It is considered that generation Y is the generation with the most creative minds. Thus, millennials tend to express themselves through various forms, such as Art and Design.
Degrees in Art and Design aim to empower students to use art as a tool for self-expression. This degree is designed to develop visual perception as well as visual literacy. As a result, students gain practical skills in order to turn their imaginative ideas into reality.
Unlike many programmes, Art and Design courses improve students’ attention to detail, creative thinking, and freedom in the decision-making process.
Art and Design is a competitive industry. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to be equipped with the necessary skills to have higher chances of being employed in this field.
In general, graduates from this degree have a wide range of employment options once they finish their studies. The advantage of an Art and Design course is that you are highly employable for other industries too – there are numerous courses that would help to develop specialised skills for specific careers.
Some particular job areas include – apart from being an artist – community worker, fashion designer, graphic designer, illustrator, advertising executive, and multimedia worker. Many Art and Design graduates find themselves using their skills in marketing, media, or even teaching.
Art and Design degrees are part of Bachelor of Art (BA) Degrees. Courses’ structure and length depend on what type of programme you choose to study and the country where you choose to study. Usually, Art and Design courses are a three-year commitment, although there are countries – like the USA – where you need to study for at least four years.
The most remarkable aspect about this degree is that it emphasises the practical knowledge. Courses are often taught in studios, as a form of workshops. Additionally, students are assessed based on their portfolios of work, which may be exhibited to the public.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the University of Liverpool in the past three years! The first year accommodation is very modern, clean, and students are well looked after by members of staff. One of the accommodations is a lot further from campus (around a 20 minute bus journey) but it is set in a park near to the second and third year living area, and there is a heavily discounted bus ticket (£60) for the year that makes it worth it!!
On my course, I have enjoyed the wealth of knowledge from my lecturers within the field of Psychology as there are a range of specialties that the department have experts in! If you are interested in a specific area, the department are always looking for helpers so it is easily to get involved in research and learn more.
In relation to societies, the University of Liverpool has too many societies to count from standard societies such as Snow Sports, Football, Rugby, Dance etc to more quirky societies such as Hat Soc., BeyBlade Soc., and Karting Soc! There is something for everyone to get involved in and the majority of sports societies are competitive so there is a chance to travel the country to compete!!
Finally, I would highly recommend taking part in a semester abroad as I did this during my second year and it elevated my whole university experience! The university has a number of partner universities across the globe that allow students to study there for four months while experiencing a new culture and way of life. I lived in Canada for four months, in Montreal, and had the best four months of my life living and travelling around Canada and the United States of America!
I did my undergrad in film studies at LJMU and I honestly could not recommend it enough. It has the perfect mix of practical and theory work that prepares you for any job possible in the film industry, from lighting tech to AD. The university lecturers were also very attentive, and I felt comfortable enough with them to seek their help if I ever had an issue or concern, academic or personal. LJMU gave me experiences I would not have got anywhere else, offering summer placements completely free that broadened my horizons. The fact the campus is interspersed around the city also makes it very convenient.
View moreThe library there is good, almost has all the books that students need and it’s quite convenient for students to borrow and return the books. The sports center is quite close to the university so it won’t take long time there.
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