Creative and Cultural

Foundation Degrees 2007/08

Course	Delivered by	Awarded by
Arts and Cultural Heritage*	Macclesfield College	MMU
Commercial Music Technology	Mid Cheshire College	UC
Community Arts	West Cheshire College	UC
Contemporary Photography Practice	Mid Cheshire College	UC
Creative Arts for Employment*	Macclesfield College	MMU
Fashion Design	Mid Cheshire College	UC
Film Production and Management	South Cheshire College	MMU
Graphic Design	Mid Cheshire College	UC
Graphics and Digital Media*	Macclesfield College	MMU
Interactive Media	West Cheshire College	UC

* Subject to Validation

MMU  Manchester Metropolitan University
UC  University of Chester

Arts and Cultural Heritage*,  Macclesfield College
You will study for a range of visual skills which will enable you to express yourself clearly and develop an understanding of the different cultures that surround us today. You will also carry out in-depth analysis of historical and cultural heritage, and gain an overview of the importance of conservation, restoration and the museum and gallery systems. Study skills will be included such as writing and presentation skills, communication skills and reflective learning. Work-based learning will also be encouraged.

Main areas of study: Museum Studies, Conservation and Restoration, Art and Design History, Cultural Representation

Subsidiary topics: Organisations and their environment, Leadership and Managing Change, Marketing for Tourism, Heritage and Culture, e-solutions for Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Innovation and the SME in Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Heritage Visitor Attractions, Personal and Professional Development
For further details please contact 01625 410002 or visit www.macclesfield.ac.uk

 

Commercial Music Technology,  Mid Cheshire College
The programme is for those who would like to develop a professional career in the music industry. During the course you will use the college’s state of the art facilities and the knowledge of professional staff to develop, realise and market a commercial music product.
For further details please contact Dave Williams dwilliams@midchesh.ac.uk  01606 74444
or visit www.midchesh.ac.uk

 

Community Arts,  West Cheshire College
This programme provides students with the appropriate knowledge, understanding and work related skills required to play active and proactive roles in the community arts industry.  Level 1 modules have an internal focus providing an environment to observe practising professionals and develop collaborative individual methods of working. Initially your studies will involve you in a work based module and practical projects in the College’s real working environment for art & design, dance, drama and performance, music, media and multimedia, and involves internal “live” projects, work placements and individual skills development.  The level 2 modules have anexternal focus where students will have chance to develop their knowledge and skills in real working environments and “live” external projects preparing you for work and employment.
For further details please contact Tim Daly
t.daly@west-chesh.ac.uk  01244 670419
or visit www.west-cheshire.ac.uk

 

Contemporary Photography Practice,  Mid Cheshire College
The course philosophy promotes photography as a dynamic contemporary artistic practice that reflects a broad range of applications. Students experience an experimental and creative environment in which to produce their work. A wide spectrum of approaches is encouraged - through various forms of subject matter including documentary, conceptual, portraiture and studio-based work. Students are encouraged to develop their own personal style and are helped by a team dedicated to the highest standards of practice.
The underlying principle of the course is that all images are produced with thought as to their context and capacity to communicate to an audience.
For further details please contact AJ Wilkinson ajwilkinson@midchesh.ac.uk  01606 74444 (ext 550) or visit www.midchesh.ac.uk

 

Creative Arts for Employment*,  Macclesfield College
The course aims to provide students with a broad understanding of contemporary creative arts within a vocational context. It puts a special emphasis on the acquisition of skills in contemporary fi ne art disciplines such as: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture/installation, photography, digital media and contextual studies. It is practice-based and work-based and aims to develop your creative potential as an individual and as a collaborator. You will develop vocational skills, an ability to refl ect upon your own learning and the means to contribute to the learning of others. These skills will be developed through the use of refl ective journals and self/peer assessment. You will be encouraged to work collaboratively and develop the appropriate interpersonal skills for the creative industries.
For further details please contact 01625 410002 or visit www.macclesfield.ac.uk

 

Fashion Design,  Mid Cheshire College
The Fashion courses have a strong vocational element whilst maintaining high academic standards. Competition projects are assimilated into the course and work placements are encouraged. Visits to galleries and museums, both local and international, are organised. Students have final projects assessed through a Fashion Show, providing students with live projects and valuable vocational experience. In addition, students may also exhibit work at the ‘Clothes Show Live’.  Students will be prepared for employment in the relevant industry through vocationally specific curricula, development of employment skills and professional development, whilst also having the opportunity to progress onto honours degree level.
For further details please contact Tracey Dyer tdyer@midchesh.ac.uk  01606 74444 (ext 549) or visit www.midchesh.ac.uk

 

Film Production and Management,  South Cheshire College
The course is for students who have an exceptional interest in Film Production and Management and is designed to prepare students for self-employment or direct employment in junior roles in the moving image industry or for further academic progression onto the BA Hons Studies in Film.  Students will engage in learning through the production and management of a feature film, develop skills and creativity through production workshops and develop knowledge and understanding of film narrative and film’s place in modern society.  At level 2 students will manage and produce their own short films and expand their academic knowledge of film context.
For further details please contact 01270 654654 or visit
www.s-cheshire.ac.uk

 

Graphic Design,  Mid Cheshire College
The approach to the programme takes the view that Graphic Design is fundamentally a creative problem solving activity, underpinned by in-depth research, critical analysis and reflection upon the needs of others and the demands of the brief.  The course enables students to develop their specialist areas or to retain a broader perspective. In every case we aim to develop the student’s creative imagination and realise their full potential.
For further details please contact Peter Jones pjones@midchesh.ac.uk 01606 74444 (ext 550) or visit www.midchesh.ac.uk

 

Graphics & Digital Media*,  Macclesfield College
You will be studying all aspects of graphic design and encouraged to understand the value of traditional subject disciplines such as typography, design, drawing and illustration, alongside the developing disciplines of animation, interactive and digital design.  The programme aims to encourage and develop a range of skills, techniques and personal qualities such as resourcefulness, entrepreneurial, communication skills, creativity, design and software skills essential for successful performance in graphic design.  It also aims to enable learners to make an immediate, creative, ethical and intelligent contribution to industry.  Students will take part in work experience and work-based learning, and there will be an opportunity to take part in Creative Enterprises organised by the College and industry partners.
For further details please contact 01625 410002 or visit www.macclesfield.ac.uk

 

Interactive Media,  West Cheshire College
In order to provide a focused route for a career in the media industry, with vocational pathways in either games development or multimedia design, the FD in iMedia is designed to be delivered in an innovative way, enabling those who have complex work or family commitments to study in the most flexible manner possible.  This programme will equip you with both the essential skills for the industry such as concepting and design and software skills, sound, animation and also will develop entrepreneurial skills for the commercial market.
For further details please telephone 01244 677677 or visit www.west-cheshire.ac.uk

 

For more information on particular courses, please contact the individual providers listed above.

Tuition fees payable will normally be £1225 per year for full-time self-financing learners (pro rata for part-time).

Every effort is made to ensure that information published by the LLN about programmes provided by LLN partners is correct.  However, all providers reserve the right, at their discretion and without liability, to make changes or cancellations to courses offered.