Art and design degrees in West Midlands

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University College Birmingham

1 art-and-design courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 68th
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Best experiences are working within the kitchens amongst other culinary driven peers. The student support is good too. Things that could be better are the resources provided for culinary students as it seems to be a reoccurring issue where the isn’t enough produce to make a dish and this can be understandable at times however in order to work to the best possible ability we need the best resources and quantity too.

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University of Wolverhampton

11 art-and-design courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 72nd
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WUSCA ranking: 34th
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The University offers state of the art facilities and faculty and striving hard to let the student have great experience of university life. I would request to collaborate with industries and help international student gain internships and part time work experience current career space is not that collaborative with industries or one on one with students effectively. Rest a great learning experience highly recommended.

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Animation - BA (Hons)
clock icon 6 years part time
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Year 1
  • Animation Essentials
  • Drawing Strategies
  • Film Language and Direction
  • Ideas Development
  • Introduction to Character Animation
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Fine Art - BA (Hons)
clock icon 3 years full time
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Year 1
  • Experimentation and Dialogues
  • Media and Methods
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Coventry University

6 art-and-design courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 32nd
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WUSCA ranking: 28th
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From my perspective of being a student at coventry university id like to say how good the physical location and quality of all the facilites are. the design, layout, and ease of access for botth the engineering building and the library are excillent, student life here is great too, i currently live in a rental-based accommodation with 4 people, and it works quite well. Personally I couldnt fault the university with anything as I believe it is perfectly equipped to fullfil all its students needs.

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Interior Architecture and Design - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 57-112 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
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Year 1
  • Add+vantage
  • Form and Colour for Interior Architecture and Design
  • Interior Architecture and Design Exploration
  • Making for Interior Architecture and Design
  • Professional Development
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Graphic Design - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Add+ Vantage
  • Narrative and Time 1: Design Expression
  • Personal Development Planning 1: Design Reflection
  • Strategy and Direction 1: Design Promotion
  • Systems and Information 1: Design Function
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University of Worcester

15 art-and-design courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 39th
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WUSCA ranking: 62th
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I attended this university for my undergraduate degree over a decade ago, and I cherished my experience then just as much as I do now. Currently, I find myself in a different phase of life as a mature student with a young family. Nevertheless, I believe that the student experience and facilities continue to meet my needs, even as they differ from those I had during my undergraduate studies. Across all campuses, the staff are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The environment is clean and well-maintained, fostering a strong sense of pride among both students and staff. Overall, the university feels safe and inclusive. I wouldn't say there is a worst aspect of my university experience, as I feel it meets my expectations at this stage in my career and life.

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Animation and Graphic Design - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Animation Practices
  • Concept Art Practices
  • Creative Digital Imaging and Typography
  • Design: Skills and Theory
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Birmingham City University

10 art-and-design courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 52nd
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WUSCA ranking: 78th
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The best parts of uni experience is it has got very good facilities like the library, own careers office, lecture theatre, the court room and much more, the worst part is that the lecture classes can sometimes drag, but just make sure you had a good night sleep especially if it is the morning one and always stay focused

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Fine Art - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Collaborative Project
  • Context, Methods and Making
  • Establishing Practice
  • Themes and Concepts in Art
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Horology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Horology
  • Production Techniques
  • Specialist Horological Skills
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Arden University

1 art-and-design courses WEST MIDLANDS
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I gained an MSc. with Arden University. The below first statement assume to be the worst experience, but it is also blessing in disguise. There is a saying that ''All work no play makes jack a dull boy'' The university does not have it's own garden or field, but there are numerous accessible fields, parks, garden, museums around including the prestigious Tower of London Royal Palace. Historic royal palaces, with great pictures and artifacts to behold. London Bridge and many more, just across the Tower Hill Campus. Same as other Arden University Campuses. Though they specifically choose best location for their campuses. Best Uni experience. The University learning model is excellent. self pace learning support, the Virtual Learning Environment VLE is pact with great both personal and customer support, easy to access and progress. The submission process, the assignments and exams support are straightforward when you get to understand how to navigate around the VLE. You just want to learn and gain more knowledge with Arden University.

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BA (Hons) Graphic Design
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Level 4
  • Design History and Critical Thinking
  • Design Vocabulary
  • Design and Layout
  • Digital Creative Skills
  • Illustration and Animation
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University of Staffordshire

23 art-and-design courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 31st
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WUSCA ranking: 74th
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The University of Staffordshire has a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. The lecturers are passionate and always willing to help, and the campus has a real community feel where you never feel like “just another student.” The facilities are modern, and the hands-on teaching style makes you feel prepared for real-world work. There’s also a great balance between academic support and social life, which really helps you settle in and enjoy the experience. And how could it be improved? Communication between departments could sometimes be smoother, especially around deadlines or timetable changes. More study spaces during peak times would also be helpful. And while the support services are great, extending their availability during exam periods would make a big difference.

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Graphic Design - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Design Thinking
  • Typography
  • Visual Exploration 1
  • Visual Exploration 2
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Fine Art - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Exhibiting and Curating in Fine Art
  • Fine Art Studio Practice Introduction
  • Studio Practice and Context 1
  • Understanding and Researching Contemporary Art
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University of Birmingham

5 art-and-design courses WEST MIDLANDS
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I really like the faculty and the facilities that are given to international students. I appreciate the help with the funding and even the numerous online open weeks where they explained about the wonderful opportunities that are given to students and how we can make best use of the exposure given to us.

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Liberal Arts - BA (Hons)
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History of Art - BA (Hons)
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  • Debates and Methods in the History of Art
  • Historical Concepts in the History of Art
  • Object and Medium 1: Paintings, Drawings, Prints, Sculptures
  • Object and Medium 2: Photography, Film, Performance and Installation
  • Writing Art's Histories I: From Antiquity to Enlightenment
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Warwickshire College and University Centre

8 art-and-design courses
star rating 4.0
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WEST MIDLANDS
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Games Art (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)
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Games Art - BA (Hons)
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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

3 art-and-design courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
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It has amazing facilities for recording and rehearsing and is open all year round through summer and holidays if you want to work on anything for yourself or for the courses. It has two studios, lots of mac suites with access to logic pro and production software. It has an amazing community of people and everyone gets along with everyone including the staff who are great to talk to. Staff all have a wide range of experience in the music industry and can give valuable advice and support with your studies and futures outside of ACM. They help with opportunities and live performances and are always happy to help with mental health and well being if you are struggling with their wellbeing team!

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