Pre-degree

UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Design and Media)

Duration

1 Year. Full-time.

Entry Requirements

Minimum: 1 A Level A-C grade OR 2 AS Levels A-C grade AND 4 GCSE’s A-C grade including English and preferably Mathematics OR a IB of 24 points or more OR equilivent qualifications.

Term Starts

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These Diplomas are taught in three stages. Throughout each stage, you will learn about the range of Higher Education opportunities and subject areas available after you complete your Diploma.

Stage 1 ‘Exploratory’

Your first stage features a series of introductory projects focusing on the core disciplines of:

  • media experimentation
  • observation skills
  • recording and research techniques
  • contextual studies.

Art, Design and Media students will then explore a range of different subject areas, including:

  • graphic Design
  • fashion and textiles design
  • lens-based media (animation, photography, film and video, broadcasting and sound design)
  • three-dimensional design (architecture, interior, product, set and interactive design)
  • life drawing.

Media Production students will explore the following subject areas:

  • moving Image (animation, film and video and broadcasting)
  • digital photography
  • sound design.

These specialist projects will help you develop a sense of where your skills and interests lie so that you can confidently choose the next stage of the course.

Stage 2 ‘Pathway’

Here, you will deepen and develop specialist knowledge within your chosen subject area. This will enable you to plan your next steps in entering Higher Education or your chosen career path. We will encourage you to look and work beyond narrow definitions, and to collaborate with staff and students from other disciplines. This enriching experience will help you achieve a good understanding of art, design and communication practices. During this stage you will also develop a proposal for a final major project of study.

Stage 3 ‘Confirmatory’

During the final stage, you will undertake and complete a major seven-week project, reflecting on your chosen specialist area and your planned progression path. This project will culminate in a public exhibition of your work.

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