Diploma in Art & Design - Foundation Studies
Postgraduate
Online
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Methodology
Online
Designed for post A-Level students, our Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies acts as a preparative year, giving you the chance to explore a range of creative subjects before committing to an undergraduate degree in a specific area of art and design.
You’ll have access to our industry-standard facilities and will be supported by teams of subject-specialist lecturers. Most lecturers are active within their own fields as professional designers, artists and researchers.
About this course
Working in and amongst our undergraduate and postgraduate students as part of our uniquely creative community, you’ll be able to observe first-hand and choose which degree option might suit you best.
As a Foundation student, you’ll be on campus for at least three days a week, with your own dedicated studio space. If you’re also studying English and/or Maths as part of your programme, you’ll attend for longer.
The first part of your year will be spent investigating different areas of art and design, identifying your strengths and personal interests. As the year progresses, you’ll have more freedom to specialise and direct your route through the course. This will help you grow as an artist or designer and determine in which creative direction your academic path and future career may lie.
Reviews
Subjects
- Design
- Art design
- Art
Course programme
- Stage one
- Stage two
- Stage three
The first part of your year will be spent delving into different areas of art and design, identifying your strengths and interests.
- View the course summary from 2016 entry
Please note, syllabus content indicated is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change.
Course stages-
Learning Skills and Context
Through a structured programme of drawing and visual studies, you’ll identify your skills, strengths and interests. You’ll also develop practical abilities in 2D and 3D, helping you to make an informed choice for specialist study.
As the year progresses, you'll have more freedom to specialise. This helps you to grow as an artist and determines which creative direction your academic path and future career may lie in.
- View the course summary from 2016 entry
Please note, syllabus content indicated is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change.
Course stages-
Development and Progression
You'll choose to specialise in one pathway from graphic design, illustration, photography, film, 3D design, fashion, textiles and fine art.
The course finishes with an end of year show on campus.
- View the course summary from 2016 entry
Please note, syllabus content indicated is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change.
Course stages-
Proposal and Realisation
You’ll bring together all your newly developed skills, knowledge and understanding in art, craft, design and communications to plan and fulfil a major project, resulting in an exhibition.
- View the course summary from 2016 entry
Please note, syllabus content indicated is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change.
Course stagesDiploma in Art & Design - Foundation Studies