Foundation Art and Design (pre degree)

Course Overview

If you know you want a career in art and design, this Foundation course is the perfect way to discover your strengths and interests, helping you to decide on your future career path. The course covers a wide range of topics including drawing, painting, basic design, surface and colour, 3D studies, printmaking, photography, digital media, and art and design history. At the start of the course you will explore a wide range of media and methods and then diagnose which area fits your abilities and aspirations. During the Autumn term you will choose to specialise in one of four broad areas for the remainder of the course: 3D design and craft, fashion and textiles, visual communications or fine art. (Students often find that the area they choose is not one they had previously considered). You will have a permanent workstation in a well-lit, purpose-built studio with access to excellent specialist workshops for 3D work, ceramics, printmaking, photography and computer work. You'll receive regular tutorials which focus on your coursework and help you identify your strengths and future progression. During the Autumn and Spring terms you'll go on organised visits to see galleries and exhibitions in London, Bristol and Oxford.

What will I learn?

You will study a range of units including:

> Research record and respond
> Personal and professional development
> Media experimentation
> Preparation and progression
> Personal experimental studies
> Investigation into creative practice, developing specialist practice, extended media development
> Final major project

Entry Requirements

> 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C (9-4) including English and maths and 1 A-Level in a related subject, or equivalent.
> A good portfolio of recent art and/or design work.
> A satisfactory interview.

1. Use your full name not a shortened version, i.e. 'Thomas' rather than 'Tom'
2. If possible, do not use your school email. We will send you important emails in July and August about your course and how to enrol, and you may not be able to access them from your school email
3. Provide your predicted grades – this enables the Admissions Team to assess your application to make sure you have applied for the correct level of course
4. If you are under 18 provide us with a parent/guardian contact with telephone number and email
5. Only apply for one course – if you wish to apply for a second one, please email [email protected] and we will add the course to your existing application
6. If you have previously applied or studied at the College and are applying with a different name or address to the one we have our records from that time, please email [email protected] with the details so we can match up your old record to you current application