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UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Course Information

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  • Course Type Post Level 3 Extension Course
  • Subject Area Art and Design
  • Qualification University of the Arts London (UAL) Diploma
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Centre for Creative Industries
  • Course Length 1 year
  • Start Date September Yearly
  • End Date June Yearly
  • Fee Free to 18 year olds, then £3,300
  • Reduced Fee

    See below

  • Course Code Please note that you will not be able to apply via UCAS for this course.
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This is a progression course and you must have successfully completed a Level 3 course.

Overview

This intense and exciting year-long course gives you the opportunity to explore various art and design approaches, experiment with a range of materials and processes and build a portfolio of work to support progression to Higher Education or the workplace. You will gain an insight into a wide range of disciplines, such as painting, printmaking, 3D making, fashion, textiles, architecture, photography, film, illustration, graphic design and drawing.

Who is this course for?

Choose this course if you have enjoyed your A Levels/Extended Diploma/IB and want to refine your skills and establish your own artistic style.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Explore new ways of working in your studio practice, supported by critical and contextual academic study
  • Have the opportunity to visit regional, national and international galleries
  • Build a portfolio of work to take you to the next stage of your career
  • Show off your talents and exhibityour work in the Summer Show
Assessment

Your coursework will be assessed throughout the year.

Entry requirements

Eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. Also, you should normally have a minimum of five subjects at GCSE or above and will have completed an A Level/IB programme or Extended Diploma in Art and Design. You may be interviewed for this course and have to present a portfolio of work that demonstrates an interest in, and a curiosity about, the visual world and a desire to communicate this to a wider audience.

Progression and careers

Many of our students go on to study at some of the UK’s leading arts universities.

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