https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/courses/find-your-course/art-design/ug/2017-18/decorative-arts?syslocat=0&tabID=1&courseID=113265 Accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers, Decorative Arts at NTU is one of the most established 2D and 3D design and craft-based courses in the UK. Working from your own studio area, you can embrace new digital technologies and more traditional methods of making. Live projects, study visits and work placements will support your studio practice and personal development. This course is ideal if you’re aspiring to launch a career in the homeware, interior or giftware sectors, working in retail, buying, design, marketing, merchandising, art direction, and consultancy. For designer-makers creating and selling your own work, you’ll gain the commercial skills and knowledge you need to start your own enterprise. When paired with a postgraduate teaching qualification, this course is also an ideal route into a career in teaching art and design. Key features Work with a range of media including paper, plastic, ceramics, textiles, metal and jewellery, wood, and glass. Use the latest industry-standard digital software and machinery. Gain commercial skills and business knowledge to help you set up your own business. Complete short periods of work experience, helping you to gain professional experience and skills. Take part in industry competitions such as the Society of Dyers and Colourists’ annual colour competition, and Texprint. Gain a professionally accredited degree – this is the only craft-based course in the UK to be accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers. Go on international study trips to design capitals like Milan and New York. Work in our dedicated studios and workshops, supported by expert technical staff. Exhibit your work in your final year at our Degree Show in Nottingham, and potentially at New Designers in London. Apply to join a business development programme at The Hive, NTU’s purpose-built centre for entrepreneurship and enterprise. When paired with a postgraduate teaching qualification, this course is an ideal route into a career teaching art and design - at any level. 93% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating. (DLHE Survey 2014-15)

1. Welcome to Nottingham Trent University
School of Art & Design Decorative Arts

3. Fire evacuation procedure
Please proceed via the Atrium area directly through the
fire exits.
Photographs may be taken today during the
presentation please let me know if you would prefer
not to be shot!

4. Notch Film
Image Link to Facebook site
and Dec Arts Notch Video
Nottingham Trent.
“Decorative Arts BA (H)
2013 students, showcase a
film about their course. This
years student degree show
is called Notch "53
designer/makers, ready to
make their mark on the
creative industries…”

5. The Decorative Arts Course
• Established in 1994 at
Nottingham Trent University.
• This is a multidisciplinary Art
and Design course that
provide graduates with the
skills and knowledge to
pursue a career in Art and
Design.
• Picture link,

6. • Students undertaking this course
have the opportunity to explore,
develop and create,
• Working with colour, print, ceramics,
textiles, metal, jewellery, glass, wood
and mould making, plastics and
resins.
A hands on experience

7. DECORATIVE ARTS – DIAGRAM OF 3
YEARS
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
M CONTEXTUAL STUDIES CONTEXTUAL STUDIES CONTEXTUAL STUDIES
T DRAWING & IT DRAWING & IT DRAWING & IT
W SELF DIRECTED STUDY SELF DIRECTED STUDY SELF DIRECTED STUDY
TH PRINT/CERAMICS CERAMICS/PRINT EMB/METAL METAL/EMB GLASS JOHNSON TILE ASSESSMENTS
FR PRINT/CERAMICS CERAMICS/PRINT EMB/METAL METAL/EMB IT SUPPORT
M PROJECT 1 – ONE PROJECT 2: TEN TO INFINITY PROJECT 3 – SELF INITIATED BRIEF
T PROJECT 1 – ONE PROJECT 2: TEN TO INFINITY PROJECT 3 – SELF INITIATED BRIEF
W SELF DIRECTED STUDY SELF DIRECTED STUDY SELF DIRECTED STUDY
TH DRAWING & IT DRAWING & IT DRAWING & IT
FR BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
M CREATIVE PRACTICE CREATIVE PRACTICE CREATIVE PRACTICE
T LIVE TRADING/DISSERTATION LIVE TRADING/DISSERTATION LIVE TRADING/DISSERTATION
W SELF DIRECTED STUDY SELF DIRECTED STUDY SELF DIRECTED STUDY
TH CREATIVE PRACTICE CREATIVE PRACTICE CREATIVE PRACTICE
FR CREATIVE PRACTICE CREATIVE PRACTICE CREATIVE PRACTICE

8. Decorative Art Year One Work
Laura Girardi DA1
Laura Barnes DA1
Catherine Leese DA1

9. Decorative Art Year One WorkRosalind Hutchings DA1
Hannah George DA1

10. Decorative Art Year Two Work
Rosalind Hutchings DA2

11. Decorative Art Year Two Work
Laura Timmons DA2Junko Shiratsu DA2

12. Decorative Art Year Two Work
Anna Hunt DA2
Anna Byers DA2

13. Decorative Art Final Year Work
Rosie Norman Millinery

14. Decorative Art Final Year Work
Caren Barry Wallpaper PrintHannah Hawthorne 3D Wallpaper

15. Decorative Art Final Year Work
Paula Briggs Porcelain

16. Decorative Art Final Year Work
Carly Stafford Stoneware

17. Decorative Art Final Year Work
Harriet Foster Fashion Print

18. Decorative Art Final Year Work
Maya Wallis Red Earthenware

19. Laura McCafferty Fabric Appliqué
Decorative Art Final Year Work
Guardian Weekend ‘SPACE’

20. Creo2014DegreeShow

21. Jean Gregory DA3 2014
Elle Maxwell Emily Stapleton Jeffries

22. SophieRosakDA32014

23. Penny Harold – Joules 2014 Zoe Chapelle – Joules 2014

24. Aisling Chen – DA3 2014 - RCA

25. BethOpiyoDA32014–MADesign
ManagementUniversityofSouthampton

26. Ananaya Bevinakati – 2014 - MA
Philadelphia USA Fashion and Weave

27. New Designers Pulse Award
Winner: Nicola Popplewell, Nottingham Trent
University, BA (Hons) Decorative Arts
Award Prize:
A prize of £500 PLUS a stand at Pulse 2011 which will take
place from 5-7 June 2011 at Earls Court.
This is an unmissable opportunity to get your product in front
of over 6,000 key decision makers!
Judges Comments:
PRODUCT: AN ORIGINAL SOFT TOY CONCEPT
The judges liked the ‘fresh approach to soft toys with good use
of colour and graphics that will delight children and help
development.’
Nicola intends to start a business and will put the prize money
to put products into product and develop the range. ‘The
exposure is so valuable in getting my name out there, and I am
thrilled that I will have my first solo trade show next year.’
Nicola Popplewell went through to the regional finals of the
Lloyds TSB student illustration competition.

28. Emily Phillips - Winner New Designers Pulse Award 2013

29. Karoline Healy DA3 2014 – Winner - Not on the High St Award New Designers 2014

30. A course designed for students to
work in;
• The Interior Design, Home-ware Design or
within the fashion and interior retail sector.
• Art and Design Education.
• Or to set up a practice as a studio
based artist, illustrator or designer maker.

31. Typical Graduate Destinations
• Freelance Designers (Product, Fashion etc)
• Designer Makers (Studio based)
• Product Designers
• Buyers and Specifiers (Retail, Contract etc)
• Stylists
• Art & Design Editorial
• Art Directors for Film and Photography
• Teaching
• Technicians

32. Anna Collette Hunt

33. Esther Patterson - Curiosa and Curiosa

34. RosieNormanMillinery

36. How do we compare
Percentage who receive 1st Class Awards
• 42% Decorative Arts at NTU - 2015
• 35% Design Crafts De Montfort University - 2015
• 35% Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork at UCA- 2015
• 16% Design Crafts Plymouth College of Art 2015

37. How do we compare – Unistats NSS
Percentage who receive 2.1 awards or above
• 71% Decorative Arts at NTU - 2016
• 65% Design Crafts De Montfort University - 2015
• 65% Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork at UCA- 2015
• 56% Design Crafts Plymouth College of Art 2015

38. How do we compare – Unistats NSS
Percentage who go on to work and/or study
within 6 months of graduating
• 85% Decorative Arts at NTU - 2016
• 85% Design Crafts De Montfort University - 2015
• 75% Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery, Metalwork at UCA- 2015
• 85% Design Crafts Plymouth College of Art 2015

39. Entry Requirements
• Lots of enthusiasm
• A keen desire to work in the Art and Design sector
• A good awareness of career options within the creative industries
• A-levels - BBC; or BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM; or
• 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications
• GCSEs - English and Maths or Science grade C.
• GCSE English grade C or above (Literature or Language)
• Current Portfolio of approximately 15 pieces of work
• Overseas students are welcome to apply

40. Thanks for your time from the Decorative Arts Team.
Any questions?
 Erika Meza
illustration
drawing and 2D
Digital
Programming
 Kathy
Dickinson
Textiles
Specialist
 Jude Wensley
Admissions Tutor
and Ceramics
Specialist and
level one year
leader
 Lharne Shaw
Course Leader and
Glass Specialist
Eva Fernades
Martos
Metal/JewelleryCo
urse leader and
3D Digital
Programming 

41. Links
Creo – Student website Dec Arts Presentation OnlineUniversity Web Site
For further enquiries please email;
Lharne.shaw@ntu.ac.uk

42. 10 November 2016
Please remember to take all personal belongings with you as
you leave the room