Overview

 

The ABC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media is designed to provide its students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to make informed decisions, facilitating progression to Higher Education in the areas of Art, Design and Media, or into related employment. This Foundation Diploma programme builds prior experience, linking skills already acquired, with ideas and challenges which extend your critical independence and provide students with a full understanding of the career opportunities in art, design and media.

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Course Structure:

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• Information and research in art, design and media

• Recording and responding in art, design and media

• Experimentation with materials and processes in art, design and media

• Personal preparation and progression in art, design and media

• Information and interpretation in art, design and media

• Combined experimental studies in art, design and media

• Media development in art, design and media

• Personal confirmatory study in art, design and media

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Pathways 

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• Fine Art

• Fashion/Textiles

• Visual Communication

• 3D design

• Photo-Media

• Creative Media

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Entry Requirements

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• 16 years or over, 1 ‘A’ level preferably in a creative subject, GCSE / IGCSE Art or photography or good portfolio or equivalent.

• Mature students require no exam qualifications, some ability to draw and paint and a desire to succeed are required. Send an example of your work if unsure of level.

• For International students, equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered along with an IELTS score of 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in each skill), or equivalent. 

 

*However, exceptions may be made in the case of exceptional ability it may be possible to make an offer to an applicant who will benefit greatly from being enrolled on the course. As with all applications, a portfolio of the candidates’ work will be reviewed by the course team and the final decision on suitability will be made by the director of study and the principle

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Progression

 

The Foundation Course is often required by universities, because it gives students an opportunity to develop their own work and create a strong portfolio. From the Foundation Course students can go on to study a range of Higher Education degree courses or explore alternative routes in Creative industries.

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The Foundation course is the preferred progression route to higher education art and design (BA (Hons) specialised study and the majority of students use this course as a stepping stone into higher education. 

We have an excellent track record of placing students at prestigious universities and art colleges/institutes throughout the UK

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