About the school

A degree in Creative Arts is designed to provide a route to a creative and innovative career in various industries. The School of Creative Arts at the University of Hertfordshire is ranked 22nd in the world (top in UK) for 'Top 50 Creative Media & Entertainment Schools and Colleges in 2021' (Rookie Awards) and ranked 125th nationally for Interior Design (The Guardian, 2023).

The programmes offered in Egypt focus on the study of digital media design and interior architecture and design. The extensive use of practice-based experience coupled with real-life projects provides our students with ample opportunities to explore their creativity and skills, whether their passion lies in digital media design or in the interior of the built environment. 

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BA Digital Media Design 

About the Degree

Digital Media Design is a key element of the Creative Industries. The BA (Hons) in Digital Media Design equips graduates for a wide variety of careers, including work in computer games, design, management, fashion promotion, film, TV, content creation, and digital media development. Digital media design is used widely in other fields, such as internet content, advertising, training, events, commerce and entertainment. Our practical and professionally focussed programme is reinforced by strong ties to the regional Digital Media industry which offers advice, training, internships, and collaboration. 

Graduates are equipped for employment within Digital Media and have both specific and transferrable skills which are in wide demand in related industry sectors, such as construction, film and TV, engineering and science applications, and the public sector. All graduates can expect to be highly employable within related industries in the Middle East and Africa. Alternatively, some graduates may wish to extend their studies in Egypt, or in the UK, by taking a taught postgraduate or research-based award. 

Our Digital Media Design programme explores the digital field, including multimedia platforms, mobile devices, creating web-based content, interactive video, live performance technology and digital art installations, and creating augmented and virtual reality applications establishing a rich, hybrid area of study for the 21st century. The programme aims to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to become part of Egypt’s digital revolution.   

Students will have the ability to learn how digital media is produced, building a foundation for work in publishing, graphic design, web design, multimedia, arts administration, copywriting, and specialist careers in the art, design, and digital media industries. 

Why this programme?

  • Explore a combination of various digital mediums, platforms and skills. 
  • Our Digital Media Design degree places an emphasis on employability and strong industry links to keep the programme up-to-date and relevant, and build connections.
  • Student projects are not only limited to Digital Media Design and Interior Architecture and Design, as they may expand to include a multitude of creative applications such as fashion, art, product design and jewellery design in order to widen their design and creativity skills. 
  • The school collaborates with professional firms, allowing students to experience the challenges and rewards of the commercial world before graduation, whilst building up an impressive portfolio of work and connections to impress potential employers with. 

What i will study?

Foundation Year

Level Four

Level Five

Level Six

career opportunities

The digital media programme prepares its students for employment through professional development planning, sector analysis, portfolio development, networking, product design, and many other skills. Potential employment prospects include Media Production houses, Graphic & Content Creation, Mobile and Web Applications, Web Designs, and User Experiences in industries such as games, mobile, TV, and web-design. 

BA Interior Architecture and Design

About the Degree

Interior architecture and design is a distinct field that develops a special thought process in creating aesthetic and functional spaces. It focuses on critical and creative thinking, developing an understanding of how interior elements are brought together to accommodate and delight while being functional. The Interior Architecture and Design degree focuses on working with new and existing buildings and spaces and exploring different possibilities for habitation and innovative designs. This programme specializes in the design and production of immersive, innovative and surprising interior spaces. There is a great emphasis on the understanding and use of materials as you explore surface design and detailing. The Interior Architecture and Design degree pursue a progressive and holistic teaching approach as we consider the design process as non-linear or sequential.  

Why this programme?

  • Learn how to create and maintain certain moods and atmospheres with functional, contemporary and innovative interiors.Develop expertise in producing impressive drawings, images and models.
  • Graduates are eligible for associate membership of professional institutions such as The British Interior Design Association, The Society of British Interior Design, and The Chartered • Society of Designer. 
  • Interior Architecture and Design students participate in live projects with a number of commercial and design partners.
  • Student projects are not only limited to Digital Media Design and Interior Architecture and Design, as they may expand to include a multitude of creative applications such as fashion, art, product design and jewellery design in order to widen their design and creativity skills.
  • The school collaborates with professional firms, allowing students to experience the challenges and rewards of the commercial world before graduation, whilst building up an impressive portfolio of work and connections to impress potential employers with. 

Progression Requirements:  From IFP to Level 4

Students are expected to meet the following requirements in the International Foundation Programme (IFP) to progress to Level 4. 
  • Achieve a grade of 60% in Advanced Chemistry.
  • Achieve a grade of 40% in all other modules.

What i will study?

Foundation Year

Level Four

Level Five

Level Six

career opportunities

Interior architects and designers can work on new construction projects or within existing buildings, as an individual practitioner or entrepreneur, within an architectural or interior design company, or as part of a multi-disciplinary design consultancy. They may also move to fields such as retail design and display, production design for stage, film or television, exhibition design, event design, styling of photo shoots, or virtual environments, interactive design and game design. 

BA Fashion and Fashion Business

About the Degree

You’ll learn core design and business skills.
You’ll practice hand rendering techniques to produce technical drawings.
You’ll visualise your designs with 2D and 3D technology.
You’ll become competent in fitting and patterncutting.
We’ll teach you how different fabrics behave and the best way to construct garments.
We’ll examine the issues facing contemporary fashion.
You’ll visit fashion houses to gain insights from industry experts.
You’ll start to understand different management approaches for a complex supply chain.
You’ll study business strategy, theories, and principles.
You’ll develop research, inquiry, and analysis skills.
We’ll explain industry-relevant language, so you’ll feel confident to write reports and design proposals.
you’ll develop photographic, presentation and portfolio skills.

Why this programme?

  • Practical fashion design with an in-depth understanding of business
  • Work with leading designers and brands
  • Showcase work to Industry at the prestigious Graduate Fashion Show in level 6

What will I study?

Foundation Year

Level Four

Level Five

Level Six

career opportunities

Dietitians and nutritionists are employed in both hospital and community settings. In addition, they may work in sports nutrition, food industry, charities, education and research or on a freelance basis. This degree gives you the theoretical knowledge and the practical experience to meet those expectations.

Facilities

Our industry-focussed programmes are designed to meet today’s national economic needs and our students learn in up-to-date facilities, specialist labs, using industry standard equipment and medical simulation suites. Consequently, our graduates are work-ready, with research-based subject knowledge, industry-based practice, and an employment focus to their ambitions

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Advertising Photography Workshop

March 15, 2022

On Thursday, February 24th, UH-GAF’s School of Creative Arts hosted an Advertisement Photography Workshop that took place in the Creative Arts Studio. It was supervised by Dr. Hashem Taher, Dr. Hanzada El Bedewy, and it was attended by our Creative Arts students.

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