International Foundation Programme - Creative Industries Pathway (2 Terms)

Solent University - QA Higher Education

The International Foundation Programme for Creative Industries at Southampton Solent University has been designed for students who have already completed their High School education overseas meet the demands of undergraduate study in the UK. As such, substantial support is given for language development as well as building your confidence and independence to learn effectively within this academic culture.The Creative Industries Pathway in Southampton introduces you to the key principles and skills in media, art, and design. You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge in an area of which you have a particular interest within the Creative Industries. The aim is to develop your creative capacity and to develop your confidence and skills so that you are able to communicate your ideas effectively. The course involves a Creative Project which allows you to build upon your ideas, well-preparing you to progress on to creative industries or media-related programme at undergraduate level.This Southampton Solent Pathway introduces students to fundamental principles and skills in media, art and design. Through a focus on practical teaching, this Pathway gives students the opportunity to develop the appropriate knowledge in an area of particular interest in the Creative Industries.There is a specific aim to develop students’ creative capacity and so guidance will be given to develop the confidence and skills to communicate ideas. Students will study either an arts-focused or digital media-focused module depending on their target progression course. Furthermore, the Pathway includes a Creative Project module, allowing students to develop their ideas through the initial research stage to the final piece of completed work, providing excellent preparation for undergraduate studies in Creative Industries.

SOLENT UNIVERSITY PATHWAY