BA Ceramics and Jewellery

About the Course

Ceramics and Jewellery

The BA Ceramics and Jewellery course is a diverse and dynamic programme of study that covers contemporary 3D making skills in ceramics, jewellery and mixed media. You are free to produce fine art, studio craft or designer objects/artefacts.

The course philosophy is driven by learning through making, underpinned by curiosity and creativity. You will be taught by a team of highly motivated, experienced academic and technical staff. The teaching aims to foster your creativity and individuality through ‘hands-on’ skills-based teaching. You will undertake a programme of study that incorporates an extensive range of making processes with ceramic, fine metal, glass and mixed media, combining traditional and digital technologies. In the second year, you are able to specialise in either ceramics or jewellery or continue a combined creative practice using mixed media.

You will also gain a knowledge and understanding of exciting developments within international contemporary art, applied art and design, its contexts and markets. Professional practice and enterprise skills teaching will prepare students for employment and self-employment.

Your practice is supported by an integrated theory programme enabling you to work confidently and professionally within the context of Ceramics and Jewellery and 3D Art and Design.

Award
BA (Single Honours)

UCAS Code
JW37

This provision has been developed jointly with the Jobs Well Road Campus at Coleg Sir Gâr. UCAS applications should be made via Coleg Sir Gâr (C22) followed by the course code.

Language Choice
English

Course Length
3 years full-time; part-time study available

Entry Requirements

You will be invited to visit the University to discuss the course. Entry is based on individual merit.

Career Opportunities

  • Studio ceramic artist/potter
  • Studio jewellery artist/designer
  • 3D designer maker
  • Secondary or primary teaching
  • Retail buyer
  • Arts administrator/community art worker
  • Art therapy

Department

School of Creative Arts

Campus

Carmarthen Campus

Typical modules

  • Ceramic and Jewellery Technologies
  • Ceramic and Jewellery Materials and Processes
  • Specialist Skills
  • Advanced Creative Art and Design Projects

Key Features

  • 3D hands-on skills-based teaching
  • Combined traditional 3D Making Skills with Digital Technologies
  • Facilitate creativity and individuality within the context of contemporary design craft culture
  • Facilitate critical thinking and enterprise within the context of ceramics and jewellery practice
  • Develop transferable skills for employment and self-employment
  • Opportunity to create work in a bilingual context and environment