Ceramics PgDip at University Of Wales Institute, Cardiff

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Course details

How long is the course?
1 year

Attendance pattern
Full time

Course qualification
PgDip in Ceramics

Awarding body
University of Wales

When does the course begin?
This course last started in Sep-07

Please contact the college to enquire about new start dates.

Course info
On completing this course, students are better placed to practice as an artist/designer maker, to teach (secondary or postgraduate) and to work in arts administration and the creative industries. The course also provides a very sound platform for future research. The MA Ceramics Programme is located in the Centre for Ceramic Studies, Cardiff, which has a unique place within British, European and international education and is recognised as a Centre of Excellence. It attracts students on a global scale and no other establishment in Europe includes studies from undergraduate to doctoral level and post-doctoral research as part of its portfolio. The aim of the course is to facilitate the development of individuals as well informed practitioners, with the skills to articulate and express their concerns effectively and imaginatively, for success in professional practice, research or education. Through a broad and diverse approach, philosophically and practically, to the medium of ceramics, students are enabled to critically align their practice to the contemporary debate within the discipline, and within other creative visual work within the Fine and Applied Arts. In the first part of the course all students participate in a common programme of lectures, seminars and workshops to examine and understand practice as a means of enquiry both philosophically and culturally, which collectively, will influence and provide structures as means to develop and be more aware of those issues found within their studio work. As an outcome of this students undertake individually agreed studio and theoretically research based programme of study that form the final presentation by exhibition of practical outcomes, contextual support work and written text. At all stages of the course students' development is supported by individual / group tutorials and studio presentations.

How much will it cost?
Full-time/Part-time: £3168/£355 per module. Students can pay in full or in five equal instalments: One instalment is required at enrolment and four further payments on a monthly basis between October and January.

Assessment method
Assessment through completed projects of studio practical work and research, based upon visual and written text.

Entry Requirements
Applicants should have one of the following: a good honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or have appropriate professional experience within the subject, or have a strong portfolio of work. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a measurable skill within the subject specific, or in a related degree, and that they have a sufficient level of experience and preparedness to be able to complete the course.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
University of Wales Institute
Po Box 377
Western Avenue
Cardiff
South Glamorgan
CF5 2SG

Venue details
Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.