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FdA Musical Instruments

The Edward James Foundation
Full-time2 YearsSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
C /62
Graduate Salary
£24,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction
66%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
N/A

About this course

Your own bench in the workshop with access 8.30am - 9pm, seven days a week* A professional environment that encourages a business-like approach Lectures, tutorials and demonstrations Study tours and visits to specialist collections To learn basic tool skills and advance to decorative and head carving, purfling design and motif To study instrument design, history and playing To complete up to three instrument-making projects a year (you will be able to keep the first instrument you make and keep additional instruments for a nominal fee to cover the cost of materials). To have access to a separate machine shop, varnishing room and photography space To develop skills in machine setting, woodtur

Syllabus & Modules

Typical curriculum
Year 1 Modules
3 items
Visual Language & Composition
Core
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Studio Practice I
Core
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Contemporary Art & Design History
Core
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Year 2 Modules
3 items

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey - 20 respondents (54% response rate)

79%
Teaching Quality
70%
Assessment & Feedback
71%
Academic Support
61%
Organisation
71%
Learning Resources
57%
Student Voice

Tuition FeesVerified

Published annual tuition cost at The Edward James Foundation Limited.

£9,535
Per academic year (UK Home)
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Government Student Loan

Eligible UK students do not pay upfront. Covered by SFE tuition fee loans.

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Entry Qualifications

A-level
45%
Degree
20%
No qualifications
20%
Other HE
5%
Other
5%

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