Art & Design

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Based in a building central to the design heritagee of our home town, the University of Bedfordshire's Art and Design department gives you dedicated studio spaces that inspire you to develop unique approaches to your creative work. It is a place to take creative risks, play with concepts, materials and processes, that help define your practice and ability to enter the creative industries, work with others or be self employed as a designer, maker and artist running your own studio. Under the guidance of an innovative, internationally recognised academic team.

Careers

We pride ourselves on running inspiring and engaging courses which develop creative thinking as a key to the world of work. Courses are designed with employability in mind: real-world projects, professional practice and work placements provide you with an excellent foundation for your future career. We also have strong creative partnerships with local commerce and London-based art and design organisations.

Q&A

Dr Carlota Larrea

Head of the School of Arts and Creative Industries

What makes Bedfordshire’s courses different to those at other universities?

The Art and Design department is dedicated to providing an art school experience where creatives can explore and experiment with their subject as well as developing skills for the future. Our focus is on learning through making; exploring ideas, materials and processes; finding solutions; and posing questions. We are committed, gracious and supportive. In a world of individualised digital experiences, we believe the physical experience of studying a creative subject alongside others in a dedicated studio environment is the best way to find your way.

Did you know?

Studying in the The Art and Design department will give you personal access to a broad creative community, including our team of successful practitioners and academics who regularly publish, design and exhibit nationally and internationally, in art, design and the creative industries.

Courses

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Research Degrees in the Research Institute for Media, Arts & Performance (RIMAP) MA/MPhil/PhD Secondary Art & Design PGCE 119

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For more information on any of the courses, visit: beds.ac.uk/pg-study For up-to-date information on part-time study options, see: beds.ac.uk/part-time

Key facts

 October, February  Alexon building, Luton campus  1 year full-time (options available: part-time day)  UK/EU/International students  Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.

As a graduate from an art and design discipline, you will find that this course balances the practical – exploring and developing your own art and design work – with a strong culture of research. You develop essential career management skills, together with specialist skills chosen from: advertising design; animation; graphic design; fashion; fine art; illustration; interior design or interior architecture; photography; motion graphics and interactive design.

Key features

• Study with staff who are established tutors and practitioners in your chosen field and who place emphasis on your personal creative development • Benefit from access to a lively, creative studio space and excellent facilities including print making; technical and digital media such as image-processing software, moving-image software, high-definition video equipment and high-quality photo equipment; screen-printing; and materials workshops

Career opportunities

The course will equip you with the skills required to enable you to establish your creative practice at a professional level, working as an independent artist or designer. Enter into art and design small and large enterprises including: museums; galleries; advertising and design agencies.

Areas of study may include:

• Art and Design major project • Contemporary issues: art and design • Historical contexts: art and design • Studio and professional practice

To find out more, contact: Dr Janet Emmanuel t: +44 (0)1582 489361 e: janet.emmanuel@beds.ac.uk

BETH HOLDEN

Art & Design MA

“The facilities at Alexon can’t be faulted. I would also recommend the University because of the amazing opportunities it has to offer outside of your course such as travelling, career and job opportunities, workshops in new technologies and the chance to experience and engage in other areas of study.”