What is the British Higher School of Design (BHSAD)? Why should you seriously look at it and, perhaps, give your preference?
The British School of Design was founded in Moscow in 2003 to educate and train students to meet international standards. This is a serious educational center specializing in professional education in the creative field. The key point is the close cooperation of the school with the University of Hertfordshire in the UK, namely with the Faculty of Creative Arts - in the direction of "Art" and "Design", and the Faculty of Business in "Marketing" and "Advertising".
BHSAD's dedicated partnership with the University of Hertfordshire has been going on since its inception. The university itself was founded in 1952, it is one of the best higher educational institutions in the whole of the UK. The university campuses are located ina picturesque suburb of London in a very small distance from the center of the British capital.
Along with the Moscow School of Architecture, the Moscow School of Film and the School of Computer Graphics, the British School of Design Moscow is part of a consortium of independent schools and provides high quality creative learning in education.
What makes the school unique?
The British School of Design in Moscow is an opportunity to get a European education without leaving Russia. The programs provided by the educational institution are internationally accredited, certified by the University of Hertfordshire.
Get inspired
School is a place for the implementation of the most original ideas and ideas that go beyond the standards. There is no certain imposed style or current, which is obligated to adhere to. The school contributes to the development of inherent potential, fresh vision, non-trivial view.
Innovation
The School of Design is known as one of the few that constantly develops and implements advanced technologies and methods in its educational programs. Unique high-tech equipment is located in modern studios.
Strong industry ties
The school's cooperation list includes more than a hundred Russian and international companies, and this, in turn, interaction withprofessionals in this area. The educational institution is also closely connected with the industry. Preparatory courses, lectures, workshops and intensives are regularly held here, as well as open days where you can meet world-famous designers, representatives of art companies and just like-minded people.
What is required for admission
Applicants to the British Higher School of Art and Design must meet certain admission requirements:
- have an IELTS certificate or take an English exam if you don't have one;
- provide a personal portfolio;
- pass an interview.
For admission to British programs, it is mandatory to provide an IELTS certificate. If you have this official document with a score above 6 points, you do not need to take a language test.
Effective educational programs
Highly effective educational programs allow you to achieve significant results in the shortest possible time and significantly improve your qualification level. All this is facilitated by specially developed methods, an intensive schedule of classes and a sufficient amount of independent work.
The duration of study in British programs in English is 3 years.
- Advertising and marketing. Evening and daytime education.
- Digital marketing and communications.
- Jewellery.
Full 3-year and partial 6-year formtraining is carried out in the following areas:
- illustration;
- fashion;
- graphic design;
- visual art;
- industrial and consumer design;
- interior architecture and design.
There are also preparatory introductory courses to help with admission and study in undergraduate programs.
- Introduction to "Business" and "Marketing".
- Introduction to "Art" and "Design".
The duration of the courses is from 2 to 9 months, depending on the direction. Russian and English teaching languages are possible.
Top teachers
British School of Design in Moscow are highly qualified specialists, most of whom are active professionally in their speci alty and are recognized experts in their field. They not only provide theoretical knowledge, but also share their experience of practical skills.
Summary: reviews and tuition fees
Statistics of reviews of the British School of Design in Moscow convinces that all the stated promises and tasks are implemented in practice, helping to integrate into the profession. In its students, "Britanka" awakens the desire to create and develop, inspires self-confidence, and dispels unnecessary fears.
The success of former students testifies to the effectiveness of training. So, for example, Ekaterina Chekina, a graduate of the basic course of the Fashion Design program, is currently working on her own brand Lime Blossom, painting, participating inexhibitions, is engaged in illustration and PR in the field of musical events and various design projects. Since the beginning of 2015, Ekaterina has taken part in 5 shows, including one at the most prestigious Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The Lime Blossom brand is on permanent sale in stores in Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as in negotiations with foreign sites.
Tim Reiter and Vitaly Urban, graduates of the Design in Interactive FVE program, are two other students who are the developers of the Hello Baby 2.0 application, which is currently used by more than 120,000 happy parents. This application attracted the attention of Apple, which offered the guys their cooperation. Later, Riki media groups and business angel groups also showed interest in investing.
The cost of studying at the British School of Design in Moscow on the Rommian program varies from 300,000 to 400,000 rubles per year, depending on the chosen course and direction. The British program is 475,000 rubles per year. In addition to the standard form of payment - 2 times a year - the school provides a special program for installment payments: payment is made monthly and has a slightly higher interest rate.
The next open day will be held on 7.04.2018. The choice in favor of the school a priori cannot be a losing one, given the many educational and practical benefits that it provides.
