Creative Arts with Art & Design Foundation Degree

Teaching on the course is delivered through a variety of methods, including: practical workshops, media and material demonstrations, visits to local and national events and working with successful practitioners from the creative industries.

Throughout the course you will be encouraged to work independently alongside your timetabled sessions. Working independently helps you to develop self-reliance, preparing you to succeed in your own art and design practice.

Your own art and design practice will be enhanced through the development of both individual and live project briefs where client defined outcomes and time scales mimic professional practice.

Internal and visiting practitioners will lead a number of practical workshops as part of a master class programme.

Tutorial time will be embedded into the practical workshop and personal tutorials and are designed to support your progression and ensure that the knowledge learnt is put into context.

Your teaching will include tutor-student-led sessions, with discussions, activities, group-work, seminars, and one-to-one tutorial opportunities. You will be in an enriching and immersive learning environment, which will enhance your development as a critical thinker.

One of the key strengths of our teaching at the University Centre is not only the amount of time we dedicate to supporting you as an individual student, but also that your tutors are practitioners with current industry experience. One-to-one tutorials with your tutor are important as they allow you to raise any particular issues you may be facing. Your tutor will be as supportive as possible in helping you work through these issues.

Lecturer Profiles

Course Leader: Carolyn Bowe, BA (Hons), PGCE, is an established Graphic Designer and Illustrator who divides her time between her design consultancy service and teaching. She has worked for international clients such as Rotary International, Channel 4, and the NHS, alongside many local organisations. With a specific interest in the digital application of art and design her current research focusses on augmenting traditional artworks with digital experiences. Currently completing work on her own MA, she has extensive professional experience with animation, ecommerce website design and the commercial application of design and merchandising. 

Lecturer: Yve Houghton, BA (Hons), PGCE, MA, has had an extensive career in design management, and has been running her own textile design consultancy for many years. Commissions over the years have included international blue-chip companies, hotel chains, banks, car manufacturers and organisations such as the International Wool Secretariat. She has collaborated with prominent designers and artists including Jeff Banks, Peter Howson, Michael Sodeau and Paolo Gucci. Yve also holds a post as senior lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton.