Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media

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.

Stage one

During stage one, students will explore broad core principles and working practices in Art, Design and Media which will lead students to discover their preferred area of study. Simultaneously, students will increate their critical comprehension and creative skill sets. The course provides insight into the range of options available for stage two study.

Stage two

The course offers multiple 'specialisms', and you'll choose to study these from mid-November.

The specialism for stage two are:

• Graphic Communication
• 3D – Art, Craft and Design
• Fashion, Costume and Textiles
• Photography
• Fine Art
• Film and Animation
• Illustration

Each specialism has a range of expert tutors, and support from visiting tutors and technical staff. During stage two, you'll engage with several project over 12 weeks and begin to focus your portfolio towards your specialist areas. You'll also make your Higher Education application through UCAS.

Stage three

Stage three consists of a self-initiated project, which is negotiated with your tutor and managed more independently. In this stage, you can put into practice all of the skills that you've learned from the first two stages. The final outcomes are exhibited in TheGallery and studios.