Bullers Wood School

Foundation Diploma

2013

our creative tradition: • developing highly employable students

• our powerful links with industry

• offering excellent teaching by creative

practitioners

• training students in the latest available

technology

• having a strong sense of community

Ofsted (2012) Ravensbourne: • ‘Ravensbourne has a bold and ambitious vision to champion the

creative exploitation of digital technologies in design and media’

• ‘Ravensbourne has excellent and extensive links locally and

regionally with employers, industry, local schools and the

community, which benefit students, the institution and the local

community. For students, the links provide valuable opportunities

for live projects, work experience, progression into higher

education and employment’

why study for a foundation diploma • understanding of creative subjects

• preparation for higher education (HE)

• improved confidence and higher HE retention

• no fees… (subject to age and status)

why study to work in the creative industries: • ‘The UK design industry has grown since 2005, despite the

recession. There are 232,000 designers, 29% more than in 2005

and earnings have increased by 3.4bn’ The Design Council.

• ’50% of new jobs in the UK economy in 15 years time will be in the

creative sector’ Christopher Frayling, quoting the UK treasury on

‘Start the week’ Radio 4

foundation diploma in art & design • design and media – 250 students

• media production – 50 students

• fashion and textiles – 50 students

exploratory stage – all courses• studio projects – 3 to 4 days

• self directed study – 1 to 2 days

• ucas application process commences

design & media

introductory projects:

• 3DD

• graphics

• fashion and textiles

• lens based media

• design principles

• life drawing and academic writing

media production

introductory projects:

• photography

• sound design

• tv/film

• animation

• life drawing and academic writing

fashion and textiles

introductory project:

• fashion design

• textile design

• fashion, lifestyle products

• fashion styling and photography

• fashion promotion

• life drawing and academic writing

self directed study & written studies

• educational visits – London and the EU

• contextual studies – exhibition reviews,

own practice and essay/written work

• learning journals

• independent learner – preparation for HE

pathway stage

pathway stage all diploma’s

• pathway projects – 3 days a week

• contextual studies essay – evenings

• 2000 word essay

• self directed study – 2 days a week

• ucas portfolio preparation

three dimensional design (3dd)

• interior design

• architecture

• products/interaction

• set design

• furniture

graphic design

• graphic design

• motion graphics

• promotion/advertising

• packaging

• illustration

• web based media

fashion & textiles (merged)

• fashion design

• textile design

• fashion photography

• fashion lifestyle and products

• fashion styling - marketing - promotion

lens based media and media production• animation

• photography

• broadcasting

• digital film

• sound design

confirmatory stage

• final major project

• project proposal

• external assessment

• final Ravensbourne institutional exhibition

progression to HE

• portfolio development• research• development of ideas• outcomes• sketchbook• presentation/critiques • HE internal progression activities

progression from foundation diploma’s2011/12 academic year Ravensbourne foundation diploma students

(all pathways) application/offers to higher education results:

• 90 per cent of foundation diploma students were offered 4 or more

higher education places (through UACS) of which:

80 per cent were offered 5 places (maximum number of offers)

10 per cent were offered 4 places

why study at Ravensbourne

• specialist higher education institution• one site• library • careers• student services and the 16 -19 bursary

(formally (formally EMA means tested additional support)

• registry• tutors and studios • high retention

why study at Ravensbourne

how to apply and fee’s• apply directly to Ravensbourne• post or email• march 31st deadline (full time – FE)

• fee’s - home/EU (only) by age from 01.09.13• 18 or under - no fees (£140 enrolment fee)• 19 to 23 - £1,500 (no loans available)

entry requirements - interview

• one to one with tutor and current

student

• discuss their own work

• discuss work of others

• exhibitions attended

thank you – any questions?

james.ward@

rave.ac.uk