Having studied for my Art & Design Foundation Diploma at Manchester Metropolitan University, I was eager to go back and see what this years students had produced in what was probably going to be one of the most creatively free years of their education! It was lovely to go back and see old friends and tutors, and the work did not disappoint. As well as checking out the Foundation work, I also took the opportunity to check out the degree show too. Here's a round up of my favourite work!
For anyone considering doing an Art & Design Foundation course, or even studying at MMU, I would highly recommend it. You get to dedicate an entire year to producing creative work that YOU want to produce. Of course you're lead by briefs, but there's a lot of freedom in how you respond to them. Looking back, I took for granted the amount of creative freedom I had, and I really miss producing work that satisfied ME and not my tutor or client.
As for Manchester Metropolitan University, I can only talk for the Benzie building. If this is where your prospective course is held then you're very lucky! Not only is the building visually stunning - with a dramatic staircase running the up the entire six floors, alongside open plan studying spaces with glass walls creating a welcoming and open atmosphere - the facilities are excellent! There are so many Macs and PC's to work at, and there's a huge array of workshops to participate in, including bookbinding, letterpress and screen printing, and an equipment store that is open ALL DAY!
If you're in the area, I hope you got the chance to check it out!
Aderyn x
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