What is the British Higher School of Design (BHS)? Why is it worth taking a closer look at it and, perhaps, giving your preference?
The British School of Design was founded in Moscow in 2003 with the aim of educating and training students in accordance with 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 Department of Creative Arts in the areas of Art and Design, and the Department of Business in Marketing and Advertising.
The dedicated cooperation of the BHSAD with the University of Hertfordshire lasts from the very moment of its opening. The university itself was founded in 1952, it is one of the best higher educational institutions in all of Great Britain. University campuses are located in the picturesque suburb of London in a completely insignificant distance from the center of the British capital.
Along with the Moscow School of Architecture, the Moscow School of Cinema and the School of Computer Graphics, the British School of Design in Moscow is a consortium of independent educational institutions and provides high-quality creative knowledge in the field of education.
What is the school unique about?
The British School of Design in Moscow is an opportunity to get a European education without leaving Russia. The programs that the institution provides are internationally accredited and certified by the University of Hertfordshire.
Get inspiration
A school is a place of realization of the most original ideas and ideas that go beyond the standards. There is no specific imposed style or movement to which you are obliged to adhere. The school contributes to the development of inherent potential, fresh vision, non-trivial look.
Innovation
The design school is known as one of the few who constantly develops and implements advanced technologies and techniques in their educational programs. Modern studios have unique high-tech equipment.
Strong industry connections
The cooperation list of the school includes more than a hundred Russian and international companies, and this, in turn, is interaction with professionals in this field. The educational institution is also closely connected with the industry. It regularly hosts preparatory courses, lectures, master classes and intensives, 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 Design must fulfill some conditions for admission:
- have an IELTS certificate or pass an exam in English if it is not available;
- provide a personal portfolio;
- get interviewed.
For admission to British programs, it is mandatory to provide an IELTS certificate. If you have this official document with a rating of 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 class schedule and a sufficient amount of independent work.
The duration of studies in British programs in English is 3 years.
- Advertising and marketing. Evening and afternoon forms of training.
- Digital marketing and communication.
- Jewelcrafting.
A full 3-year and partial 6-year form of training is carried out in these areas:
- illustration;
- fashion;
- graphic design;
- visual art;
- industrial and consumer design;
- interior architecture and design.
There are also preparatory introductory courses that help with admission and training 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. Teaching in Russian and English is possible.
Top teachers
The British School of Design in Moscow is the most highly qualified specialists, most of whom are active in their profession and are recognized experts in their field. They not only provide theoretical knowledge, but also share their experience with practical skills.
Summary: reviews and tuition
The statistics of reviews of the British School of Design in Moscow convinces us that all the stated promises and assigned tasks are realized in practice and help to integrate into the profession. In her students, the Britanica arouses a desire to create and develop, instills confidence in its abilities, and dispels unnecessary fears.
The effectiveness of training is evidenced by the success of former students. So, for example, Ekaterina Chekina, a graduate of the basic course of the “Fashion Design” program, is currently engaged in her own brand Lime Blossom, paints, participates in exhibitions, illustrations and PR in the field of music events and various design projects. Since the beginning of 2015, Ekaterina took part in 5 shows, including at the most prestigious venue of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The Lime Blossom brand is in constant sale in stores in Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as in negotiations with foreign sites.
Two more students - Tim Reiter and Vitaliy Urban, graduates of the Design in an Interactive Environment DPO program - are developers of the Hello Baby 2.0 application, which is currently used by more than 120,000 satisfied parents. This application attracted the attention of Apple, which offered the guys their cooperation. Later, interest in investments was also shown by Riki media groups and business angel groups.
The cost of training at the British School of Design in Moscow on the Rummy 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 a year. In addition to the standard form of payment - 2 times a year - the school provides a special installment plan: payments are made monthly and have a slightly higher interest rate.
The next open house day will be on 04/07/2018. The choice in favor of the school a priori cannot be losing, given the many educational and practical benefits that it provides.