LEVEL 3/4 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA ART & DESIGN-PRE DEGREE

This course is specifically intended to prepare you for entry to Higher Education and future employment in the Creative Industries. You will explore a wide range of 2D and 3D processes in art and design such as 3D, drawing, fine art, textiles, fashion, graphics and photography, designed to help you select a specialist area of study. In the final part of the course you will be involved in proposing, planning, creating and exhibiting a major project. This course is a highly stimulating course which will prepare you for the demands of degree level education.

There will be opportunities to work with practising artists, designers and craftspeople. You will participate in cultural and contextual activities and educational visits to support your studies.

Essential Skills and Wider Skills are undertaken and are an important part of the programme.

How you will gain the qualification

You will be required to gain a pass on each of the units in Stages 1 and 2. Upon completion of the 3rd unit and Final Major Project, you may achieve the overall grade of pass, merit or distinction.

What qualifications you need

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C including English Language and an Art or art related subject preferred grade A* - B. The majority of students will possess A Levels (including one Art related subject) or an equivalent Diploma qualification awarded at Merit or Distinction level.

In all cases entry is by interview to assess your suitability and you must have a portfolio of advanced art work, which includes a substantial number of observational drawings and/or paintings, crafts, textiles, 3D work and photography.

Where to next

Level 3/4 Pre Degree Foundation Diploma Art & Design is highly valued by Higher Education institutions. You can progress onto many of the most prestigious universities in the UK, studying Art, Design and Creative Media courses such as Ceramics, Textiles, Fine Art, Graphics, Illustration, Product Design, Fashion, Film, Photography or Game and Web Design.

This course also prepares you for employment in the Creative Industries.