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BA(Hons) in 3D Design and Craft

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Brighton

Program Overview

The 3D Design and Craft degree program offers you access to spacious specialized workshops where you can work with wood, metals, ceramics, polymers, and digital technology. These workshops provide a collaborative environment where you can interact with other students studying art, fostering a sense of collaboration.

As part of the course, your practical work in the workshops is integrated with studies in the historical and critical aspects of design. This allows you to explore critical, conceptual, ethical, and environmental issues related to design, as well as its role within social and cultural contexts.

The teaching staff consists of practicing designers, makers, artists, and researchers who bring their real-world expertise to your studies. Through live projects, case studies, and exhibitions, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work in real-world settings.

Graduates from this course have achieved remarkable success in their creative careers, gaining international recognition and collaborating with renowned global brands and non-governmental organizations. They have exhibited their work in leading galleries and museums worldwide and have been at the forefront of innovative approaches to design and material culture.

Program Key Stats

£15,300 (Annual cost)
£9,250 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 25th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

BBB
2.5
30
65

6.0

Additional Information & Requirements

For admission to their program, you must meet certain entry requirements, which can be satisfied through A-levels or BTEC qualifications. The expected range for A-level grades is BBB-BCC (equivalent to 120-104 UCAS Tariff points), while for BTEC Extended Diploma, it is DDM-MMM. Generally, our conditional offers fall within this range. We seek highly motivated and creative students, and each application is evaluated on an individual basis. The most crucial and mandatory component of your application is your portfolio. Even if your predicted or actual grades fall below the specified range, we will still consider your application if you can demonstrate your thinking, ideas, and abilities through a high-quality portfolio. Art Foundation Diploma A pass in an art foundation diploma is not a mandatory requirement for admission. It is just one of the various qualifications that we accept for this course. International Baccalaureate We require a minimum of 30 points in the International Baccalaureate, with at least three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE Diploma To meet our requirements, you need to have a pass in an Access to HE diploma, with a total of 60 credits. Preferably, the credits should be related to art and design courses. Among these credits, a minimum of 45 must be at level 3, and at least 30 credits should be at a merit level or above. Previous Study or Relevant Experience If you have a relevant qualification, HE credits, or experience, it may be considered towards your course at Brighton. This could exempt you from certain elements of the course or allow you to start in the second or third year. English Language Requirements To demonstrate your proficiency in English, you need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each element. For further details, please refer to our other requirements.

Career Options

  • To succeed in your professional journey
  • you require a blend of knowledge
  • skills
  • personal attributes
  • and practical experiences
  • Fortunately
  • all of these aspects are encompassed within your degree program
  • This degree provides you with the opportunity to enhance your practical skills by working on client briefs and engaging in collaborative projects with students from different disciplines
  • By the time you graduate
  • you will have developed the ability to transform ideas into well-developed objects
  • products
  • and artifacts using various media
  • Professional practice is an integral component of this degree
  • ensuring that you gain insight into the commercial aspects of your work
  • Through live projects
  • case studies
  • and exhibitions
  • you will have the chance to explore the commercial viability of your creations and consider their marketability
  • This practical exposure will equip you with the necessary skills to navigate the professional realm effectively

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