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Bullers Wood School Foundation Diploma

Bullers Wood School Foundation Diploma. 2013. our creative tradition: . developing highly employable students our powerful links with industry offering excellent teaching by creative practitioners training students in the latest available technology having a strong sense of community .

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Bullers Wood School Foundation Diploma

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  1. Bullers Wood School Foundation Diploma 2013

  2. our creative tradition: • developing highly employable students • our powerful links with industry • offering excellent teaching by creative practitioners • training students in the latest available technology • having a strong sense of community

  3. Ofsted (2012) Ravensbourne: • ‘Ravensbourne has a bold and ambitious vision to champion the creative exploitation of digital technologies in design and media’ • ‘Ravensbourne has excellent and extensive links locally and regionally with employers, industry, local schools and the community, which benefit students, the institution and the local community. For students, the links provide valuable opportunities for live projects, work experience, progression into higher education and employment’

  4. why study for a foundation diploma • understanding of creative subjects • preparation for higher education (HE) • improved confidence and higher HE retention • no fees… (subject to age and status)

  5. why study to work in the creative industries: • ‘The UK design industry has grown since 2005, despite the recession. There are 232,000 designers, 29% more than in 2005 and earnings have increased by 3.4bn’The Design Council. • ’50% of new jobs in the UK economy in 15 years time will be in the creative sector’Christopher Frayling, quoting the UK treasury on ‘Start the week’ Radio 4

  6. foundation diploma in art & design • design and media – 250 students • mediaproduction – 50 students • fashion and textiles – 50 students

  7. exploratory stage – all courses • studio projects – 3 to 4 days • self directed study – 1 to 2 days • ucas application process commences

  8. design & media • introductory projects: • 3DD • graphics • fashion and textiles • lens based media • design principles • life drawing and academic writing

  9. media production • introductory projects: • photography • sound design • tv/film • animation • life drawing and academic writing

  10. fashion and textiles • introductory project: • fashion design • textile design • fashion, lifestyle products • fashion styling and photography • fashion promotion • life drawing and academic writing

  11. self directed study & written studies • educational visits – London and the EU • contextual studies – exhibition reviews, • own practice and essay/written work • learning journals • independent learner – preparation for HE

  12. pathway stage

  13. pathway stage all diploma’s • pathway projects – 3 days a week • contextual studies essay – evenings • 2000 word essay • self directed study – 2 days a week • ucas portfolio preparation

  14. three dimensional design (3dd) • interior design • architecture • products/interaction • set design • furniture

  15. graphic design • graphic design • motion graphics • promotion/advertising • packaging • illustration • web based media

  16. fashion & textiles (merged) • fashion design • textile design • fashion photography • fashion lifestyle and products • fashion styling - marketing - promotion

  17. lens based media and media production • animation • photography • broadcasting • digital film • sound design

  18. confirmatory stage • final major project • project proposal • external assessment • final Ravensbourne institutional exhibition

  19. progression to HE • portfolio development • research • development of ideas • outcomes • sketchbook • presentation/critiques • HE internal progression activities

  20. progression from foundation diploma’s • 2011/12 academic year Ravensbourne foundation diploma students (all pathways) application/offers to higher education results: • 90 per cent of foundation diploma students were offered 4 or more higher education places (through UACS) of which: • 80 per cent were offered 5 places (maximum number of offers) • 10 per cent were offered 4 places

  21. why study at Ravensbourne • specialist higher education institution • one site • library • careers • student services and the 16 -19 bursary (formally (formally EMA means tested additional support) • registry • tutors and studios • high retention

  22. why study at Ravensbourne

  23. how to apply and fee’s • apply directly to Ravensbourne • post or email • march 31st deadline (full time – FE) • fee’s - home/EU (only) by age from 01.09.13 • 18 or under - no fees (£140 enrolment fee) • 19 to 23 - £1,500 (no loans available)

  24. entry requirements - interview • one to one with tutor and current student • discuss their own work • discuss work of others • exhibitions attended

  25. thank you – any questions? james.ward@ rave.ac.uk

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