Creative Artistic Practices - FdA
University of Suffolk
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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Duration

2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

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Full Time

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SEP-26

Duration

2 Years

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This dynamic course is designed to meet the needs of the artistic and creative industries, and includes a range of practical skills, theoretical knowledge, key transferrable skills and attributes required to forge a successful career in this varied sector. You will have opportunities to engage with and explore a range of different approaches to, and uses of creative artistic practices, and begin to develop a subject specialism that you find the most rewarding.You will be able to develop your ...Read more

This dynamic course is designed to meet the needs of the artistic and creative industries, and includes a range of practical skills, theoretical knowledge, key transferrable skills and attributes required to forge a successful career in this varied sector. You will have opportunities to engage with and explore a range of different approaches to, and uses of creative artistic practices, and begin to develop a subject specialism that you find the most rewarding.You will be able to develop your practice in a range of contexts, approaches and mediums, such as costume design, illustration, digital content, media make up, photography and community wellbeing. You will engage with industry practice and have opportunities explore and interact with real worldsituations. You will develop your knowledge, skills and experiences through a range of activities that may typically include:
• Live briefs
• Commissions
• Enterprise activities and projects
• ExhibitionsWhist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires one-two days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments. This course will be delivered from The Place – our new university centre which opened in GreatYarmouth town centre in May 2025.

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1/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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74th
CUG Ranking
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55th

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£8,220 per year

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£8,220 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£8,220 per year

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Students from Wales

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£15,090 per year

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University of Suffolk
University of Suffolk , Ipswich

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University of Suffolk
Southtown Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR31 0ED United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Great Yarmouth  0.6 miles away

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