University of the Arts London
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
The Foundation Diploma has its own dedicated site on Wilson Road, Camberwell. The year is about creative exploration. You’ll learn which art, design or communication specialism is right for you.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Part 1: Diagnostic Investigation into Creative Practice
You will have an introduction to a wide range of creative practices. This will give you the chance to try different disciplines. This part of the course is about exploration and experimentation.
Part 2: Developing Specialist Practice
In part 2 of the course you will reflect on the knowledge and skills you have developed in part 1. Through a range of activities you will start to think about your own creative ambition. You will consider your own work in relation to your chosen specialist practice.
Part 3: Consolidating Practice
This part of the course gives you the opportunity to take control of your own learning. You will come up with an idea for a project proposal. You will research, write and evaluate your proposal. From this you will produce a body of work for your final assessment. This work will also become part of the college's end of year exhibition.
Pathway and specialist option information:
- Art
- Drawing and Conceptual Practice
- Painting
- Photography and Time Based Media
- Sculpture
- Communication
- Animation and Film
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Design
- Design for Theatre, Screen and Performance
- Textile Craft
- 3D, Product and Spatial Design
Program Outcome
This mode is best if you are very confident in your future direction. It allows you to apply direct to one of the pathways.
The specialist mode pathways to choose from are:
- Art
- Communication
- Design
You will gain an introduction to the specialist options within your chosen pathway.
Art:
- Drawing and Conceptual Practice
- Painting
- Photography and Time-Based Media
- Sculpture
Communication:
- Animation and Film
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
Design:
- Design for Theatre, Screen and Performance
- Textile Craft
- 3D, Product and Spatial Design
Please be aware:
We may offer you a place on the course, but in a different mode to the one on your application form.
The Foundation Diploma at Camberwell does not have a Fashion pathway. You should apply to the Foundation Diploma at Central Saint Martins for this pathway.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Throughout the diploma, students have a personal tutor who ensures they receive the appropriate guidance to prepare them for Higher Education. This involves preparing an application and developing a portfolio of subject specific work.
Foundation Diploma students will be encouraged to progress to undergraduate study within the University of the Arts London. Our foundation and undergraduate academic staff will be on hand to support and guide students through the application process.
Our diploma graduates typically go on to take up their first choice degree at undergraduate level, with a high number continuing their studies within the University. Our students can also progress to courses throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.