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Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design, London:
The Cass (The Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design) is one of ten departments of London Metropolitan University, and is situated on the East London City fringe, a vibrant area recognised as a centre of excellence for both art and design. This unique environment of commerce, art galleries and design workshops exposes our students to the highest levels of professional practice. The department offers a broad range of full and part-time postgraduate degree courses in art, media and design disciplines. These include Taught MA’s, MA’s By Research, Mphil and Phd. We also offer a three month International Pre-Masters (graduate certificate) course for international students, which combines preparation for postgraduate study in a creative discipline with English Language classes.

Photo of Art, Media & Design Courses in LondonPre-Degree Courses:

Foundation Year - Art, Media & Design
This Foundation Year in Art, Media & Design, is the first year (or year 0) of a 4-year extended programme of undergraduate studies at The Cass ( The Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design). It replaces the BTEC Foundation Course which the department has previously run. A foundation year offers the opportunity to enter university twelve months earlier than by the customary route. It provides the chance to engage, explore and experiment with a diverse range of art, media and design subjects. Students build up a portfolio of skills and experience sufficient to guarantee progress to whichever of our twenty-eight degree courses is most appropriate to their needs and aspirations.

International Foundation Programme - Art & Design
This course gives you the chance to spend a year preparing for a university degree course in the heart of London. You will be able to develop subject knowledge, English language skills and the study skills you will need to go on to a degree course. The course will give you an understanding of the main areas of your chosen specialisation. It will also introduce you to academic study in the UK and if necessary help you to reach a level equivalent to at least 5.5 IELTS in English. You will be registered as a London Metropolitan University student. Successful students are guaranteed a place on a degree course, an HND or Foundation course here. As a registered student you have full use of our facilities including: access to over 700 new computers; internet and email facilities; language labs; library; gym and sports facilities for our Halls of Residence.

National Certificate - Polymer Technology
Most students on this distance-learning course are new to the industry or are employed as technicians who want to develop their careers in the polymer, manufacturing and allied industries. You will be using case material and drawing on real situations to help develop the skills needed for you to make a positive contribution in the workplace.

Undergraduate Degree Courses:

The Department offers over thirty full time or part time undergraduate programmes in art, media and design disciplines including Degrees, Extended Degrees and Foundation Degrees. Whichever course you choose you will benefit from excellent teaching, well-resourced facilities and a stimulating experience in an exciting multi-disciplinary environment. Up- to- date technology, active links with industry and professional organisations, experienced visiting lecturers and artists in residence ensure you are prepared for your chosen career in the creative industries. All of our degree courses are available as four-year extended degrees when taken in combination with our Foundation Year Art, Media, Design.

We also offer an Art, Media, Design BA Hons which is a flexible and diverse triple-subject course for those who wish to follow a career in the creative and cultural industries and who would prefer a broad understanding of the fields of art, media and design.

Undergraduate and Foundation Degree Courses include:

Art, Media, Design BA Hons (single)
Cinematics BA Hons (single)
Computer Animation (2D and 3D) BA Hons (single)
Design BA Hons (single, joint)
Fashion Jewellery Foundation Degree (FDA)
Film and Broadcast Production BA Hons (single)
Fine Art BA Hons (single, joint)
FurniturImage of Art, Media & Design Courses in Londone and Product Design BA Hons (single, joint)
Graphic Design BA Hons (single)
Illustration BA Hons (single)
Interactive Media BA Hons (single)
Interior Design Foundation Degree (FDA)
Interior Design and Technology BA Hons (single, Joint)
Jewellery BA Hons (single)
Jewellery and Silversmithing Design Foundation Degree (FDA)
Media Arts BA Hons (single)
Motion Graphics BA Hons (single)
Music Technology (Audio Systems) BSc Hons (single, joint)
Music Technology (Sound for Media) BA Hons (single)
Musical Instruments BA/BSc Hons (single, joint)
Musical Instruments Foundation Degree (FDA)
Polymer Engineering BEng Hons / BSc Hons (single, joint)
Polymer Science and Engineering HNC
Product Design BSc Hons (single)
Promotional Media BA Hons (joint)
Restoration and Conservation BSc Hons (single)
Sports Product Design BSc Hons (single)
Textile Design BA Hons (single, joint)

Postgraduate Courses:

The department offers a broad range of full and part-time postgraduate courses in art, media and design disciplines. These include Taught MA’s, MA’s By Research, Mphil and Phd. We also offer a three month International Pre-Masters (graduate certificate) course for international students, which combines preparation for postgraduate study in a creative discipline with English Language classes.

Taught MA courses include:

Audio Visual Production MA
Communications Management MA
Conservation of Decorative Surfaces MA
Photos of Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design, LondonCurating the Contemporary MA
Design Research for Disability MA
Digital Film and Animation MA
Film Production MA ( Previous title: Audio Visual Production)
Fine Art MA
Furniture Design MA
Graphic Design MA
Interior Design MA
Jewellery Design MA
Manufacture and Design for Polymer Products MSc
Photography MA
Plastics Product Design MSc
Plastics Product Design with Marketing MSc
Polymer Science and Engineering MSc
Product Design MA
Textile Design MA

We also offer a wide variety of Short and Part-time Courses.

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