Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
England, United Kingdom
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
A 1-year programme, designed to prepare you for progressing onto any Art and Design related degree.
Accredited by the University of the Arts London Awarding Body, this 1-year course is fundamental if you want to progress to university to study Art & Design at degree level.
It will give you the opportunity to explore a wide range of art and design disciplines before you select specialised degree courses.
At CSVPA we have an outstanding track record of helping students progress onto some of the best Art & Design universities, unlocking a world of opportunity for them. We have 8 different art and design specialism Pathways, covering subjects as listed below (please go to Pathways section for more information). These give you the freedom to experiment, providing a highly personable method of learning that nurtures, educates, and encourages you.
Before you join us you will be sent further information and video links to help you choose your specialism pathway. If you remain unsure when you arrive, it is possible to change pathway at the end of Unit 1 project 1 or 2.
WE PROVIDE
To help our young artists we provide an artist pack on arrival, with the essential tools to start project work. 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) and free colour printing, access to an in-studio library resources, Photography facilities, and materials needed for printmaking, plus access to our 3D workshop with a laser cutter and 3D printer and vacuum former.
You will be actively supported through a hands-on approach, extensive contact time with your tutors and access to the materials and equipment you need to reach your full potential.
THE AWARD
The UAL level 3 & 4 Foundation Diploma in Art & 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.
FIRST TERM
At the beginning of the first term you will complete an induction week where you will get to know Tutors and students from your own and other pathways. You will undertake some collaborative projects in the first term to make connections, broaden your skills and develop versatility. Having selected a specialism before arriving, CSVPA lecturers and pathway leaders will support and advise you, in making informed university course choices and build your portfolio. You will build confidence in discussing and presenting your work to you tutor and to others and document your creative process through a digital learning journal. Your learning journal is submitted weekly through our VLE Canvas which enables your Tutor to regularly check it and give you feedback.
SECOND TERM
In the second term, you will apply the skills gained in your first term to a number of projects and live briefs from within your specialism discipline. You will also explore a variety of themes relevant to environmental, social, and political issues as you develop your critical and contextual skills and prepare for university interviews.
THIRD TERM
In the third term, you will consolidate your practice through an agreed proposal and self-directed project.
All learning takes place in person in dedicated and equipped specialist Studios, We also use Teams to record key practical and digital demonstrations and lectures, so that you can access this information again should you need it. Teams also enables us to record key practical and digital demonstrations and lectures, so that you can access this information again should you need it.
A 1-year programme, designed to prepare you for progressing onto any Art and Design related degree.
Accredited by the University of the Arts London Awarding Body, this 1-year course is fundamental if you want to progress to university to study Art & Design at degree level.
It will give you the opportunity to explore a wide range of art and design disciplines before you select specialised degree courses.
At CSVPA we have an outstanding track record of helping students progress onto some of the best Art & Design universities, unlocking a world of opportunity for them. We have 8 different art and design specialism Pathways, covering subjects as listed below (please go to Pathways section for more information). These give you the freedom to experiment, providing a highly personable method of learning that nurtures, educates, and encourages you.
Before you join us you will be sent further information and video links to help you choose your specialism pathway. If you remain unsure when you arrive, it is possible to change pathway at the end of Unit 1 project 1 or 2.
WE PROVIDE
To help our young artists we provide an artist pack on arrival, with the essential tools to start project work. 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) and free colour printing, access to an in-studio library resources, Photography facilities, and materials needed for printmaking, plus access to our 3D workshop with a laser cutter and 3D printer and vacuum former.
You will be actively supported through a hands-on approach, extensive contact time with your tutors and access to the materials and equipment you need to reach your full potential.
THE AWARD
The UAL level 3 & 4 Foundation Diploma in Art & 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.
FIRST TERM
At the beginning of the first term you will complete an induction week where you will get to know Tutors and students from your own and other pathways. You will undertake some collaborative projects in the first term to make connections, broaden your skills and develop versatility. Having selected a specialism before arriving, CSVPA lecturers and pathway leaders will support and advise you, in making informed university course choices and build your portfolio. You will build confidence in discussing and presenting your work to you tutor and to others and document your creative process through a digital learning journal. Your learning journal is submitted weekly through our VLE Canvas which enables your Tutor to regularly check it and give you feedback.
SECOND TERM
In the second term, you will apply the skills gained in your first term to a number of projects and live briefs from within your specialism discipline. You will also explore a variety of themes relevant to environmental, social, and political issues as you develop your critical and contextual skills and prepare for university interviews.
THIRD TERM
In the third term, you will consolidate your practice through an agreed proposal and self-directed project.
All learning takes place in person in dedicated and equipped specialist Studios, We also use Teams to record key practical and digital demonstrations and lectures, so that you can access this information again should you need it. Teams also enables us to record key practical and digital demonstrations and lectures, so that you can access this information again should you need it.
