Foundation Art & Design (BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design)
This one year, intensive post A Level art and design programme is designed to prepare students for entry to higher education (BA degree or HND). Students will experience the areas of fine art, 3D design, textiles and fashion, graphic design and photography before specialising in a chosen field.
Course content
Stage 1 - Exploratory Researching, recording and responding in art and design Media experimentation in art and design Stage 2 - Pathway Preparation and progression in art and design Information and interpretation in art and design Personal experimental studies in art and design Extended media development in art and design Information and interpretation in art and design Personal experim…
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This one year, intensive post A Level art and design programme is designed to prepare students for entry to higher education (BA degree or HND). Students will experience the areas of fine art, 3D design, textiles and fashion, graphic design and photography before specialising in a chosen field.
Course content
Stage 1 - Exploratory Researching, recording and responding in art and design Media experimentation in art and design Stage 2 - Pathway Preparation and progression in art and design Information and interpretation in art and design Personal experimental studies in art and design Extended media development in art and design Information and interpretation in art and design Personal experimental studies in art and design Extended media development in art and design Stage 3 – Confirmatory Final major project in art and design
- Drawing
- Digital Manipulation
- 3D Design
- Graphic Design/Illustration
- Textile and Fashion Design
- Fine Art
- Art & Design Contextual Studies
Entry Requirements
Two A Levels, one preferably in Art and Design or Graphics or a Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design or related equivalent qualification, plus portfolio of art/design work. Mature students will be considered without formal qualifications but must have a portfolio of artwork. Additional Entry Requirements One A level/ two AS (preferably including an AS/Design subject) National Diploma qualification (preferably in Art or Design) related equivalent qualification plus all candidates must have a portfolio of art/design work.
Delivery & Assessment methods
The delivery is through a series of subject projects for you to discover preferences for pathway study. The course culminates in a student written Final Major Project that is graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction and verified by an External Examiner. The FEED initiative provides award winning collaborative opportunities through high profile visiting speakers, special workshops and events.
Progression
Course graduates can progress onto university to study HND or a full Honours Degree in a specialist area of art and design.
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