Ceramics, Jewellery and Metalwork Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Why choose this course?

Develop your creative, technical and design skills across Ceramics, Jewellery and Metalwork through hands-on studio and workshop practice. You’ll explore traditional and contemporary making processes, develop your own creative identity and gain the professional skills and confidence to progress into the creative industries.

You will:

·       Develop your creative, technical and design skills across Ceramics, Jewellery and Metalwork through hands-on studio and workshop practice.

·       Explore traditional and contemporary making processes, material experimentation and sustainable craft practices.

·       Develop your own creative identity through research-led studio practice and critical reflection.

·       Work on live and collaborative projects, connecting with industry, heritage and community partners.

·       Build professional practice, enterprise and curation skills to prepare you for employment or self-employment in the creative industries.

Key Course Features

·       Develop your skills through practical projects, exhibitions and portfolios, with no formal written exams.

·       Gain access to specialist metal and ceramic workshops, supported by expert technicians and practising artists.

·       Learn from staff who are active makers, designers and researchers with professional links to the craft and design sectors.

·       Explore the relationship between traditional craft and contemporary design, while developing your own distinctive creative voice.

·       Work on live and collaborative projects with industry, heritage and community partners.

·       Develop your understanding of professional practice, enterprise and curation alongside your creative skills.

·       Showcase your work publicly through exhibitions such as The Degree Show, demonstrating your creativity, craftsmanship and professional readiness.

·       Graduate prepared for careers including jewellery designer-maker, silversmith or metalsmith, ceramic artist or designer, curator and creative entrepreneur.

·       Progress to postgraduate study within the applied arts and wider creative fields.