Creative Arts Practice (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

**Explore, innovate and push the boundaries of craft on this contemporary and stimulating arts degree.** <br/>- Explore and develop a range of skills, from innovative approaches to making, to traditional craft techniques. <br/><br/><br/>- Develop your making skills in our inspiring studio spaces, 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 contemporary craft course 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. <br/><br/>You’ll be encouraged to explore and develop your making skills and craft techniques, with the chance to experiment and innovate in our well-equipped workshops and studios. <br/><br/>This creative arts degree provides a space to explore the critical, conceptual, ethical and environmental issues in contemporary craft through the role of making within social, cultural and historical contexts. <br/><br/>Professional practice is an important part of your learning, and 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.<br/><br/>**More about the Integrated Foundation Year**<br/>The preliminary and intensive Integrated Foundation in Art and Design is designed to develop your ideas, skills and confidence in readiness for progressing to year one of your degree programme.