Foundation Diploma in Art & Design – 3D Design
England, United Kingdom
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design – 3D Design
A 1-year programme, accredited by the University of the Arts London Awarding Body, designed to prepare you for progressing onto any art and design related degree.
This course will equip you with innovative and experimental approaches to 3D Design and help you build up a creative portfolio to apply to relevant Higher Education courses. You will learn to do object prototyping and design development work. This course is supported by a comprehensive range of workshop facilities for hand and machine making in card, ceramics, glass, plastic, metal and wood, in addition to digital manufacturing equipment including laser cutting and 3D Printing. You will also be exposed to different elements of design such as critical thinking, collaborating with other disciplines, visual and verbal presentation techniques, colour theory, technical drawing and material properties. You need to be passionate, interested in problem solving, and prepared to work hard to excel in the course as well as in the industry.
Preparation for
- 3D Design
- Product Design
- Craft
- Jewellery Design
- Accessories Design
- Sustainable Product Design
- Furniture Design
- Design Crafts
- Applied Craft
- Industrial Design
- Automotive Design.
WE PROVIDE
To help our young artists we provide a portfolio case and art box of essential requisites. Specialism materials are also available in our workshops and studios. We also provide access to all the adobe software (Photoshop, InDesign, Premier Pro, After Effects, and more), free colour printing, access to an in-studio library, a photography studio, and materials needed for printmaking. Our students also have access to our 3D studio which has a laser cutter, 3D printer, vacuum former, and the support of a full-time technician.
UCAS TARIFF
Level 3
The UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design is included in the UCAS tariff and attracts tariff points for each final grade as shown below:
Pass 80 – Merit 96 – Distinction 112
THE AWARD
The UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in 3D Design is quality assured by UAL Awarding Body through a rigorous external moderation process and grades are monitored against agreed national standards. It is also regulated by Ofqual.
Tutor Support
Specialist staff in your chosen subject are timetabled 3 days a week, with staff across the department available Mondays to Fridays.
Studio Access
Students have access to our studios 7 days a week, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm during the weekend.
Awarding Body
University of the Arts London Awarding Body
How your Work is Assessed
Visual and written assignments and projects following the specification set by UAL, the awarding body.
Excursions
Local and national educational trips to museums and galleries within a dedicated research week and across the year.
English Language
Up to 5 hours per week if required
Progression
Higher Education in Art & Design. Guaranteed progression to any of our BA courses on successful completion of the Foundation Diploma.
Educational Level
Completion of High School is needed or a minimum of 1 x Level 3 qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject (i.e. A level) and 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or grade C, including Maths and English and at least one of which should be in a creative arts subject.
Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed.
English Level for International Students
IELTS 4.5+ (no element under 4.0)
Portfolio
Small portfolio required of 10 images or slides. We are looking for an ability to develop creative ideas in addition to presenting personal interests and technical ability.
Portfolio of work showing personal work, school work, finished and prepared which demonstrates a commitment to 3D Design.
A 1-year programme, accredited by the University of the Arts London Awarding Body, designed to prepare you for progressing onto any art and design related degree.
This course will equip you with innovative and experimental approaches to 3D Design and help you build up a creative portfolio to apply to relevant Higher Education courses. You will learn to do object prototyping and design development work. This course is supported by a comprehensive range of workshop facilities for hand and machine making in card, ceramics, glass, plastic, metal and wood, in addition to digital manufacturing equipment including laser cutting and 3D Printing. You will also be exposed to different elements of design such as critical thinking, collaborating with other disciplines, visual and verbal presentation techniques, colour theory, technical drawing and material properties. You need to be passionate, interested in problem solving, and prepared to work hard to excel in the course as well as in the industry.
Preparation for
- 3D Design
- Product Design
- Craft
- Jewellery Design
- Accessories Design
- Sustainable Product Design
- Furniture Design
- Design Crafts
- Applied Craft
- Industrial Design
- Automotive Design.
WE PROVIDE
To help our young artists we provide a portfolio case and art box of essential requisites. Specialism materials are also available in our workshops and studios. We also provide access to all the adobe software (Photoshop, InDesign, Premier Pro, After Effects, and more), free colour printing, access to an in-studio library, a photography studio, and materials needed for printmaking. Our students also have access to our 3D studio which has a laser cutter, 3D printer, vacuum former, and the support of a full-time technician.
UCAS TARIFF
Level 3
The UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design is included in the UCAS tariff and attracts tariff points for each final grade as shown below:
Pass 80 – Merit 96 – Distinction 112
THE AWARD
The UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in 3D Design is quality assured by UAL Awarding Body through a rigorous external moderation process and grades are monitored against agreed national standards. It is also regulated by Ofqual.
Tutor Support
Specialist staff in your chosen subject are timetabled 3 days a week, with staff across the department available Mondays to Fridays.
Studio Access
Students have access to our studios 7 days a week, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm during the weekend.
Awarding Body
University of the Arts London Awarding Body
How your Work is Assessed
Visual and written assignments and projects following the specification set by UAL, the awarding body.
Excursions
Local and national educational trips to museums and galleries within a dedicated research week and across the year.
English Language
Up to 5 hours per week if required
Progression
Higher Education in Art & Design. Guaranteed progression to any of our BA courses on successful completion of the Foundation Diploma.
Educational Level
Completion of High School is needed or a minimum of 1 x Level 3 qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject (i.e. A level) and 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or grade C, including Maths and English and at least one of which should be in a creative arts subject.
Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed.
English Level for International Students
IELTS 4.5+ (no element under 4.0)
Portfolio
Small portfolio required of 10 images or slides. We are looking for an ability to develop creative ideas in addition to presenting personal interests and technical ability.
Portfolio of work showing personal work, school work, finished and prepared which demonstrates a commitment to 3D Design.
