HE Directory 2012-2013 - Shock of the Arts

year 1Year 1 provides an introduction to the fundamentalcreative, technical, visual and intellectual skills andknowledge that you will need to build a successfulcareer as a specialist maker in the creative industries.This is combined with an exploration of design ideas,critical thinking, visualisation skills and interpretation.Specialist demonstrations and practical studio andworkshop sessions are also undertaken (includingthose in special effects).year 2Year 2 builds on the development of skills andunderstanding started in Year 1 and encouragesstudents to develop as creative, intelligent makers.You will explore models as devices for explaining ideas,representation and interpretation of design and furtheryour understanding of the demands of modelmakingin architecture, advertising, media production,exhibition, communication and interactive museumdesign. Within this year, professional practice isintroduced, work experience is encouraged and thecommercial design industry explored. Team workingis promoted through various projects, imitating theteam ethos of the commercial world.year 3Year 3 will see you undertaking more in-depth andcomplex studio projects and you will also carry outa major theoretical piece of research. You will beencouraged to carry out a ‘live’ or simulated project,working to a client-led brief which must succeed withinthe constraints and expectations of the commercialworld. Your final major project is designed topromote your professional intent, direction, creativity,individuality and strength in your specialist area. Youwill also learn about the professional practice aspectsof the profession and experience business practice.Year 3 traditionally culminates in a show in Londonoffering an opportunity to meet potential employers.interVieWs and portFoliosInterviews are an opportunity for you todemonstrate to us your self-motivationand commitment to your area of study.We will be particularly interested inexploring how you have responded to agiven brief from your school or college.We will expect to see written as well ascontextual work, with samples of threedimensional pieces you have produced(ideally the pieces themselves or aphotographic record of them). Wewould also like to see sketchbookswhich demonstrate thinking andcuriosity, and some observationaldrawing. If you can provide samplesof work which you have producedoutside of your studies this will alsohelp reinforce your portfolio.WHat We looK ForThis course aims to develop highlyskilled, insightful and creativegraduates and students will need toshow creativity, passion andenthusiasm towards a modelmakingcareer. You should be able todemonstrate three dimensionalability, observational drawing skills,curiosity and problem-solving skills,theoretical understanding anda real interest in design.more inFormationA ‘Showcase’ has been designed togive you the opportunity to take acloser look at the facilities, studios,staff and tutors of this course, togetherwith examples of current studentprojects, recent work placements,graduate career prospects, exhibitions,events and awards, links with industryand other interesting facts. There isalso further information about entryqualifications and the potential costof materials and visits.WWW.aucB.ac.uK/modelmaKingsHoWcase