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Admission Requirements
General
VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.
Exceptions Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC’s policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college’s academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

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As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Program Specific:
In order to gain entry into the program students must have completed the Interior Design Certificate Program at VCC or have a Certificate, Diploma or Degree from another accredited institution.

All applicants will show a portfolio of current and past work at an arranged interview time.

All applicants are required to fill out a College application form. These forms are available at the Continuing Studies Office. There is a $30.00 application fee.

Subject area: Construction Management
Location of study: Chelmsford
Length of study: 3 years
UCAS code: K190
Entry requirements: 180 tariff points at A Level or equivalent. 180 points from at least two subjects at GCE/VCE A Level plus four subjects at GCSE grade C or above including Maths and English, or equivalent. BTEC National Certificate/Diploma worth 200 points. Applications from individuals offering qualifications other than GCE/VCE A Levels are welcomed and considered on an individual basis.

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Course overview
Construction and Design is primarily concerned with the technical aspects of buildings and the processes involved with their construction and maintenance.

Within this context, the main aims of this degree are:
to develop a critical awareness of building design and the technologies and principles associated with building design
to encourage you to take a logical approach to resolving a range of construction management issues
to equip you with a range of skills currently in demand within the construction industry.
The use of external specialists for some lectures ensures that course content is closely aligned with current industry practice. There is necessarily a great deal of technical knowledge required by practising professionals and teaching of this is backed up by workshops that allow you to test this knowledge in a practical setting. The opportunity to spend time in a work placement means you will also have the opportunity to test your new skills in a professional environment.

When you graduate you will be able to:
describe the functions and properties of basic building components
demonstrate a sound understanding of the construction process and the functions of associated professionals
design, implement and manage appropriate organisational and management systems to suit particular construction projects or design environments.
Although an intellectually demanding course, the real focus of this degree is on providing you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed within a construction design environment. It’s also about giving you the ability and confidence to think independently and take a logical yet creative approach to delivering solutions to practical challenges.

Jewellery, Silversmithing & Related Products Postgrad Certificate/Postgrad Diploma/MA

The postgraduate course is concerned with the design and development through individual practice in the diverse disciplines of this subject. It is designed to enable you to identify, understand and contribute to the development of existing and new career directions in design, studio production and small-scale manufacture of jewellery, silversmithing and related products and extends beyond the conventional parameters of the subject to share boundaries with industrial design, fashion design, fine art and sculpture.

It is one of very few courses in the subject nationally, is situated in new, purpose-built accommodation and offers a comprehensive range of facilities and equipment.

The School of Jewellery has very good links with industry and commerce and the course benefits from close association with the School’s broad programme of specialist courses leading to qualifications at varying levels, as well as contact with the wide range of postgraduate courses in Birmingham City University Institute of Art and Design (BIAD).

A programme of specialist short courses is run for industry and commerce in which students of the Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma course are eligible to participate.
Course Content

A lecture and seminar programme runs throughout the first two stages of the course introducing and developing theoretical and practical studies concerned with the design procress, production methods and professional practice. Your research can relate to a wide range of areas including design history, galleries, commerce and industry.

Design experiences include the generation of iideas by developing studio methodologies, strategies for product development and the analysis of design problems. Reflection on the relationships between personal objectives, cultural values, market identities, manufacturing, prototyping techniques and new technologies will further enhance and contextualise your studio practice.

The course provides an opportunity to extend beyond the conventional parameters of the subject and has affinities with product design, fashion, fine art and sculpture.
Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)

You will apply concept origination and development techniques, prototyping facilites, market and other research techniques to facilitate the development of individual design projects.
Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)

You will gain in-depth knowledge of new and unfamiliar technologies and skills, applicable to your own artistic and intellectual research. You will apply project planning techniques and strategic thinking to further develop your individual design strategy, which informs the direction of personal and professional objectives and studio practice.
Master’s (MA)

You will apply accumulated contextual information to the conduct and documentation of a Major Design Study, which addresses the relationship between your skills and objectives, professional planning and career aspiration. You will demonstrate you understanding, knowledge and critical awareness through the systematic development of a substantial body of practical work, supported by a written report, informed by personal research.
Study Commitment (Part-Time)

Attendance is on one day per week plus an equivalent amount of personal study time. The division of the course into three distinct stages - Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Arts - enables students to vary their mode of attendance.
Assessment

The material assessed is the outcome of each module. You will receive regular feedback on your performance throughout the course.
Entry Requirements

Either a first degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent qualifications or experience.

Overseas applicants should have a British Council’s IELTS overall score of 6. Applicants who have satisfactory qualifications from courses providing postgraduate experience in the subject area (e.g. Jewellery, Silversmithing and related courses) are eligible to apply for entry at the appropriate level.
Applications

Applications for MA courses in Art & Design should be made to The Faculty Office at the above address.

Normally one of the following

• 240 points from at least two GCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications including art and design. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.

• pre-2002 A levels – 18 points from three relevant A levels or 14 points from two relevant A levels, such as those in the arts, media, design and information technology

• GNVQ – advanced level 3 merit plus a GCE A level or AS level in a relevant subject

• pre-2003 BTEC/SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma – two distinctions and two merits in the final year

• Access – 36 credits at level 3 and 12 credits at level 2 from an Open College Network-accredited course, preferably in an arts or media-related programme

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

A portfolio of creative design work available for consideration at interview, plus one of the following

• 240 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications including art and design. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.

• pre-2002 A levels – 18 points from at least two relevant A levels, one of which is in art and design. We may make an offer to talented candidates with fewer points.

• GNVQ – advanced level 3 merit plus an A level or AS level in a relevant subject

• pre-2003 BTEC/SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma – overall pass in art/design

• Access – 36 credits at level 3 and 12 credits at level 2 from an Open College Network-accredited course, preferably in an art and design-related programme

• Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design – pass

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

Normally one of the following

• 240 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications including art and design. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.

• pre-2002 A levels – 18 points from at least two relevant A levels, one of which is in art and design. We may make an offer to talented candidates with fewer points.

• GNVQ – advanced level 3 merit plus an A level or AS level in a relevant subject

• pre-2003 BTEC/SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma – overall pass in art/design

• Access – 36 credits at level 3 and 12 credits at level 2 from an Open College Network-accredited course, preferably in an art and design-related programme

• Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design – pass

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

Normally GCSE English language at grade C or above and mathematics at grade B or above, plus one of the following

• 240 points from at least two GCE A levels. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.

• pre-2002 A levels – 18 points from three relevant A levels or 14 points from two relevant A levels, such as those in the arts, media, design and information technology

• GNVQ – advanced level 3 merit plus a GCE A level or AS level in a relevant subject

• pre-2003 BTEC/SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma – two distinctions and two merits in the final year

• Access – 36 credits at level 3 and 12 credits at level 2 from an Open College Network-accredited course, preferably in an arts or media-related programme

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

Normally one of the following

• 240 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications, with 80 in a relevant subject, such as art, design, design technology, textiles and graphics. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.

• pre-2002 A levels – 18 points from at least two relevant A levels, such as art, design or graphics

• GNVQ – advanced level 3 merit plus a GCE A level or AS level in a relevant subject

• pre-2003 BTEC/SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma – three distinctions and one merit in the final year

• Access – 36 credits at level 3 and 12 credits at level 2 from an Open College Network-accredited course, preferably in a media-related programme

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

A portfolio of creative design work available for consideration at interview, plus one of the following

• 240 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications including art and design. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.

• pre-2002 A levels – 18 points from at least two relevant A levels, one of which is in art and design. We may make an offer to talented candidates with fewer points.

• GNVQ – advanced level 3 merit plus an A level or AS level in a relevant subject

• pre-2003 BTEC/SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma – overall pass in art/design

• Access – 36 credits at level 3 and 12 credits at level 2 from an Open College Network-accredited course, preferably in an art and design-related programme

• Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design – pass

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

Normally one of the following

• 240 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications including art and design. AS levels and Key Skills may count towards these points.

• pre-2002 A levels – 18 points from at least two relevant A levels, one of which is in art and design. We may make an offer to talented candidates with fewer points.

• GNVQ – advanced level 3 merit plus an A level or AS level in a relevant subject

• pre-2003 BTEC/SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma – overall pass in art/design

• Access – 36 credits at level 3 and 12 credits at level 2 from an Open College Network-accredited course, preferably in an art and design-related programme

• Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design – pass

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.