Programme summary for FdA (Foundation Degree) Three D (3D) Design
About the programme
Students will study a range of techniques and general principles to equip them with the knowledge and awareness to pursue a range of career opportunities where the design and manufacture of 3d artefacts is an essential skill. The programme is offered as a collaborative partnership with Barking and Dagenham College and successful completion of the programme offers an opportunity to enter the final year of the BA Product Design Futures degrees at UEL.
In general the Foundation degree will also open the door to advanced entry to other degrees of a similar nature.
Programme structure
The Foundation Degree is full time programme which may be completed in two years. Formal lectures and studio work are scheduled over 18 hours during each teaching week but students are expected to supplement this with up to another 18 hours of private study/research and assignment preparation per week.
The programme incorporates three modules from the UEL Skills Curriculum to effectively prepare students to progress to the degree programme at UEL.
Career opportunities
Education in the area of 3D design opens up a wide range of career prospects in various fields such as Product Design, Furniture Design, Architecture and many other related disciplines. Design skills are highly transferable and you will become equipped with an understanding and process of how to research and solve problems, to innovate and manage design issues.
Support
All students are able to access all the support facilities available As well as tutorial support from those teaching you Barking and Dagenham College has a library with full learning support facilities. There are design studios and model making workshops with tutor and technical help, computing facilities and up to date software provision.
Additionally for those students who may experience various personal difficulties, there are learning support advisors, counselling and medical help and a personal tutoring system.
Admission
There are a number of acceptable entry qualifications for the Foundation Degree but generally, applicants would be expected to be a minimum of 18 years of age and have an educational attainment equivalent to 120 UCAS tariff points at A2, i.e. at least two A levels (grade D), one of which should be a design based subject, a pass at National Diploma or DD in a relevant AVCE.
Other qualifications include GNVQ, BTEC NC or ND etc.
Mature applicants and those applying after a career break wishing to update their qualifications may apply for Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) under the University of East London AEL Policy.
All applicants are expected to be able to provide a design work portfolio.
Before acceptance on the programme applicants will be required to attend an interview and will be asked to bring a portfolio showing current work as evidence of engagement in the subject of 3D Design and an appropriate skills base
Key facts
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