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Fine Art
Diploma in Art and Contemporary Crafts
Diploma in Art and Contemporary Crafts
Duration: 10 three-day intensive blocks of study taken each
academic year
The deadline for applications for 2019 entry is 1 March
2019.
The West Dean College Diploma in Art and Contemporary Crafts is a
two year part-time programme delivered through intensive study
blocks throughout the year, by attending short courses to develop
skills and through independent study outside attendance at the
College.
The programme is focused on developing skills essential to the
successful development of a sustainable studio practice, both
practical and contextual.
You can work across disciplines or choose to specialise in areas
such as Painting and Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Textiles,
Ceramics, Wood, Metal and Jewellery.
This course is designed to provide further development for students
completing the
Foundation Diploma and wishing to progress to professional
practice as an artist or to the
Graduate Diploma in FineArt at
West Dean College.
Programme Content
The curriculum is delivered through 10 three-day intensive blocks of study taken each year, attendance of short courses, further self-directed study blocks in the dedicated studio space and monthly tutorials with specialist tutors. Course modules cover a programme of critical, practical and theoretical studies across the broad field of contemporary arts and crafts.
Visiting tutors from different specialisms will support students in the development of their skills. Residential modules are supported by self-directed study offsite, and written assignments.
Programme Structure - Year one
Programme Structure - Year One.
Programme Structure - Year Two
Programme Structure -Year two
Contact Hours
Teaching
On the DACC you will typically have between 28-56 contact hours per study block, consisting of:
- Lectures and seminars
- Individual an group tutorials
- Group critiques
- Written and oral presentations
Skills development
To develop practical skills relevant to your area of interest each year you will attend short courses equivalent to a total of 84 hours.
Independent Learning
Alongside attendance of teaching days and short courses, you will be extpected to undertake independent learning to foster self-direction and autonomy. The management of each set project provides a framework for individual study and self-motivation. You are also encouraged to visit galleries and exhibitions and to engage in group and peer collaboration and support.
Overall workload
Scheduled teaching and learning: 504 hours.
Independent learning: 1614 hours.
Entry Requirements and Fees
The following qualifications will be considered for entry to the Diploma in Art and Contemporary Crafts:
- West Dean Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (FDAD), or
- Level 3 Arts Foundation course or equivalent, or
- A portfolio presenting a concise overview of the development and current focus of your practice, including sketchbooks, journals, documentation and an example of written work.
Tuition Fees: £4,990 per year
Gallery
Tutors
Alison Baxter - Programme Co-ordinator
Alison Baxter gained a BA in jewellery at Middlesex University in jewellery and an MA in textiles at UCA Farnham. She is Programme tutor for the FDAD and Head of School of Arts at West Dean College.
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Freya trained at Edinburgh College of Art and UAL and teach at GOSH, V&A and as a lecturer. My drawings have been shown in the RSA, Mall Galleries, Art Below for Frieze, James Freeman Gallery and others. My work is held in the V&A, British Museum, RSA and NOA collections.
Mark had an eclectic training which has influenced his broad range of media and working processes. He is particularly interested in colour and markmaking which he has explored in glass, textile, printed books, murals and traditional materials.
Frances completed a post- graduate teachers' training course at Goldsmiths' College and an MA in Printmaking at Wimbledon School of Art. Frances works on location with local materials and water based paints.
Louisa Taylor studied an MA in Ceramics and Glass at the RCA, London (2004-2006). She is based in Brighton where she produces her ceramic tableware range for shops, galleries and collectors in the UK and internationally. She is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton and a member of the Crafts Potters Association and Contemporary Applied Arts.
Joseph Long is an artist and lecturer based in London and Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. He has taught at the University of the Arts London, Wimbledon College of Art, Brighton University, Falmouth University and University Centre Hastings. His academic research focuses on modern and contemporary art, investigating in particular aspects of late nineteenth and twentieth century art that relate to the emergence of modernism.