BA (Hons) Applied Art (with Foundation Year)

The Applied Art with Foundation Year is an innovative undergraduate course offered by Glyndwr University in Wrexham. The course offers an integrative blend of traditional skills and forward-thinking design in glass, ceramics, metal, and textiles, setting students up to succeed in the creative art industry. It is a four-year program, with the first year acting as a foundation stage - offering a wide range of art and design experiences.Course Content: During this course, learners will gain firsthand experience in several areas of applied arts. This includes studying and developing traditional skills in ceramics, silk, wool textiles, metals, and hot glass while being encouraged to push these disciplines into new areas. Specific understanding of textile craft, jewel making, and more shall be developed by the learners.Key Modules: Key components of the study include Applied Arts Practice, Applied Arts Ideas, Applied Arts Skills, Art and Design History, Art and Design Practice, Art and Design Ideas, and Art and Design Skills.Accreditations: The course is accredited by Glyndwr University, Wrexham.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a career in the creative art industry. With a focus on specialized skills that are highly marketable, students may find career opportunities in various creative industries including individual artist/craftsperson, designer-maker, arts administrator, gallery and museum education, community arts, arts therapy, and teacher training/art education.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.