryside. After hours, you’ll find dozens of restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs to choose from, and you’ll be just over an hour’s train ride from central London if you feel like exploring further.

You’ll also have access to a modern and spacious learning environment packed with all the facilities you need to hone your skills, from the studios themselves to live galleries, editing suites and screening rooms. Not to mention a fully stocked equipment store and library.

Student life at UCA

“32 LGBTQ+ students, staff and allies from across the campuses marched at Pride in London for love and equality. The most we’ve ever taken to Pride This was only possible through the hard work of students and your donations to our Pride Fund. So thank YOU so much! We had a great time and we hope to take even more people next year ” UCA Students’ Union @ucasu @unicreativearts @lgbtqsocietyuca

“Me and my silly smiley face at my stall at the Winter Market!! Thank you SO much to everyone who supported me today and bought my little creations - it makes me so so happy to see people enjoying my stuff as much as I do ”

Paula Rae Gonzal BA (Hons) Graphic Communications (now BA (Hons) Graphic Design)

Sophie Colley BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles #uca #handmade #wintermarket #handmadechristmas #pompom

“Awesome time at the Illustration society Drink & Draw tonight...Ended up with some pieces I really liked... the one time it's not in a sketchbook typical”

#ucafarnham #ucaepsom #ucacanterbury #wecreate #weareuca #ucasu

“Waking up every morning, knowing that I’m going to do what I love and what I’ve been dreaming of since I was 4 PRICELESS! thank you @ tanishajayx for this amazing pic ” Lucia-Bianca Radoslav @luciabiancaradoslav BA (Hons) Make-up & Hair Design 12

“Thanks for the laughs over this past month, freshers was long but it's been great kids ”

Ryan Waddon @ryan_waddon_art BA (Hons) Illustration #ucaillustration #ucafarnham #illustration #illustrationsociety #drinkanddraw #wecreate #bahonsillustration #promarker #sketching #drawings #drawing #doodles

“I’ve had so much fun running the Open Mic, Open Mind events with @soulflowsociety every month at UCA! It’s been brilliant to raise money for a different charity every month and awareness of issues and causes. And to also give people a chance to perform and share their work. My last one on Wednesday was so special. So much love ” Harry Evans @iamharryevans BA (Hons) Acting & Performance

We @miguelpangly and we’re very proud to have designed his lecture series poster. It was fantastic looking at his work again and learning about how he does it all. I NEEEED a copy of the Mister Black book!!!!! Constance Nash @connieconstancecontent BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Soon I will graduate from the @unicreativearts, I can’t believe how fast time is flying! I’ve gained so much knowledge and skill from my degree, and managed to get two amazing internships. Bring on the future

Eve Riel Jappy @everieljappy BA(Hons) Fashion Management & Marketing #professionalpractice #uca #fashiondegree #fmmuca #careergoals #careerdevelopment #timeisflying #finalprojects #futureplanning #fashionbusinessgraduate #fashionbusiness #fashionbuying

This week was my final major project hand-in I can’t describe how happy and proud I am! Maria Odara Fernandes @odarafernandess BA (Hons) Fashion

“ I’m Emily, the third member of the team running the yoga club this year. I’m a 3rd year Fashion Promotion & Imaging student and I started practicing yoga at UCA Epsom two years ago. I had never done yoga or meditation before and I encourage everyone to join as it is such an enjoyable experience :) can’t wait to get back into practice at UCA and keep making the club an amazing community” Emily Suiying @emilysuiying @ucasu BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion & Imaging

“I’ve never done cheerleading before. But... MY TEAM AND I WON!! 1st place in the Open Division (Complete Beginners)!! This is simply the icing on the cake for what has been a triumphant year! I’m made up! ” GO, HELLCATS!! Iona Gallagher BA (Hons) Business Innovation & Management (Top-Up) #ucahellcats #cheerleadingstunts

Art in the Community

Yinka Ilori © Yinka Ilori

UCA prides itself on fostering a creative community – one in which students can work collaboratively on internal and external projects, developing teamwork skills, creative problem-solving and helping to build a professional network. And one of our biggest collaborative opportunities in recent years has been the exciting Kings Hill project. A group of students, across subjects and study levels, came together with the Turner Contemporary gallery, and artist-in-residence Yinka Ilori, to take part in this public art initiative in Kent, and worked together to create public art for a new park which opened in the village. “Engaging our students in live projects is at the heart of what we do, and this project provides a unique opportunity for our students to expand their talents, insights and imaginations outside the walls of the university’s campuses and into the public spaces in Kings Hill,” said Terry Perk, UCA’s Assistant Vice Chancellor (Academic), at the announcement of the project. The students chosen to work on the project were Fine Art students Ellen Kydd, Vicki Saimi and Simone Swaine, Photography and Fashion Photography students George Mapston, Jasmine Pope and Xena Mounteney, Architecture and Design students LaurenLois Duah, Mihaela Yankova and Ingrid Ruan, Illustration and Animation students Kelly Ho and James Brickell, Graphic Design and Visual Communications students Ali Usurelu and Aishat Bello, and Jana Ogorodnik (Fashion Media and Promotion), Tania Hills (Printed Textiles for Fashion and Interiors) and Rael Koiv (Music Composition and Technology).

Together, the atelier of students worked with Yinka to develop and create the artwork – alongside members of the community who had been invited to take part - and document the year-long creative process. When Yinka was appointed as artist-inresidence, he said: “This is my first experience as an artist-in-residence, and its super exciting to be able to connect with new people and new ideas. I am looking forward to learning new things, understanding new cultures and ways of thinking.” Aishat said after one of the first community events: “Meeting Yinka Ilori was a dream come true. His optimistic and calm demeanour was inspiring to be around. I am looking forward to seeing the amount of joy that this art installation will bring to the public.” Ali Usurelu added: “The excitement of the day and the atmosphere was like a village fete, in this well-designed contemporary town. The sun came out as the team got to know each other and ate ice creams, familiarising ourselves with the site - the base for the partnership. It was nice to meet the local community, and to feel a part of something rooted in the Garden of England.” The work, which was supported by art consultancy FutureCity, development partners Liberty Property Trust and Kent County Council, culminated in the installation of the artwork at Kings Hill Garden Village’s New Park in Spring 2022.

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“ My time at UCA was transformative – I started the course very much still in a teenager’s mindset and graduated with a clearer focus and drive towards my creative career.” – Jasmine Haskell

Jasmine Haskell graduated in Design for Theatre and Screen at UCA Rochester in 2016 and is now a freelance set designer and puppet-maker.

My UCA story

“I always say UCA was one of my favourite periods of my life - final year being the highlight. It was the most intense but best time, I made lifelong friends and really understood what kind of designer I am as well as picking up so many skills. We were always encouraged to go as far as we could with our research and the whole development of the design process, which was my favourite part. The tutors were great at seeing what worked for us individually as students and designers and steered us in the right direction.” Aissata Ibrahima graduated in Fashion Design 2016, and now runs her own acclaimed sustainable fashion brand.

“I honestly loved my time at UCA. I felt like a name and not a number; my course leader, lecturers and tutors all took the time to get to know me and my year group. They knew each of our strengths and worked hard to get the very best out of us. I made friends for life who are as passionate about design as I am, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know them.”

“The reputation of the Film Production degree course was the main reason I picked UCA. I had a great three years and made several friends I’m still in touch with to this day. There’s nothing quite so satisfying as being around like-minded people and I certainly met lots of people I connected with on my course. That was probably the most rewarding aspect of my time on campus.”

Emily Kelly graduated in Graphic Communication (now Graphic Design) at UCA Farnham in 2016, and now works as a designer for Surrey Satellites Ltd.

Jamie Seal is an awardwinning documentary maker and graduated from UCA in 2003 with a degree in Film Production.

Running the show

A great many of our filmmaking graduates go on to enjoy full and busy careers behind the camera, from location scouting and costuming, to editing and supervising scripts for continuity. Hollywood dreams do come true – and if you needed proof, just ask 2010 graduate Craig Luck.

Read more student stories at uca.ac.uk/blogs

Tom Hanks, and it’s because he’s genuine and extremely talented at what he does. His decision to say ‘Yes’ to us changed my life more than he’ll ever know.

While Craig was studying at UCA, he wrote a script for a then short film, which garnered some interest within the industry. But while prospects for the film simmered under the surface, Craig got on with his career, working behind the scenes on Kenneth Branagh’s reimagining of Cinderella, cult series Sense8 and Marvel origin story Doctor Strange.

“I came up with the concept through my frustration of depressing, dark and downbeat films I was watching at the time. I love the post-apocalyptic landscape as a backdrop and writing a story within that world that was sweet, charming, and upbeat felt like a challenge worthy of trying,” he said. “At the same time, the family dog of 15 years had to be euthanised and so all those elements were put into a melting pot and out came this story almost fully baked.

Then he got the call. The script was sold, with director Miguel Sapochnik, and none other than Tom Hanks in the titular role. In 2021, FINCH was premiered on streaming service Apple TV+.

“Seeing this small project grow into what it is today is surreal. I find it increasingly difficult to say ‘a dream come true’ because the reality is, it was beyond a dream at the time,” he added.

“I wrote FINCH with no-one in mind, certainly not Tom Hanks - pie in the sky!” said Craig, “Working with Tom on FINCH though was everything you could possibly want it to be. There’s a good reason why everyone loves

With FINCH now streaming, Craig is working on new projects, including a film called Interloper, which is still in development.

Looking back at his time at UCA, which Craig called an emotional rollercoaster that granted him lifelong friendships, Craig said his main takeaway was the ability to listen, but also to stick to your own dreams. “If you don’t build your own dreams someone else will hire you to help build theirs,” he said. “Don’t ever give up. It’s too easy to throw in the towel and call it a day. Failure is a part of success. For every 3,000 ‘no thanks’ you get, there will be a single ‘yes, please’. And sometimes that single ‘yes’ is all it’ll take — even if it does take 12 years to get it.” You can stream FINCH on Apple TV+ now.

Living at UCA Moving away from home is a big moment. Wherever you’re staying while you study – campus halls of residence or privately rented flats, houses or lodgings – you’re about to have your first taste of independence in a diverse and tight-knit creative community, and we want to make sure you feel settled and happy. Here’s what you need to know about accommodation at UCA. 1. We offer an accommodation guarantee If you’re a first-year student on a higher education course and you apply before the January UCAS deadline, we guarantee that we’ll find you a place to stay in your first year – either in our halls or in other rented accommodation. 2. Our accommodation team is here to help Each campus has a team of staff who can help you with your accommodation needs. They’ll provide you with all the information you need and be on hand to help with any issues, from maintenance and emergencies to complaints and organising residents’ committees. 3. It’s best to apply for your halls place early We have a range of halls accommodation on offer – including new buildings at UCA Epsom and UCA Farnham – and offer rooms to as many new full-time students who want to live in halls as we can.

If you’ve firmly accepted an offer from us, you can apply for UCA halls accommodation through the Applicant Portal. Don’t wait for your exam results to come through first – applying ASAP will give you the best chance of getting the accommodation you want. We prioritise applications based on need. Students who have a disability, new international students, and those who live furthest from campus will have priority for places in halls. 4. It’s worth considering a private rental If you don’t want to live in halls, or aren’t offered a room there, you can rent privately. Our accommodation team works with a network of agents and landlords near each of our campuses, and we’ll find you a homely and safe place to stay. Private rentals are a great option if you want to live with a smaller group of people, or are looking for a little more independence. This accommodation is often slightly separate from the campus and more in the heart of town life, which may suit you better. “We’re here to make sure everyone looking for a place finds one, and will be on hand to help with information and advice.” says Hayley Rowe, Accommodation Officer at UCA Farnham. For more information or to learn about our accommodation guarantee, visit: uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/accommodation/

Our facilities and resources

While studying with us, you’ll have access to our knowledgeable technicians and all the technology you need to complete your work. You’ll find workshops and resources dedicated to your course, but you’ll also be able to explore and experiment beyond these, with access to the full range of workshops and resources across your campus. All of our campuses have extensive studio spaces, with Macs and PCs running the latest industry-standard software, as well as an art shop stocked with a wide range of supplies at student-friendly prices.

Each campus also has an Equipment Hire department, where you’ll find an impressive selection of kit, including video and stills cameras, lighting and sound recording tools, projectors and much more. Our highly skilled technicians and tutors are on hand for support and can show you how to use any of the equipment. You’ll also have access to specialist equipment relating to the courses that are taught at your campus, such as photography studios and darkrooms, 3D printing and laser-cutting facilities.

Canterbury – Large, accessible machine workshop equipped with a mixture of hand tools and machinery including CNC routing and milling machine

– Printmaking studios for screen-printing,

– Digital fabrication lab where you can use

– Colour and black and white darkrooms for

laser cutters and 3D printers

– Print bureau with multiple options on

finishing and papers, offering self-service and bespoke printing to professional standards

– Sculpture studios equipped with resins,

kilns and facilities for moulding, casting, welding and plasma cutting

litho, offset, lino cutting, and etching

– Three fully-equipped digital media suites

with Macs and PCs running the latest software

developing film, cyanotype and the use of industry-standard film processors

– A photographic studio, where you will be

able to book photoshoots and document your portfolio of work

– An animation suite with specialist software,

high-end drawing tablets and scanners.

– Painting studio, where you will learn to

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Epsom – A range of flexible teaching and learning environments with video conferencing and interactive AV resources – IT environments configured for arts,

technology and business study

– A 250-seater auditorium with

conference-standard facilities

– Digital print studio with large and

small format printing, bookbinding, guillotine, perfect binding, vinyl cutting and dry mounting

– A Gerber suite, a unique Computer-

Aided Manufacturing (CAM) facility for fashion including the latest 3D Gerber Accumark software

– A dedicated makeup and hair space – Design, pattern and sewing production

studios

– State-of-the-art fashion textiles digital

printing resources and traditional silkscreen printing

– Dedicated area for large-format

printing and hi-spec scanners

– Digital and traditional looms for woven

textiles and associated dye facilities

– Screen-print studio for traditional

printing

– Facilities for traditional oil-based print

including intaglio, relief and hot metal letterpress equipment

– Sound studio with fully equipped sound

booth

– Woodwork and plaster studios – Five fully equipped photographic

studios

– Laser cutter and 3D printing facilities.

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Farnham – Multiple film soundstages with industry-

standard lighting facilities

– Animation studios with Mac workstations,

lightboxes, Wacom Cintiq tablets, line testers and hi-speed batch scanners

– Animation rostrum rooms set up to capture

stop-frame animation on DragonFrame

– Dedicated games art IT studios with

specialist hardware and software

– VR and game testing areas – Colour and black and white darkrooms – Photography studios with an infinity table – FAB LAB, a digital fabrication service with

laser cutters and 3D printing facilities, offering a host of computer aided design and creation opportunities

– Digital print bureau providing a professional

print and finishing service using an extensive range of materials, paper types, sizes, finishes and binding options

– 250 seat lecture and film screening theatre

with 4K digital projection and online streaming capabilities

– Painting and sculpture studios – Equipment to support hand and mechanical

processes for working ceramic, glass, wood, metal, plastics and jewellery

– A foundry for casting bronze and aluminium – Newly established jewellery workshop with

36 jewellers’ cut out workstations and video recording demonstration bench

– Digital and traditional looms for woven

textiles, and associated dye facilities

– Dedicated performance and rehearsal

spaces

– Traditional printmaking workshop including

equipment for intaglio, relief, screen printing and letterpress

– Three-camera digital television studio,

networked to our broadcast newsroom and using industry-leading autocue software.

– Film & Media Centre featuring a live

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Supporting you at UCA

Coming to university is exciting. But it can be a bit daunting, too. We know you might need some support to get the most out of your university experience. And whether that’s with learning, getting around, your finances or your wellbeing, we’re on hand to help. Student services Our student services teams, based in the libraries at each of our campuses, can provide information and advice on all aspects of your academic and personal life – from help with your research, language or study skills to confidential academic and personal support. They also offer careers guidance, as well as specialist support for care leavers, students in care and young carers. Disabilities and Specific Learning Differences If you have a Disability or Specific Learning Difference, we have a dedicated team on hand to provide any support you may need to excel. For general help settling into your new surroundings, you might want to sign up to our buddy scheme, or find out about relaxed welcome and orientation days.

Or for tailored support, you can speak to our learning support managers, dyslexia advisers, inclusion mentors and communications support workers, such as Teachers of the Deaf. The team can also help with physical access, in-studio assistance, financial advice and any support you might need to attend on-campus events. Mental health and wellbeing The University has several support options for anyone facing emotional or mental health issues. Our face-to-face and online counselling services are open to anyone who feels they need them, and as a UCA student you’ll also have access to our confidential TogetherAll online support service and the UCA MyWellbeing app. Find out more If you’d like to find out more about any of these services, please visit: uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/student-services/

Study abroad

Broaden your horizons If you’re looking to spread your wings beyond your new university surroundings, our study abroad programme could be for you.

Study abroad destinations We know what you’re thinking – where could I go? Here are just a few of the places our students have chosen to study abroad:

Through UCA’s links with partner institutions worldwide, you’ll have the option to spend part of your second year at an overseas university, continuing your course in another inspiring location.

– University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

If you’re on a craft course, you might even choose to extend your degree by a year in order to spend a full international year overseas.

– Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand

Studying and working abroad can be lifechanging – you’ll experience new places, people, cultures and possibilities, not to mention developing your foreign language skills. And all this will pay off even more when you graduate with a strong and varied CV.

– IED Barcelona, Spain

– Dankook University, Yongin and Cheonan,

South Korea

– Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA),

Milan, Italy

– Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade

de Lisboa, Portugal

– ESDI Barcelona, Spain – Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

(UIC), Spain

– Massachusetts College of Art and Design,

United States

– LIM College, New York, United States – Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New

York, United States

– Maryland Institute College of Art, United

States.

Next steps We really hope you’ve got all the information you need and are feeling excited about starting the next stage of your journey with us at UCA. If you’d like to apply to become a student here, there are a few things you need to do. So we’ve put together this checklist of tasks for you to tick off as you go.

Create a portfolio Depending on your course, you may need to create a portfolio of your work. Here are some tips (see page 31 for more): □ Include ten to 15 pieces of work, neatly presented. □ Put your show-stopping pieces at the beginning, to grab the attention of the tutor. □ Keep any clips of audio or moving image work to under two minutes long.

Applying □ For full time undergraduate

courses, fill out an application form via ucas.com (deadline 25 January). The institution name is UCA, the institution code is C93, and campus codes are C, E, F and M (for Maidstone TV Studios).

OR □ For Further Education or parttime undergraduate courses, fill out an application form directly with us using the ‘Apply now’ link on the course pages at uca.ac.uk

□ Document your ideas in a sketchbook – this will show us how you think and approach projects. □ Find examples of your research that show how you have developed your ideas, and put them in a presentable and wellorganised format. □ Show us your creative journey – let your personality shine through, and tell us what or who inspires you.

Come to your applicant day Your application □ Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive an email from us with your username and password for the UCA Applicant Portal.

□ You may be invited to an interview/audition, where you’ll learn more about your course and meet the tutors.

Read your offer email carefully □ If your application is successful, you’ll receive an offer email from us that explains the full terms and conditions of your offer. You can also find details of your offer in your UCA Applicant Portal.

Apply for a student loan □ To apply, visit: gov.uk/student-finance

Confirm your accommodation Accept your offer □ For UCAS applications, accept by logging into UCAS Track. OR □ For direct applications, accept using the task in your Applicant Portal

For halls or local accommodation, make sure you’ve: □ Made your advance payment. □ Confirmed your moving in date.

International students: □ Pay your tuition fee deposit. □ Receive your CAS number. □ Use your CAS number to apply for a visa.

Take your place at UCA □ Settle into your accommodation. □ Enrol on your course.

Apply for accommodation

□ Meet your new friends. □ Enjoy your creative journey!

□ As soon as you can apply for accommodation, we’ll contact you to let you know. This is usually in March for courses starting in September.

Portfolio advice

At UCA, we’re know you’re about more than just grades. To us, exams are only part of the picture – your creativity and what you can do are just as important. Which is why, when you apply to most of our courses, we ask to see a portfolio or invite you to an audition. Your portfolio is a collection of your best work; you might want to show us sketches and paintings, digital art and design, photography, fabric swatches or patterns, sound work, musical compositions, short films, or even essays and creative writing.

At our Applicant Days (or in an online interview if you submitted your portfolio digitally), we’ll get the opportunity to meet you and learn more about you as a person. They usually take place between December and March, and are a fun, informal next step in the application process. We want to see what inspires you, what you create and what makes you unique. And if your course doesn’t ask for a portfolio but you still want to show us your work, we’d love to see it anyway.

Portfolio tips

1. Share your thoughts We’d like to know how you approach your work – what inspires you, how you come up with ideas, how you research them and what plans you put in place to make them a reality. A sketchbook (physical or digital) is a good way to do this. 2. Take us on a journey Show us your work’s journey from start to finish. Include drafts, unfinished products, edits. If you feel a particular project shows off your strengths, then put it in – even if it didn’t work out how you expected. Remember that we’ll want you to talk us through your portfolio at your Applicant Day or interview, so prepare some notes, too. 3. Put your best work front and centre Don’t save your show-stopper for the last page – get your favourite pieces in early. We want to be wowed by you! We’d also like you to put your work into some kind of order – perhaps arrange it chronologically, or by theme.

4. Keep it tidy A professional-looking portfolio will help you make a positive impression. Include about ten to 15 pieces of work and, if you’re compiling a physical portfolio, mount each piece on white or off-white board, and keep your portfolio either entirely portrait, or entirely landscape (it’s best not to mix). If you include any audio or video in your portfolio, it should be under two minutes long. 5. Prepare to get digital If you can’t come to an Applicant Day, you can upload your portfolio to your Applicant Portal. Once we’ve received your application, we’ll let you know about next steps. 6. Steal the show For some courses, we’ll invite you to an audition, where you’ll be asked to perform a monologue. It’s best to pick the text you feel most comfortable with, as you’ll need to memorise it and be prepared to perform it in more than one way. More questions about your portfolio or audition? Visit uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/ applying-to-uca/portfolio-advice or drop in to a portfolio advice session at one of our Open Days.

Funding your studies Going to university is big investment in your future, and you’ll need to consider how you will fund it. We’re here to help you through the process.

The website gov.uk/student-finance will help give an idea of how much you could borrow and what your future repayments might look like.

Tuition fees: what to expect Your main outlay will be your tuition fees – if you’re an undergraduate student, you’ll be asked to pay an annual fee, or if you’re over 19 years old and have a full Level 3 qualification, there’s a one-off fee for predegree and foundation courses.

What will it cost? Although 2023 figures hadn’t been released at the time we went to print, the 2022-2023 (undergraduate degree) figures in the tables opposite will give you a rough idea of what to expect.

For almost all UK undergraduate students, the Student Loans Company (SLC) will lend you the money for your fees, so you don’t have to pay up-front. There are two types of loans: – Tuition fee loans are not means-tested,

and all UK students can apply to cover the full cost of tuition.

– Maintenance loans are designed to help

you with living costs, like accommodation, food, supplies and travel. These are means-tested, with the amount you borrow based on where you live.

You’ll only start to repay your loan to the SLC when you start earning more than £27,295 a year. This works similarly to how you pay tax – repayments are taken out of your earnings before you receive your net pay, and the more you earn, the more you repay.

For the latest information about our fees, visit uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/fees-finance Additional costs There will be other expenses to consider on top of your tuition fees, such as the cost of mandatory trips and exhibitions and materials. We’ll tell you as much as we can about these when we offer you a place. When you’re planning your finances, remember to consider other outlays, such as accommodation, groceries and food, utility bills, equipment and art materials.

Undergraduate fees in 2022-2023 w

UK students

BA/BSc/BMus (Hons) Degree

£9,250 (per year)

*You will not have to pay fees if you are aged between 19 and 23 on the 31 August immediately preceding the start of the pre-degree course, and will be studying for your first full Level 3 qualification. If you study on our Access to HE Diploma course and are required to pay fees, you will be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost. If you progress on to an undergraduate degree at the end of the course, you will not have to repay this loan.

Entry requirements When looking at whether to offer you a place on one of our courses, we’ll consider your academic credentials alongside the creative talent shown in your portfolio. You can learn more about how to put a portfolio together on page 33. Here’s a breakdown of the usual academic requirements for each of our courses. Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design (one year) You don’t need any formal qualifications for this course – we offer places based on how well your interview went and the ability and commitment that you’ve shown in your portfolio or body of work. Integrated Foundation Year of a BA/BSc (Hons) degree: – A-level results adding up to 64 UCAS tariff points – Or a Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation

Studies (Level 3 or 4) with a Pass

– Or a BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC

National Extended Diploma with Merit | Pass | Pass

– Or a UAL Extended Diploma with a Pass – Or a combination of accepted Level 3

qualifications adding up to 64 UCAS tariff points – Or an IB (International Baccalaureate) with a score of 24 or above

And: – Four GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/or A*

to C, including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2)

BA (Hons) Architecture – A-level results adding up to a minimum of

128 UCAS tariff points

– Or 128 UCAS points from an Access

to Higher Education Diploma in an appropriate subject

– Or a Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation

Studies (Level 3 or 4) with a Merit

– Or a BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC

National Extended Diploma with Distinction | Distinction | Merit

– Or a UAL Extended Diploma with a Merit – Or a combination of accepted Level 3

qualifications adding up to 128 UCAS points

– Or an IB (International Baccalaureate) with

a score of 29-32 (at least 16 IB points at Higher Level)

And: – Five GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/

or A* to C, including maths and English or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2

BA (Hons) Business Innovation & Management (Top Up) – 240 credits from a relevant degree (120

credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5), with a minimum of 55% overall

– Or a Foundation Degree in a relevant

subject

– Or a Higher National Diploma in a relevant

subject

Other BA/BSc (Hons) degrees

BSc (Hons) Games Technology

– A-level results adding up to 112 UCAS tariff

– Applicants will need five GCSE passes

points

– Or a Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation

Studies (Level 3 or 4) with a Pass

– Or a BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC

National Extended Diploma with Distinction | Merit | Merit

– Or a UAL Extended Diploma with a Merit – Or an Access to Higher Education Diploma – Or a combination of accepted Level 3

qualifications adding up to 112 UCAS tariff points

– Or an IB (International Baccalaureate) with

a score of 27–30 (at least 15 IB points at Higher Level)

And: – Four GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/or A*

to C, including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2)

Some of our courses have additional subjectspecific requirements as follows: BMus (Hons) Composition for Screen – Applicants will need an A-level in music

or music technology, or Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM, LCMM, Trinity College, Rockschool or others recognised by Ofqual)

at grade 9 to 4 and/or A* to C, including English language, maths (grade B/6) and science or physics (grade B/6)

International students International students can view typical entry requirements by country on our website. If your first language is not English, you will be required to provide evidence of your English language ability – usually a total score of 6.0 on the IELTS for UKVI Academic or IELTS Academic tests, with no less than 5.5 in any component. More information on our English language entry requirements and other evidence we can accept is available at: uca.ac.uk Other qualifications We can consider other relevant and equivalent UK/EU/international qualifications on an individual basis. Sometimes, we make offers with lower entry requirements to students who have faced difficulties that have affected their performance, and who were expected to achieve higher results.

Come to an Open Day Coming to an Open Day - whether virtually or in person - is a great way to find out more about UCA, the courses we offer, and whether this is the right place for you. Whether you visit us in person or attend our online events, you’ll get a feel for life in our creative community and a taste of how our courses can help you turn your passions into an exciting and impactful career. In-person Open Days If you decide to come to an in-person open day, you’ll need to book a place on our website. It’s easy and free to do, and you’ll be able to register for any talks you’d like to go along to at the same time – from coursespecific presentations to more general ones about life at UCA, putting a portfolio together and funding your studies. There will also be campus and accommodation tours, and a subject exhibition where you can meet lecturers and chat to our student ambassadors about what life here is really like. To browse Open Day dates and book your place, visit uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/opendays Chat to a student: uca.ac.uk/chat Explore our online talks: uca.ac.uk/events/future-students UCA Open Days 2021/22

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