UAL Art & Design Foundation Diploma Level 3

This intensive post A Level Art and Design programme is designed to prepare you for entry to higher education (BA degree or HND).You will experience the areas of fine art, 3D design, textiles and fashion, graphic design and photography before specialising in a chosen field.

The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design gives you the opportunity to explore your creative potential and specialist area of study. Part one of the course introduces you to the underpinning processes and principles of art and design practice. Part two of the course provides stretch and challenge and will enable you to develop knowledge and understanding within your chosen discipline. You will need to demonstrate an increasing level of independence in preparation for study at degree level, and in the preparation of portfolios ready for university. Part three of the course enables you to negotiate, plan and deliver a personal project. Students will take responsibility for their own learning by proposing and realising a project that integrates planning, research, ideas, methods, evaluation, reflection and future progression and professional opportunities. This course is also available for adult learners.

The qualification has been designed to encourage exploration, experimentation and risk taking, which will extend the learners' critical independence and enable them to demonstrate a full understanding of the relevant standards required to achieve progression to higher education.

Awarded by UAL Awarding Body you will achieve a UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design on completion of this course.

UAL Awarding Body believes in transformative education. They design and award creative qualifications that empower and inspire educators to help students reach their potential. UAL Awarding Body is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation and currently offers qualifications in Art and Design, Fashion Business and Retail, Creative Media Production and Technology, Music Performance and Production and Performing and Production Arts. They are also the UK’s leading provider of the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Their qualifications have high retention and achievement rates because they are flexible, responsive and relevant to industry needs, and facilitate student progression. University of the Arts London (UAL) is Europe’s largest specialist art and design university, comprising six renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.

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Entry Requirements

You will need 2 A Levels, preferably one in an art related subject or a Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design. You will also need to provide a portfolio of art work at interview.

Delivery and Assessment

The course is assessed at three points during the year through a range of portfolio briefs, group critiques and an essay. You are required to produce a portfolio of art work and exhibit work developed during part three of the course in an end of year show. Alongside your practical outcomes you will need to keep a journal where you reflect and analyse your practice in relation to the work of contemporary art and design practitioners.

Progression Opportunities

Upon graduation, you can progress to university to study a full honours degree or HND either at Birmingham Metropolitan College or further afield.

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UAL Art & Design Foundation Diploma Level 3

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* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.