Art & design ual level 3 foundation diploma (2-year fee) part time eve

Course Content:
The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is structured in 3 parts

Part 1: Learning Skills and Context: You will be introduced to a variety of subject areas including: Fine Art; Graphic Design/Illustration; Three Dimensional Design; Printing; Textiles and Fashion, and Crafts. You will also explore fundamental aspects of drawing.
Part 2: Development and Progression: During second part of the course you will work within your chosen specialist area responding to briefs and developing your independence and your individual creativity. You will also continue to develop your drawing skill.
Part 3: Proposal and Realisation: During this final part of the course you will work on a major project within your specialist area where you will integrate your research and ideas into practice. You will be expected to take full responsibility for the direction of your work, through a process of independent learning and exhibit your final major project in an end of year exhibition and assessment.

History and Contextual Studies
Throughout part 1 and 2 you will develop a critical understanding through lectures and gallery visits, your programme will cover historical and contemporary issues and concerns. You will conduct a significant independent research project in the form of a 2,500 word essay to gain an understanding of the location of your practice in the context of contemporary art & design.
Assessment Methods:
Assessment is through formal review by course tutors according to the UAL standards. Your work will be continuously assessed via portfolio/sketch books and project work. You will be given written feedback throughout the course. Informal assessments also take place through critiques and tutor guidance. You are required to pass all the previous stages before being submitted for the final unit. To achieve the whole qualification, you must achieve a pass for all 120 credits that you will submit, via a unitized system. Units 1-4 and 5 & 6 are achieved at pass only. Unit 7 is graded Pass/Merit/Distinction. The grade for Unit 7 constitutes the final qualification grade. It is possible for you to achieve Level 4 in Units 5-7.