Royal College of Art: Graduate Diploma Art & Design
| Institution | Royal College of Art View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Arts and Humanities |
| Web | www.rca.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Graduate Diploma Art & Design prepares you for Master’s study in Art and Design. We focus on developing proficiency in the independent learning methods and practices of art and design, and on introducing you to the role and influence of art and design in the world today.
We aim to make you better informed about the study options available to you, as well as the possible career paths that you might follow beyond graduation.
The programme is interdisciplinary in nature, mirroring the experience of Master’s study at the RCA, however on the Graduate Diploma you’ll be invited to select a specialism at enrolment from the following areas: Communication; Fine Art; Humanities; Fashion & Textiles, and Product, Interiors & Spatial Design.
Subject to availability, all students passing the programme with Distinction are guaranteed entry to MA and MRes programmes that reflect their specialism of study on the Graduate Diploma.
All other students passing the programme will be guaranteed consideration for MA and MRes programmes of their choice. Entry to the our programmes is conditional on students meeting postgraduate English-language requirements demonstrated by an additional IELTS test or equivalent.
**About the RCA**
The Royal College of Art, is an internationally renowned art and design university, providing students with unrivalled opportunities to deliver art and design projects that transform the world.
A small, specialist and research-intensive postgraduate university based in the heart of London, the RCA is a high performing institution, a radical traditionalist in a fast paced world. The RCA's approach is founded on the premise that art, design creative thinking, science, engineering and technology must all collaborate to solve today's global challenges.
In February 2019 the RCA was named the world’s leading art and design university for the fifth consecutive year in the QS World University subject rankings.
Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip
| Level | RQF Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Prospective Diploma in Art & Design applicants are likely to be: – Those who have the required educational background to go on to Master’s study, but who require greater proficiency in the English language. |
| Assessment | Assessment at the Royal College of Art is holistic – all assessment items across all four modules of the Graduate Diploma in Art and Design lead to your final classification. The assessment for the Portfolio module may also be used to apply for further postgraduate study or employment. |
| Modules | The Graduate Diploma consists of two blocks of 15-week study, with the first block including an introduction to specialist study at Master’s level in art and design and leading towards further and more in-depth study, practice and portfolio development in the second block. The first part is a theme-based introduction to the specialist study of art and design, and the various study options available in the field. You’ll also be introduced to the kinds of learning methods that students are likely to encounter in the study of art and design. The second part of the programme will enable you to focus in more depth on the preparation of a body of work and a portfolio. |
| Location | London – White City Garden House Dorando Close London W12 7FN |
Fees
| EU | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Prospective Diploma in Art & Design applicants are likely to be: – Those who have the required educational background to go on to Master’s study, but who require greater proficiency in the English language. |
| Assessment | Assessment at the Royal College of Art is holistic – all assessment items across all four modules of the Graduate Diploma in Art and Design lead to your final classification. The assessment for the Portfolio module may also be used to apply for further postgraduate study or employment. |
| Modules | The Graduate Diploma consists of two blocks of 15-week study, with the first block including an introduction to specialist study at Master’s level in art and design and leading towards further and more in-depth study, practice and portfolio development in the second block. The first part is a theme-based introduction to the specialist study of art and design, and the various study options available in the field. You’ll also be introduced to the kinds of learning methods that students are likely to encounter in the study of art and design. The second part of the programme will enable you to focus in more depth on the preparation of a body of work and a portfolio. |
| Location | London – White City Garden House Dorando Close London W12 7FN |
Fees
| EU | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 18800 GBP for Whole course |
Royal College of Art
Applications for the RCA’s September 2020 are now open. Visit www.rca.ac.uk on this date for up-to-date programme and application information.
The World’s No. 1 University of Art & Design
The Royal College of Art has been at the forefront of innovation and growth for almost two centuries – anticipating societal challenges and delivering real-world impact. Our learning environment remains unique, combining practice-based research with user-centred design traditions, specialist research centres, knowledge exchange and innovation training. The RCA is wholly postgraduate, offering Graduate Diploma, MA, MRes, MPhil and PhD degrees. Based around the ...
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