Art and Design

Description

Preparing you for direct entry to the first year of an art and design related Bachelor's degree at Manchester School of Art at MMU

The International Foundation in Art and Design at INTO Manchester in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University is a diagnostic course to help students choose the right progression degree programme for further studies. Teaching takes place at Manchester School of Art's historic studios on the MMU campus, plus English language teaching delivered at the INTO Manchester Centre.

Why apply for the International Foundation programme?

• guaranteed offer from Manchester Metropolitan University for all successful students
• majority of teaching takes place at Manchester School of Art on the MMU campus
• English language teaching is subject-focused to help students communicate about their art and design work
• access to a range of university facilities, including School of Art studios and workshops
• high contact hours and small class sizes with personalised attention
• develop your confidence and prepare an art and design portfolio
• the highest levels of individual care and support

MMU has more professional accreditations and associations than any other university in the UK

Course length: 3 - 4 terms (9 - 12 months)

When can I start?

• January 2014 start (3 terms)

Fri 03 Jan 2014 to Fri 29 Aug 2014

£11,995

• June 2014 start (4 terms)

Term 1: Wed 25 Jun 2014 to Fri 05 Sep 2014
Term 2: Mon 08 Sep 2014 to Fri 12 Dec 2014
Term 3: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 4: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 19 Jun 2015

£16,300

• August 2014 start (3 terms)
• Headstart programme

Term 1: Tue 26 Aug 2014 to Fri 12 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 3:Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 19 Jun 2015

£13,260

• September 2014 start (4 terms)

Term 1: Mon 22 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 3: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 22 May 2015
Term 4:Tue 26 May 2015 to Fri 28 Aug 2015

£16,450

• September 2014 start (3 terms)

Term 1: Mon 08 Sep 2014 to Fri 12 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 3: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 19 Jun 2015

£12,500

• January 2015 start (3 terms)

Term 1: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 27 Mar 2015
Term 2: Mon 13 Apr 2015 to Fri 22 May 2015
Term 3: Tue 26 May 2015 to Fri 28 Aug 2015

£12,500

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 12500 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12500 Year (Non-EEA)

Tuition fees do not include:

• text books - an additional charge in the region of £180 per academic course of 3 term programmes, or £240 per academic course of 4 term programmes ;
• use of studio facilities - an additional charge of £350 per year ;
• enrolment fee - an additional charge of £150 per academic programme (to be charged upon confirmation)

• English

Course Content

You will study the following modules:

English for Academic Study

• International students whose first language is not English will learn the language and study skills needed for effective transfer to UK undergraduate courses in Art and Design and related disciplines. A particular feature of the module will introduce students to British life and culture, and explain the expectations involved in the UK Higher Education system.

Exploring Visual Language

• Basic art and design principles of 2D and 3D material handling are introduced in this module together with associated specialist vocabulary and concepts of discussing work appropriately in English. You will learn the concept of research and how journals and sketchbooks are developed and maintained. Research briefs are given and reinforced by museum and gallery visits so that actual sources can feed into your work.

Developing Specialist Pathways

• Students will explore a range of different potential pathways including textiles/fashion, graphics/illustration, fine art painting and sculpture, and interior and 3D Design. Individual and group tutorials will guide you towards the most appropriate pathway to reflect your skills and interests, which will lead to the eventual choice of your degree subject.

Final Major Project

• You will choose the subject matter for your major creative project, which will be developed over an extended period of 10 weeks. You will be guided by your personal tutor as to the theme and direction of your creative piece and carry out associated reflection and research. Group seminars and individual presentations will aid reflection on your achievements.

Where will I study?

The majority of teaching takes place at Manchester School of Art on the MMU All Saints campus, which is five minutes walk from the INTO Manchester Centre. INTO students will have access to many different studios and workshops offering specialist technical equipment in many different disciplines of art and design. Some teaching will take place at the INTO Manchester Centre, such as English language classes which will be tailored to the subject of study to enable students to communicate effectively about the work they are producing through class discussion and reflective documents.

How will I be assessed?

Your progress is monitored continually. Grades from the International Foundation do not count towards your degree but help the University to assess whether you meet the requirements for progression to your chosen degree.

Assessment will be by:

• portfolio review by your personal tutor
• your journal, in which you will show research into and development of your work
• presentations that evaluate your art and design, including your major project
• formal assessment of levels and progress in English

The International Foundation is validated by Manchester Metropolitan University. If you successfully complete the programme with a grade of 50% or above, you will be offered progression onto one of the undergraduate degree courses at the Manchester School of Art.

You will need to complete the course with the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 and an art and design portfolio, which will demonstrate the full range of skills needed for acceptance onto the appropriate degree programme.

Audience

You should apply for this course if you have completed secondary school education in your home country. The International Foundation programme provides academic preparation for first year entry and ensures that you meet the minimum English language requirement for entry to your chosen undergraduate degree programme at Manchester Metropolitan University. Succcesful completion of this programme will also allow you to apply for entry to other universities in the UK.

Requirements

Academic requirements:

You need to have completed 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

For information about country-specific entry requirements please contact us

English requirements:

4 term programme: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent

3 term programme: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent

We can also accept Pearson (PTE). Please contact us for further details

Students who do not meet the minimum English language requirements should apply for English for University Study

Portfolio requirements:

Applicants will also need to submit a small portfolio as part of their application.

Please send six digital images of your previous work, of which a minimum of three should be observational drawing. Other items that may be included are original photography, your sketch books, original computer-generated imagery, photographs of three-dimensional work that you have produced, and evidence of sketching which shows the development of your own artwork or design.

You must also submit a statement of up to 250 words describing the areas of art and design you are interested in, why you wish to join the programme, and any key influences, for example artists, designers or others, that you particularly like or are inspired by. You should also indicate how much art and design training you have already completed, and which degree you would like to progress to.

To submit your portfolio, you should either attach it to your application or if externally hosted, you should provide a web link to the hosting site.

Age: 17 years and above

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Manchester Metropolitan University.

Funding

Scholarships

High achievement is important to INTO and its students. We reward the academic success of the best students and in 2010 gave over £1m in scholarships that helped fund their studies.

If you have a strong academic record you will have the opportunity to apply for an INTO scholarship. These recognise those that have worked hard to join us and have the potential to go on to study at the highest levels. Every study centre offers scholarships and each application is considered with great care.