Art, Design and Fashion
Art & Design - Foundation Diploma - Full Time - Level 3/4
Course Title
Art & Design - Foundation Diploma - Full Time - Level 3/4
Course Code
C000437
Mode of Study
FULL TIME
Location
Start
09/09/2019
End
19/06/2020
Number of Weeks
33
Cost
5421
Entry Requirements
18 years old or over with one A Level, preferably in a creative subject or a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design or an equivalent Level 3 qualification. Five GCSEs grade 4 or above.
Leads on to
You may choose to progress on to a relevant Level 4 qualification such as an HNC or Foundation Degree. Paths to a Univesity, apprenticeship or employment are also available.
Additional Information
Lecturers on the course are experienced Higher Education tutors with a breadth of industry knowledge across diverse career paths. You will benefit from working with the wider HE staff and students team linking with other Art & Design disciplines. You will also enjoy regular gallery visits and an overseas residential visit. Previous trips have included Barcelona, Berlin, Florence and Lisbon.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Throughout your foundation diploma, you will learn new techniques across different art and design disciplines.
To determine your strengths and help progress your career path, a portfolio of work will be the main assessment of the course.
You will also get the chance to work in large studio spaces where you will receive regular tutor contact and support. You will also have access to specialist workshops and equipment to best combine theory work with practice.
This diploma will also teach you IT and computer design skills, the skills of problem solving to specific issues you have during a project and how to generate ideas for a specific briefs.
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You will study in three stages:
- Stage 1
You will explore different art disciplines including fine art, fashion, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, 3D design, lens based media and illustration.
- Stage 2
This is when you will specialise in chosen area of Art & Design and produce a portfolio of work. This will be supported by specialist workshops and demonstrations.
- Stage 3
For your final project you will set your own brief and create work for the end of year art exhibition. This will be the culmination of all your learning, skill and knowledge acquisition from the Foundation diploma.