Full Time Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Full Time Level 3/4 Fioundation Diploma in Art and Design

To provide students with the knowledge and experience required for the demands of a degree course or career in Art and Design.

Content

Practical skills are the basis for success in the art and design world. Student will be taught how to draw and use the media properly and they will spend a lot of time developing and practising their skills. The formulation of ideas and how to turn them into personal and original work is also covered.

Most time will be spent undertaking work such as drawing, painting and computer work although a regular programme of lectures studying the art and design work of others will run alongside this practical programme. With the support of tutors, students are expected to work independently to determine their own direction and use of time: this is excellent preparation for degree level study.

Degree courses prefer their applicants to have an art foundation diploma and doing the course is still the most popular route into art and design degree courses and careers. This section will explain why.

We will get you ready for your career in art and design by doing the following things:-

• developing your practical skills and thinking to prepare you for degree level work
• teaching you about the many specialist directions within art and design so that you can choose the right one
• preparing you for degree applications and interviews
• preparing you for degree level work

We have a lot of experience of doing these things and we have a very good track record.

Level: 3/4 Course Type: Full Time Entry RequirementsEntry Requirements:

At least 1 A level (grades A to C) in an art or design related subject and 3 GCSEs (grades A to C), or AVCE, or National Diploma in an art or design related subject, or equivalents plus a portfolio of art and design work

Applicants without standard qualifications are still invited to apply providing they can demonstrate relevant experience and commitment

Progression & AssessmentAssessment and Progression:

Assessment

100% coursework. Work is assessed regularly throughout the course using two types of assessment:

- one to one meetings with lecturers with the opportunity to discuss progress

- formal assessment where work is submitted for grading.

Progression

Most art foundation students go on to higher education by doing an HND or degree course in art or design. Students can apply for degree courses anywhere in the country. We place students on the best courses and we have contacts with many art and design degrees.

Duration & LocationDuration:

One year.

Location: Lincoln Newark FeesFees:

Additional course costs

Studio fee at the start of Year One (approx. £50). Course materials (approx. £5 per week). Approx. four one-day educational visits (average £10 each). Five day visit to London in Year Two (approx. £260). Tuition and exam fees only apply to those aged 19 or over on 31/8/10.

16-18
If you are a student aged 16 -18 years old there will be NO fees to pay. Once you have started an individual qualification you will not be liable for fees even if you turn 19 before the end.

19+
Adult students may have to pay some or all of their course fees. Remission is available under certain circumstances, for example in receipt of benefits such as Job Seekers’ Allowance or Housing Benefit