Creative Arts Practice BA (Hons)

**Explore, innovate and push boundaries with this stimulating contemporary arts degree.**<br/>- Develop a range of skills, from traditional craft techniques to innovative approaches to making.<br/><br/><br/>- Experiment in our inspiring studio spaces and well-equipped workshops, with access to exceptional facilities.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from practising artists and makers with outstanding national and international reputations.<br/><br/><br/>This studio-based creative arts degree places making at its heart.<br/><br/>Youll gain a practical grounding in a range of creative fields of study, including ceramics, textiles, print and wood/metal/plastics, before choosing your specialism. You’ll also explore the critical, conceptual, ethical and environmental issues in contemporary craft through the role of making within social, cultural and historical contexts. <br/><br/>Throughout your studies you’ll learn a broad range of skills to help you flourish in the workplace, including social networking, photographing your work, creating digital portfolios, applying for competitions, marketing, creating a web presence, setting up a business, working on commissions, pricing your work, approaching galleries, exhibiting, and fundraising. As we’re an Adobe Creative Campus, you’ll also have free access to a suite of industry-standard creative apps.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate with the confidence and transferable skills to establish your own practice as a creative artist or maker, or go on to pursue a career within the creative industries.