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Our Luton campus is located right in the heart of the town centre. It boasts our brand-new, seven-storey library, as well as an array of fantastic modern facilities to support each of the courses on offer at the Luton campus.

There's a Moot Court, Business Pods, science laboratories, an industry-standard TV studio, and the Alexon building - a former fashion house - for our art and design students. It also has a Campus Centre, with a café, classrooms and our Students' Union space and a bar.

Luton town is packed full of cultural diversity. It has plenty of bars and restaurants, an 11-screen cinema, a shopping mall, sports facilities and a community theatre. It also hosts the annual Luton International Carnival and Luton Mela.

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Open Days - Arts University Bournemouth

Spend a day in our creative community
Our Open Days are a fantastic opportunity to get a feel for studying at AUB.

Forget the regimented open days you've been to in the past. Ours are a festival of diversity and excitement; a showcase of learning on a campus dedicated to the arts.

There's only so much a website or prospectus can tell you. At an Open Day at AUB you can explore the campus, see what students are working on, and talk to course tutors.

You can get involved in our interactive workshops, take a bus tour of the local area or simply take in the atmosphere to a backbeat of sounds from our student DJs.

You might find it useful to read our Little Guide to Applying beforehand - we also give it out on the day and it might prompt any questions you would like to ask us.

2017 Dates
Open Days:

General Open Day: Sat 30th September 2017 - book your place here

General Open Day: Sat 14th October 2017 - booking opens 5th July 2017

General Open Day: Sat 4th November 2017 - booking opens 1 August 2017

General Open Day: Sat 2nd December 2017 - booking opens 21st August 2017

Our General Open Days run from 9:30am - 3:30pm.

new courses

Our Open Days give you the chance to explore all of our courses, including our new BA (Hons) Drawing, BA (Hons) Creative Writing and BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Communication.

Campus tours

If you can't make any of our open days, we arrange campus tours once a month on a Friday. You can find out more and book here.

Getting Here

You can find more information about how to find us here.

Parking

All parking details can be found on our Open Day Parking page.

Questions?

If you have any questions about Open Days please call us on +44 1202 853639 or email opendays@aub.ac.uk

UCAS EVENTS

We attend UCAS events throughout the year and we'd love to see you. The dates and locations of the UCAS conventions we're confirmed to attend are as follows:

UCAS Dorset - 27 April 2017

You can register for the UCAS events online on the UCAS website.

Links Downloads

Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5HH
hello@aub.ac.uk +44 1202 533 011

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Saturday 8 July 2017, 9am to 3.30pm
You'll find out all about your subject and be able to talk to staff and students. You'll also see the campus you'll be studying at and get a feel for the town of Eastbourne.
This open day is for subjects taught at our Eastbourne Darley Road campus:

Health professions

Nursing and midwifery

Booking

You'll have the chance to tell us if you have any specific requirements when booking your place.

Once you've booked you'll receive an email from us confirming your place. You'll also receive an open day pack in the post before your event, this will include your express registration letter, open day guide timetable and map.

What to bring on the day

Bring your express registration letter along with you.

Registration

On arrival, please register and collect your welcome bag in the Upper Sussex Suite in the Greynore 2 building. Your registration time and talk time will be included in your booking confirmation email.

Talks and tours

Your subject talk will provide you with information about your course. It will cover: entry requirements and selection criteria; course content; delivery and assessment; work-related experience and placements; and graduate destinations.

The accommodation talk will give you overview of the accommodation available and the allocation policy for halls of residence.

The student experience talk features our students talking about their own experiences as they give you valuable tips on managing student life.

The student funding talk covers the student funding package, which includes tuition fees, student loans, maintenance loans, scholarships and bursaries.

Don't miss...

Make sure you take a look at some of the industry-standard facilities relevant to your course, including the human movement laboratories, our on-campus podiatry hospital and our simulation suite including interactive SimMan.

Facilities

The Greynore restaurant in the Greynore building will be serving snacks and hot meals throughout the day, and there will be street food vendors selling BBQ and salads.

Free tea and coffee will also be available in the Greynore restaurant.

Greynore 2 building, 41-43 Darley Road, BN20 7UR

Parking: there is no on-campus parking for this event. We recommend parking in the town centre - free buses will shuttle between Eastbourne train station and the campus throughout the day.

The closest parking to the station is at the Junction Road car park (BN21 3QR), where students will be there to direct you to the shuttle buses.

Train: the nearest train station is Eastbourne. Students will be at the station to direct you to the free shuttle buses.

Please allow at least 15 minutes travel time from the train station to the campus.

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Accommodation

University building

If you have any questions about your open day get in touch with us on 01273 644644 or visits@brighton.ac.uk.

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Animation Course

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Illustration is a way of seeing and understanding the world. Through a variety of techniques, traditional and digital, you'll discover how to connect and communicate with different audiences across a range of contemporary platforms.

Looking to start in 2017? There's still time to apply for this course through UCAS. Visit our how to apply page for more information.

Our Illustration graduates are working within the creative industries across a range of diverse visual Art & Design practices including publishing, animation/ moving image, graphic design, advertising, interior design, packaging, product design, fashion & textiles. Some graduates are employed by creative agencies, design departments or digital businesses - while many others have gone on to enjoy success as independent freelance illustrators or have formed illustration collectives.

There are no rules in illustration. On this course you'll explore the excitement of the blurred boundaries between contemporary disciplines. You'll challenge and interrogate the way we think about illustration, imagery and style.

Explore creativity

In our dynamic studio environments, you'll learn to experiment, test and develop your illustration practice. You can explore drawing, painting, sewing and printmaking, as well as photographic, digital, moving image and interactive media. You will be a member of a lively community of practitioners exploring, celebrating and engaging with contemporary illustration.

You will have the chance to work on 'live' project briefs for businesses, enter competitions, exhibit, collaborate, and work closely with other students to form illustration collectives. You may wish to complete an internship or artist's residency while you are studying on the course. You will be encouraged and supported to be innovative in terms of how you market your practice and connect with relevant audiences for your practice. Professional Practice is a fundamental aspect that is embedded throughout the three years enabling your to achieve your career aspirations after completing the course.

Course tutors will facilitate and help you to grow into a confident creative practitioner. Through engaging with the course you will establish your own distinct voice as an illustrator. You will learn how to discuss your illustration practice with others in preparation for working with clients or fellow collaborators.

YOU MAY CHOOSE TO COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED AWARDS:

BA (Hons) Illustration (Animation)

BA (Hons) Illustration (Printmaking)

LEARNING, TEACHING AND TIMETABLING

You can read more about learning and teaching at AUB and when you will receive your timetable here.

NEXT STEPS

STUDY ABROAD

Looking to spend less than six months in the UK to learn Illustration? Take a look at our Study Abroad and Summer Courses.

ACCREDITATIONS

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Graphic design course

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Graphic design is about communicating to inform, educate, entertain, and persuade.

Looking to start in 2017? There's still time to apply for this course through UCAS. Visit our how to apply page for more information.

Our graduates go on to play an active role in a wide range of communications businesses from design consultancies to media companies, publishers to packaging. And many set up their own companies.

Experimentation and discovery are important values on this course. There's no 'right answer' and you'll be supported to find your own path as you learn more skills. As well as developing creative design strategies, we encourage you to bring your own experiences and interests to your work. We value conceptual approaches that attract attention, and then evoke an idea or emotion that is relevant and on target.

Work with real businesses to develop critical skills

As a graphic designer, you'll have to make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations. You'll have to react quickly to new information, evolving briefs and advances in technology. On the course you'll learn to innovate under pressure and handle issues such as user-centred design, sustainability, emerging technology, service design, information design and interactive design. You will engage with leading design companies who set briefs, give talks and help us to develop the curriculum.

You will discover your own approach to visual problem solving and graduate with the technical, critical, and conceptual skills, highly prized by industry.

YOU MAY CHOOSE TO COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED AWARDS:

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Motion Graphics)

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Branding)

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Information Graphics)

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Editorial Design)

learning, teaching and timetabling

You can read more about learning and teaching at AUB and when you will receive your timetable here.

NEXT STEPS

STUDY ABROAD

Looking to spend less than six months in the UK to learn Graphic Design? Take a look at our Study Abroad and Summer Courses.

Accreditations

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Stay in touch

If you have a question about this course, our enquiries team will be happy to help.

01273 644644

Find out about news and events: subscribe to our art, design architecture and media blog.

Graphic Design and Illustration blog
Follow the blog for student work in the studios, graduate successes and upcoming events.

Your campus on Instagram
See what art students based at our City campus are sharing on Instagram.

Statistics

These charts give an indication of how much time you will spend on different activities at each level of the course, and an indication of the balance of assessment by coursework, and written and practical exams. For courses with option modules, actual proportions will depend on the modules you choose.

Find out more about how the academic year and degree courses are organised, and about learning and assessment activities you might get to grips with at Brighton. More specific information about this course is detailed in the programme specification (linked above). You can find out also about the range of support we offer to help you adjust to university life.

Discover Uni

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Programme specification

The programme specification is the approved description of each course. They are updated following course changes, and give a detailed breakdown of the content and structure of the course.
Programme specification

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Animation Course

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About the course

Animation is constantly changing and evolving, but even with the latest digital techniques drawing and story-telling remain key elements of any successful production.

This course will help you develop these skills, and you'll also engage in debates on art, design and literature, subjects which will be central to your development.

You will work on individual and group projects, and have the opportunity to collaborate with students from Photography Video Art, Illustration and other courses.

Animation - BA (Hons) - University Square Campus, Luton

Animation with Professional Practice Year - BA (Hons)

Animation with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Why choose this course?

Learn about how animation's origins are rooted in the disciplines of art and design

Study the fundamental principles of your art through drawing and story-telling narratives

Develop a range of personal and practice-based skills that relate to specific areas of contemporary animation

Gain a deep understanding of the value of your work, and analyse your progress and on-going development

Explore the artistic, critical and cultural contexts associated with contemporary animation

Challenge yourself as you work towards the completion of your final project, which will be eligible for entry in national and international festivals and competitions

Benefit from the use of the very latest technology - Macs, lightboxes, high-tech cameras and digital studios - to create your work

Unit Information - What Will I Learn?

Year 1

Introduction to Art and Design

Essential Skill Sets

Introduction to studio practice: Animation

Key Ideas in Art and Design - Modernism

Year 2

Developing Skills Sets

Professional Studio Practice: Animation

Key Ideas in Art and Design - Globalisation

Creative Enterprise

Year 3

Present and Promote

Key Ideas in Art and Design - Current Debate

Final Major Project: Animation

How will I be assessed?

The assessments will allow you to gain skills, confidence and knowledge, receive feedback and develop, thus allowing you to implement this knowledge and feedback into subsequent assessments.

Year 1

Written exams = 0%

Coursework = 75%

Practical exams = 25%

Year 2

Written exams = 0%

Coursework = 75%

Practical exams = 25%

Year 3

Written exams = 0%

Coursework = 100%

Practical exams = 0%

Entry requirements

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS has introduced a new tariff for courses starting from September 2017. This means the points you will be asked for are different to previous years but the grades you receive have not changed.

At least 80 points with 64 points from 2 A level passes at C or above

At least 80 points with 64 from Merit Merit in two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or one BTEC Diploma

At least 80 points with Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma

A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma

Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

For more clarification about your qualifications in the new tariff see the UCAS tariff calculator

Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking would be suitable for entry.

T: +44 (0)1582 743500
E: admission@beds.ac.uk

As a general guide, to apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) at the University you need to have completed your high school education and have the required English qualification.

We have students from all the European Union member countries so we are quick to make decisions on most qualifications. See your country page for more details

How will this course enhance my career prospects?

Employability skills are integrated into the course and provide you with an awareness of the real-world context of the creative industries in general and Animation in particular. You will be helped to develop a strategy for obtaining appropriate employment at the end of your course.

Professional practice will be emphasised as part of all learning units but a work-related learning unit especially will help you to become more focused on managing your career. You will be helped with the preparation of a professional portfolio; including a CV and social media skills needed to promote yourself in the art and design world.

An essential feature of the learning and teaching will be your involvement in practical activities that confront visual problems and ideas relevant to Animation. Come and join us and try out your ideas.

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We value real-world experience to prepare you for life beyond university, which is why we've forged connections with thousands of companies locally, nationally and internationally. Through our placements, you can gain that all-important practical experience whilst you complete your course.

From volunteering, internships and placements, through to a fee free year in industry, we offer a whole host of opportunities to enhance your employability. Discover more

Whether you want to learn a new language, build networks, simply have the travel bug, or want to develop new skills and life experiences, our Go Global programme offers the opportunity to broaden your horizons, enhance your CV, and gain a truly international experience, all at the same time as studying towards your undergraduate degree. The Go Global programme is open to students from the UK and EU.

Travel to exciting destinations, including:

At the University of Bedfordshire we ensure that your experience here is cultural, as well as academic. That's why a whole host of opportunities are opened up to you, providing you with that all important experience to make you stand out from the crowd when it comes to getting graduates jobs.

Go Europe

Our International students meanwhile, can make the most of trips to a series of exciting European destinations. From France and Belgium, to Holland and Germany, there are plenty of places to visit, network and broaden your knowledge of the global market place, by seeing and experiencing it for yourself, first-hand.

At the University of Bedfordshire we ensure that your experience here is cultural, as well as academic. That's why a whole host of opportunities are opened up to you, providing you with that all important experience to make you stand out from the crowd when it comes to getting graduates jobs.

The full-time undergraduate tuition fee is £9,250 per year. The part-time undergraduate tuition fee is charged pro-rata to £6,160. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs.

See www.gov.uk/student-finance

The University of Bedfordshire offers a number of scholarships and bursaries to help you finance your studies.

See www.beds.ac.uk/scholarships
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.

The full-time undergraduate tuition fee is £9,250 per year. The part-time undergraduate tuition fee is charged pro-rata to £6,160. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees.

See www.gov.uk/student-finance

The University of Bedfordshire offers a number of scholarships and bursaries to help you finance your studies.

See www.beds.ac.uk/scholarships
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.

The full-time tuition fee is £11,500 per year A prompt payment discount is available if you pay the full Year 1 fee before or at registration. There are also special scholarships available.

See www.beds.ac.uk/intfees
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.

Facilities

Our flagship £34m Campus Centre is funky and functional. It brings together all our student services, social and learning spaces, and a 240-seat lecture theatre under one roof.

The Campus Centre building is connected to the rest of the University and the first floor acts as a one-stop shop for all students services.

Designed for work as well as play, the Campus Centre incorporates relaxed learning zones with Wi-Fi access.

It also features the Students' Union support services and executive offices alongside places to eat

Accommodation at Luton

Our contemporary en-suite accommodation features 852 fully-furnished flats, just part of our accommodation offering of more than 1,500 study rooms.

This exciting new facility includes:

state-of-the-art IT and AV equipment

informal and quiet learning spaces

two Harvard-style lecture theatres

a student lounge and cafe

Luton campus is home to the following departments:

Whatever degree you choose the facilities will be first class:

New facilities in the Computing and Media departments

Business facilities including pioneering Business Pods and a Law Moot Court

Dedicated laboratories for psychology, sport and exercise science, biomedical science and forensics

Multi-camera HDTV and radio studios

Art and design studios

Town centre location

The Luton campus is right in the centre of town next to a large shopping mall and within easy walking distance of the student halls, train and bus stations.
Directions to Luton campus
Luton is the largest town in Bedfordshire and is approximately 50km north of London.

It has excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and Europe, and central London is only a 30-minute train journey away.

Luton is has excellent transport links to other cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Milton Keynes. London Luton Airport is located just 2.5km from the Luton campus.

The University has invested nearly £3m into a new building for Art and Design students.

Opening in 2013, the six-floor building on Guildford Street was previously owned by fashion house Alexon.

The building boasts:

A digital studio with laser cutters and 3D printers

A photographic studio and darkroom facilities

Numerous workshop areas

Dedicated animation studio spaces

Open plan studios

Application for most full-time undergraduate and foundation courses is via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

We expect to receive UCAS applications between 1 September and 15 January for courses starting in the following academic year, but may consider applications received after this date should places be available.

Please contact admission@beds.ac.uk for further details.

All UK schools and colleges are registered with UCAS to manage their students' applications. Advice on how to submit your UCAS application is available from your school or college.

If you are not at school or college (including mature students) you should apply independently via UCAS

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Our flagship £34m Campus Centre is funky and functional. It brings together all our student services, social and learning spaces, and a 240-seat lecture theatre under one roof.

The Campus Centre building is connected to the rest of the University and the first floor acts as a one-stop shop for all students services.

Designed for work as well as play, the Campus Centre incorporates relaxed learning zones with Wi-Fi access.

It also features the Students' Union support services and executive offices alongside places to eat

Accommodation at Luton

Our contemporary en-suite accommodation features 852 fully-furnished flats, just part of our accommodation offering of more than 1,500 study rooms.

This exciting new facility includes:

state-of-the-art IT and AV equipment

informal and quiet learning spaces

two Harvard-style lecture theatres

a student lounge and cafe

Luton campus is home to the following departments:

Whatever degree you choose the facilities will be first class:

New facilities in the Computing and Media departments

Business facilities including pioneering Business Pods and a Law Moot Court

Dedicated laboratories for psychology, sport and exercise science, biomedical science and forensics

Multi-camera HDTV and radio studios

Art and design studios

Town centre location

The Luton campus is right in the centre of town next to a large shopping mall and within easy walking distance of the student halls, train and bus stations.
Directions to Luton campus
Luton is the largest town in Bedfordshire and is approximately 50km north of London.

It has excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and Europe, and central London is only a 30-minute train journey away.

Luton is has excellent transport links to other cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Milton Keynes. London Luton Airport is located just 2.5km from the Luton campus.

This course runs at Alexon House, formerly owned by fashion label Alexon and now home to the University's School of Art and Design.

The building boasts: a digital studio with laser cutters and 3D printers; a photographic studio and darkroom facilities; numerous workshop areas; dedicated studio spaces and open plan studios.

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Our flagship £34m Campus Centre is funky and functional. It brings together all our student services, social and learning spaces, and a 240-seat lecture theatre under one roof. The Campus Centre building is connected to the rest of the University and the first floor acts as a one-stop shop for all students services.