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Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Overview
This one-year foundation course gives you the chance to explore different creative areas before choosing the subject you want to take a degree in.
It's the perfect way to find your creative voice and to boost your existing skills and portfolio if they’re not quite up to degree standard – or you might just like to enjoy a year of being creative before moving on to something else. After successful completion of this course, students are awarded the widely recognised UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3).
Guaranteed place on a BA degree at AUB upon successful completion (except the Acting and Creative Writing courses, which require auditions or written submissions).
Course information
This course is geared towards the preparation of a portfolio of work to support your application to a Higher Education course. Throughout the course, your practical studio work will be supported by a programme of contextual studies in art and design. You can view the full specification from awarding body UAL.
Please note that fees and funding, including the availability of maintenance loans for the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media are different from our Undergraduate courses. Please visit our Fees and Financial Support page for more information.
The Foundation Diploma sets out to help students discover a preferred area of practice. You'll develop core learning skills and extend your understanding of creative processes in preparation for undergraduate study or employment. This is an intensive course that provides high level insight into contemporary creative practices and the potential to focus studies into specialist areas.
Students will develop sound understanding of the creative process and skills that prepare students fully for progression in our purpose build Foundation buildings with state-of-the-art studios.
See what our students are doing
A Foundation diploma is the perfect way to begin your creative pathway. Take a look at the gallery below to find out more about the work that our Foundation students have been making.
"Foundation is the heart of the creative industries, we encourage students to push their boundaries, take risks and experiment with new exciting ways of creating. Through a mix of specialisms, students can take control of their journey and use the course as a springboard into the wide range of undergraduate courses we have to offer. At the same time, students are able to explore the interplay of the disciplines to support the building of their portfolio."
Meet our course team
You’ll be taught by specialist lecturers and technicians on the Foundation course. You can find out more about staff by browsing their profiles below.
Joshua Read
Course Leader - Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Hester Poole
Lecturer - Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Demeter Dykes
Lecturer - Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Stephanie Horan
Pathway Leader (Graphics) - Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Rachel Larkins
Lecturer - Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Kevin Lawton
Senior Technician - Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Marcus Voss
Technician Demonstrator - Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Perri Scott
Technician Demonstrator - Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Jason Bascombe
Technician Demonstrator...
Rob Amey
Rob Amey is a photographer and filmmaker whose work explores the multifaceted relationship between spirituality, technology...
Tereza Tzelepaki
FAD and IFD Technician Demonstrator
Awards
Our Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media was delighted to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating in its 2023 Ofsted inspection. Find out more in our news, and also read the full report.