This is a chance to learn and experiment in an exciting creative environment, before you choose a specific arts discipline to explore in more detail. We will guide you through a range of practical projects in different subjects and encourage you to develop your own ideas as you discover a range of creative skills. You will learn how to research your subject and solve problems creatively - and develop a critical awareness of your work and artistic practices.
Throughout the course you will create and develop a diverse collection of creative work for your portfolio and be given guidance on the best way to put your portfolio together to showcase your work.Learning Environment and ResourcesYou will learn in specialist art and design studios or workshops where our tutors will set you practical exercises and introduce you to creative techniques. You'll also be able to use our library with its extensive range of books related to art, design and media as well as get inspiration from our specialist plastics museum on campus.
Period
28-07-2014 - 15-08-2014 (3 weeks)
Target group
AUB Summer Courses are open to all those aged 17 or over at the time of taking the course. Our summer courses are attended by school leavers, university students and creative professionals wishing to up-skill or change careers. No previous experience or skills are required for this course apart from an enthusiasm to learn.
Course aim
During the course you will develop your creative skills and understanding of different arts pathways, to build your portfolio in a range of subjects to enhance you university or career prospects:
- Graphic Design Illustration
- Textiles
- Photography
- Film
- Fashion
- Drawing
- Animation
- Architecture
Credits
0.0 ECTS credits
You will receive an official AUB Certificate of Attendance on the completion of your course which you may use to show evidence of the skills you have learnt during the course.
Course fee
GBP 1500: Course Tuition
Please note our tuition fee includes all materials used within the course, teaching costs, plus transport and admission fees for any day trips or study excursions that take place as part of your course
GBP 120: AUB Accommodation
Accommodation is available to Summer students at 120.00 per week.These are 2 Halls of Residence on our University campus, just a 2 minute walk from our teaching areas. These are single study bedrooms with private en-suite shower rooms and toilets. Each floor has several large communal kitchens equipped with all appliances and equipment for you to use. There are laundry facilities within each building, payphones, lockable storage lockers and secure swipe key systems to enter the building. Our campus is patrolled 24 hours a day by our on-site security team. There is also free WiFi access across campus and in our Halls of Residence buildings.http://aub.ac.uk/all/extra/specialist-summer-courses/booking-terms-conditions/
Course leader
Tim Edgar, Course Leader - Diploma and Foundation
Tim is AUBs Pathway Leader Media Programme for our Diploma and Preparation courses, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide students.
Scholarships
No scholarships or financial aid is available for AUB Summer Courses.
Arts University Bournemouth Creative Arts
Address: Wallisdown Poole, Dorset
Postal code: BH12 5HH
City: Bournemouth
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.aub.ac.uk/summer
E-mail: summercourses@aub.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1202 853604
