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The A&D undergraduate curriculum prepares graduates for a broad range of eventualities. It integrates art and design methodologies, interweaves traditional techniques with contemporary technologies, bridges the personal to the social, and engages the rich resources of the University and the community. This program also includes opportunities for international study and undergraduate student exhibitions. The first two years of the four-year program are structured; the second two are extraordinarily flexible. Career exploration and planning start in the first year.

While all students graduate from the program with the same degree, a BFA in Art and Design, each student’s degree reflects his or her own personalized educational plan. In the third and fourth year, with faculty mentoring, students pursue individualized courses of study to create a unique educational experience and a body of creative work that serves as a basis for future endeavors. Students are able to engage in specific and traditional fields of study in art and design, though many students pursue interests and talents that extend beyond the confines of traditionally defined programs.

The total number of credits required for a B.F.A. in Art & Design is 128. Students are expected to complete an average of 16 credits per term to graduate in four years. Each semester students complete three studio courses, two academic courses and the lecture series. During the first two years of the program all students complete a common structured core of studio courses and academic courses in the School of Art & Design for a total of 13 credits per semester. Students begin to explore elective studio courses during the second semester of the first year and academic courses outside of Art & Design in the first semester. During the second two years, students complete two 3 (or 4) credit academic courses per semester from outside the School of Art & Design.

Studio courses comprise 72 of the 128 credits and academic courses 56 credits. Of the 72 studio credits, 24 are First and Second Year Core Studio Requirements, 36 credits are Advanced Studio electives, and 12 credits are dedicated to the final-year, two-semester Integrative Project course. 17 of the 56 academic credits are Art & Design courses (the Art & Design Perspectives courses and the Lecture Series). The remaining 39 credits are courses taken predominately, though not exclusively, in the University’s liberal arts college, Literature, Sciences and the Arts. These academic courses are a combination of required and elective courses. Students should consult with the faculty to determine appropriate academic and advanced studio courses; the academic services staff will also help students in their selection of appropriate academic courses and in charting their progress toward their degree.

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Art and Design A Level is a subject for students who take real pleasure in the visual world. It is Fine Art based and enables you to develop an understanding of all things visual – both in practical terms- you will learn traditional drawing and painting skills as well as new media techniques, and also theoretical terms – you will be encouraged to look at a broad range of artists and to review your own work in relation to the artists you have studied. There is an important written component to the coursework which necessitates analysing your own work as a way of improving and developing it.

The teaching takes place at the Richmond Road site which forms the School of Art, Design and Media and students benefit from the highly creative atmosphere there, working alongside other students studying a broad range of Art related qualifications.
Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C or above, we would expect at least a C at Art plus normally English and Mathematics
Content and Assessment

Four units are examined, two for the AS and two more for the full A Level. Unit 1 at AS level and Unit 3 at A2 level are made up entirely of coursework and carry 60 % of the overall AS and A2 marks. Unit 2 at AS Level and Unit 4 at A2 Level make up 40% of the overall marks and are exam based. The subject matter for the exam is set by Edexcel each year and made available to students in February. The AS and A2 marks are aggregated to form the overall A Level grade.
Coursework

This is an entirely practical subject and in effect 100 per cent coursework.
Progression

Art combines well with other creative A Level subjects and is an essential requirement for creative courses at Art Colleges/Universities. There are many opportunities in our design-conscious world for careers using the skills you will develop.
Additional Information

You will need your own set of A2 size flip folders to present your coursework in and a basic range of art materials to enable you to complete work at home. You will be given advice about this at the start of the course. You will also have the opportunity to visit galleries to study artists work at first hand.

Admissions

After submitting application for admission, there will be an aptitude test. Successful candidates in aptitude test will be called for interview.

Successful candidates in the interview will be informed to join the classes; list of the candidates will be displayed on the General Notice Board of the School.

Students migrating from other institutes seeking admission to this institute shall be required to produce no-objection certificate from the institute where they have been studying. Applications of admission (on prescribed form) accompanied with N.O.C. will be accepted for further consideration. The admission of such students will be finalized after the scrutiny of application, admission test, and interview.

Students’ expelled / rusticated from any institute are not eligible to apply for admission.

Managing Committee reserves the right to accept / reject any application for admission without specifying any reason. Further, admission is subjected to the availability of seats after qualifying the Aptitude Test & Interview.

Textile Design

The studies in textile design prepare students for imaginative intellectual, technical and industrial demands of textile design and printing industry. The reputation of this department is based on students’ personal creative achievements resulting from a thorough knowledge of Textile materials and processes of dyeing, weaving, and printing.

Design in Textiles is understood through active making. Ideas of students are inspired by wide ranging visual studies from the personal environment to the Nature. Students are encouraged to develop personal method of observation and analysis and making specific strategies for the generation of ideas for design. A range of professional critical advice and studies, which aim to produce not only the creative designers but also the skilled professionals, supports all practical projects. The department maintains professional and industrial contacts and regularly participates in local & national textile trade fairs and completions of apparel design.

Students in the School of Art and Design must complete the Campus General Education requirements. Some Art and Design courses will also apply toward the General Education requirements.Hours Art History
8 Any two of: ARTH 111, 112, 113, 114, or 115 (all meet a general education requirement; credit will not be given for both ARTH 112 and 115)
3 ART 211 – Design History Survey
3 Advanced art history (200-level or above)
14 Total

Hours Art Foundation
2 ARTF 101 – Contemporary Issues in Art
6 ARTF 102 and 104 – Drawing, I and II
6 ARTF 103 and 105 – Design, I and II Workshops
14 Total

Hours Industrial Design Requirements
6 ARTD 220 and ARTD 222 – Design Workshop, I and Design Workshop, II
6 ARTD 320 and 324 – Industrial Design, I and II
8 ARTD 420 and 422 – Advanced Industrial Design, I and II
20 Total

Hours Industrial Design Electives
19-27 Select from:
3 ARTD 225—Design Drawing
3 ARTD 221—Model Making I
3 ARTD 223—Model Making II
2 ARTD 321—Drawing and Rendering
3 ARTD 322—Materials and Processes I
3 ARTD 325—Materials and Processes II
2 ARTD 421—Professional Practices
1-4 ARTD 391—Special Problems in Design
2 ARTD 423—Computer Applications I
2-4 ARTD 426—Computer Applications II
3 MSE 101—Materials in Today’s World
3(each) ARTD 210, 212, 311 (by advisor consent)
3-4 (each) ARTS 440, 444, 442 (by advisor consent)

Hours Electives
15-24 Art + Design courses (not in Industrial Design) and other supporting electives (see advisor)
Open electives as needed to total 130 hours

The School of Art & Design offers the opportunity to study the artistic aspects of our heritage, our culture, visual communications and personal artistic expression, as well as the arts of other cultures and civilizations. It is the purpose of the school to provide a comprehensive education in the visual arts through studio practice, art history, cultural studies, and critical studies.

Students learn to produce works of art in a variety of media and to understand the processes of various art forms as they relate to personal expression and professional application. Through the programs of the School of Art & Design, students learn to analyze and make reasoned, critical judgments about the significance and quality of works of art. This approach gives students an excellent background for recognizing and understanding art in context, which is necessary preparation for many careers in the visual arts.

In addition, students pursuing Art Education Studies will have demonstrated the ability to teach art effectively in grades K-12.

This page provides further details about the BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Newport School of Art Media and Design.

Sian Kenyon, Graphic Design, 2008
Graduate profile

“The skills which I learned on the course were instrumental in me having having a job 6 weeks out of university. The preparation of my portfolio and research into industry during the professional practice module where defiantly factors in me know what I wanted to do when I left, it enabled me to explore my options and gain confidence in my presentation techniques, which help during the interview process. Also contacts with industry which the tutors had enabled me further. The software skills learned through out the course gave me an excellent platform to start from in my job here at Newsquest working for local newspapers, having work seen by thousands of people everyday, and getting that first paycheck was FANTASTIC!!”

“Before I made my choice to apply to Newport, I had visited the Caerleon campus several times and thought it was a great place. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. I think the facilities here are great, especially for students like myself studying graphic design. We are free to use whatever medium we want, whether it be print making or using wood. Everything here is just a few steps away from each other which makes life a whole lot easier!”
Hayley Atwell

“The Graphic Design course at Newport was my first choice because of its impressive facilities and the welcoming staff.”

“I chose to study at Newport due to the body of work that was presented was very impressive, combined with the excellent facilities and equipment at my disposal along with the experience of the lecturers which inspired confidence in me. Graphic design has given me a solid grounding to explore other mediums such as TV and interactive media.”

Queer Studies in Arts and Culture PgCert/PgDip/MA

This is a new course unique in the UK. It is designed to facilitate your desire to pursue advanced level study by enabling you to question your current art/s based and/ or written practice in light of contemporary debates in queer studies and its impact on creativity and the production and experience of art within an exciting and supportive environment. It is anticipated that the course will attract students from a wide range of backgrounds, e.g. (but not exclusively) artists, writers, historians, critics, theorists, curators, activists, educators, health and community arts workers.

We are committed to life-long learning and the School attracts a diverse range of applicants from local, national and international backgrounds and experience. All students are taught by a number of specialist practitioners and visiting artists, theorists and curators.

Full and part time students have open access to the Art Based Masters Research Room and all bookable facilities, equipment and support at the School of Art in Margaret Street. Full time practice orientated students have studio space on site while part-time practice orientated students are normally based in their own studios/work spaces.

Teacher Fellowship in Art Education

The teacher fellowship in art education scheme originated here and is the only one of its kind in the Midlands. It is located within a School of Art and Design Education that promotes a research ambience with a healthy publication and conference presentation profile, nationally important art education archives, and a national and international reputation.

Overseas applications are welcomed. Fellows enjoy all the usual facilities, including a work space and computer, and have contact with MA and PhD students researching art education. Fellowships are intended to encourage research in art education which may lead to a practical outcome. Typically they have used the Department’s art education archives, and specifically the work of Marion Richardson, but proposals for fellowships in other areas of art education are welcome.

Fellowships are not specifically vocational, although they may be of direct benefit in your career.