Preparation for BA Online Short Course
University of the Arts London
About this program
Preparation for BA Online Short Course
This course sets out the fundamental principles of the subject around which a BA (Hons) course is built. A series of key ideas lectures will introduce you to several important debates and theories that underpin contemporary art and design. Access to staff and the learning resources of the course, college and university will be explained. You will be introduced to a range of strategies to help you develop a research methodology and a reflective approach to your studies.
Admission requirements
Preparation to BA is designed to prepare International Students applying for a UAL undergraduate course. During the six week course, students will participate in a variety of projects and research activities. Regular group discussions and tutorials will build on communication skills and will support and prepare students for study in further education in art and design.
If English isnt your first language you will need an intermediate level of English. If English is not your first language you should have IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent English language qualification) with at least 4.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
A portfolio of 15-20 examples of your work, for more information please visit the UAL's Portfolio Advice webpage. Or, a conditional offer to study a full-time BA course at UAL
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Program content
Learning environment for full-time study in art and design.
- Lectures
- Group seminars and discussions
- Group critiques
- Workshops
Assessment
- Assessment Records
- Student Log
- Evaluative Report (500 words, word processed)
- Practical outcomes of set projects
- Practical support work
- Written Assignment (500 - 800 words, word processed)
Course Schedule
Week One - Two: Briefs comprised of a series of short introductory tasks followed by a longer brief to prepare you for methodologies used within UAL BA study. These weeks are preparatory for the final 3 weeks of the course.
Week Three - Six: Individual Study For the final three weeks of the course you are asked to define your own area of study. It is suggested that you work in a discipline that is challenging and exploring your intended BA specialism. You are expected to be exploratory and experimental in your approach. The work you produce will be assessed and shown in the final week of the course. As a starting point you are asked to write an individual programme of study, this will set out your aims for the project. A copy of this will be handed in at the start of the project, when you will also make a short presentation of your intentions.
During the project you will keep a ‘student log’ of your progress, reflecting on your decisions and your progress. You will also write an assignment that supports your work, in that it is related in subject matter, though not necessarily about your work. Your ‘student log’ will provide much of the information for the evaluative report that you will upload along with evidence of your practical outcomes and support work in the final week.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
- Live online lessons with the same tutors
- Lesson recordings, for review, so you never have to miss a class
- Access to the virtual learning environment with course content
- Forums for support
- 2 weeks online access to the recordings of the live classroom session
Tuition
Course price: £4300.00
Qualification
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of underlying concepts and debates associated with the subject
- An approach to research in accordance with theories and concepts of the subject
- An ability to evaluate the appropriateness of processes and skills in order to realise, select and present your intentions
- The use of reflection and self-evaluation as learning tools
- Transferable skills in communication, initiative and problem solving
Course objectives:
- To build upon an applicants technical skills through developing their contextual understanding of their chosen degree
- To analyse the critical factors and key ideas influencing contemporary art, design and communication
- To focus on visual strategies and approaches to research to improve creative, imaginative visual thinking
- Introduce self-reflection and a critical analysis as an integral part of the creative learning experience
- To build upon an applicants skills in communicating ideas, verbal and written
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About this institute
University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2023 QS World University Rankings®, for the fifth year in a row. It has an international reputation in art, design, communication,...
Why study at University of the Arts London
With multiple sites across London, UAL offers endless opportunities to draw inspiration from this global creative hub.
- UAL has a track record for launching and furthering careers across the creative industries and beyond.
- Graduates are frequently shortlisted for national and global awards ranging from the Turner Prize to the Oscars.
- UAL is home to more than 2,400 postgraduate students.
- The university offers a wide range of theoretical and practice-based research programmes leading to a PhD or MPhil.
- UAL is ranked among the UK’s top research universities, with 83% of research conducted by UAL students and staff graded as world-leading.
- UAL has a diverse student community, with students drawn from over 130 countries across the globe.
- Students are encouraged to draw inspiration from London’s world-famous art galleries, museums and theatres.
- UAL’s dedicated support service offers useful advice for international students including guidance on funding, visa applications and accommodation.
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