Module choices in Creative Arts

Please follow the guidance on the information sheet very carefully. If you apply to study modules that are not permitted by your School/Department, your learning agreement may be returned to you.

Number of credits

Number of credits:

The recommended number of ECTS per semester is 30 ECTS credits (60 每日吃瓜 credits). Students are advised not to exceed this recommendation.

Module options

Restrictions may apply, based on your previous level of experience in any given subject area.

Students applying to the Fine Art, Fashion Design and Technology and Textile Design pathways will be required to submit a portfolio to support their application. 

Students applying to Fashion Design and Technology will be invited to attend a short Microsoft Teams meeting.

The Exchange Co-ordinator will discuss the suitability of your module choices with you in more detail if required.

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Modules marked with feature Sensitive Content

Semester 1

Module Code Module Title ECTS Credits

Pathway 1 (Fine Art)*

26ACA111 Creative Production 1 5
26ACA170 Materials And Process 15
26ACA171 Experimental Practice 10

Pathway 2 (Fine Art)*

26ACB270 Evolving Practice 15
26ACB271 Identifying Key Themes in Contemporary Art Theory 10
26ACB272 Professional Practice in Fine Art 5

Pathway 3 (Textile Design)*

26ACA111 Creative Production 1 5
+26ACA190 Textile Design Practice 15
26ACA191 Textile Design Perspectives 10

Pathway 4 (Textile Design)*

+26ACB290 Design for commercial practice 15
+26ACB291 Research Methods for Textiles 10
26ACB292 Professional and Business Practice 5

Pathway 5 (Fashion Design and Technology)* *

+26ACB261 Advanced Digital Design Processes 10
26ACB262 Sustainable Design Systems 15
26ACB292 Professional and Business Practice 5

Pathway 6 (Graphics)

26ACA111 Creative Production 1 5
26ACA180 Creative Process 15
26ACA181 Type & Image 10

Pathway 7 (Graphics)

26ACB280 Visual Storytelling 15
26ACB281 Design Systems 10
+26ACB282 Professional Practice 5

Semester 2

Module Code Module Title ECTS Credits

Pathway 8 (Fine Art)*

26ACA115 Creative Production 2 5
26ACA172 Instigating Practice 15
26ACA173 Research And Writing For Practice 10

Pathway 9 (Fine Art)*

26ACB273 Establishing Practice 15
26ACB274 Curating and Exhibiting Art Practices 10
AND Choose 1 option from the options list

Pathway 10 (Textile Design)*

26ACA115 Creative Production 2 5
+26ACA192 Trends, Techniques and Applications 15
26ACA193 Textiles Futures 10

Pathway 11 (Textile Design)*

26ACB293 Emerging Design Methods 15
26ACB294 Digital Design Processes 10
AND Choose 1 option from the options list

Pathway 12 (Graphics)

26ACA115 Creative Production 2 10
26ACA182 Branding 15
26ACA183 Visual Practices 10

Pathway 13 (Graphics)

26ACB283 Audience & Experience 15
26ACB284 Design Thinking 10
AND Choose 1 option from the options list

Semester 2  - Options (choose one)

Module Code Module Title ECTS Credits
26ACB201 Arts Management 5
+26ACB203 Re-imagining Communities 5
26ACB204 Creative Placemaking 5
26ACB208 Drawing Characters: Representation and Identity 5
+26ACB213 Fashion to Function: Designing Clothing and Wearable Products 5
26ACB214 Co-Designing Products with Generative AI 5
26ACB216 Creative Enterprise 5
26ACB217 BioDesign 5
26ACB219 Object Studies 5
26ACB220 Shaping a World That Functions: 5
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Action 5

* Students applying to the Fine Art, Fashion Design and Technology and Textile Design will be required to submit a portfolio to support their application. 

** As part of the application process, students applying to Fashion Design and Technology will be invited to attend a short Microsoft Teams meeting.

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Can I choose modules from other Schools/Departments?

No, you must choose all your modules from within Creative Arts.

You must take all your modules in Creative Arts on a specific programme in a particular year.  This arrangement prevents you from having any timetable clashes.

Exchange Co-ordinator

Dr Emilene Zitkus

Contact the Creative Arts School