Art & Design BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies

Course code: FTT025

School of Creative Industries

The Programme

This course helps you to make informed decisions about which specialism (eg graphic design, photography, fashion design, textile design, fine art and illustration) you wish to follow. Most students then develop a high quality portfolio for successful progression to higher education or employment in the creative industries. There are three stages. The exploratory stage in the Autumn term covering four units, the pathway stage in the Spring term working in specialist areas covering three units and the confirmatory stage in the Summer term, producing two final units and culminating in a public exhibition of student work. This course enables you to develop a strong portfolio of individual work to progress to higher education on a wide range of courses including fine art, fashion design, textile design, graphic design, illustration, photography or any other discipline that requires you to demonstrate your creative potential.

The Programme Content

The course helps students to make informed decisions about which specialism (eg graphic design, photography, fashion design, textile design, fine art, illustration ) they wish to follow. Most students then develop a high quality portfolio for successful progression into higher education.

There are three stages. The exploratory stage in the Autumn term covering four units, the pathway stage in the Spring term working in specialist areas covering three units, and the confirmatory stage in the Summer term producing two final units and culminating in a public exhibition of student work. Most students will have studied a two year A Level programme including an Art and Design A Level, or a BTEC National Art and Design, Photography or Graphic Design course. Alternatively, applicants are required to demonstrate their commitment and ability with a portfolio of work. A small number may have only completed an AS Level programme before progressing to the foundation course. One year full time Le

Entry Requirements

Most students will have completed a two year A Level programme including an Art and Design A Level, or a BTEC Diploma in Art and Design, Photography or Graphic Design. Alternatively, applicants are required to demonstrate their commitment and ability with a portfolio of work. A small number may have completed an AS Level programme before progressing to the foundation course.

Costs

You will need to buy some basic equipment plus sketchbooks at the beginning of the course which will cost approximately £60. There will be a studio fee to cover the cost of basic materials of £90 for the year*.

Venue

Tiverton, Main Site

Progression

Career opportunities within the creative industries are many and varied. Many students progress to higher education and some seek direct employment immediately after completing the foundation course.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.