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Diploma in Art & Design - Foundation Studies

at Northampton College, Northampton · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Projects which will lead on to independent work. access to a wide range of specialist facilities. One day per week is a workshop day -use impressive facilities which include photography, digital photography, video/editing, printmaking, screen printing, textile/fashion and 3D workshops (wood, metal, plastic,glass, plaster and clay). You will begin with an exploratory stage, then move onto the Pathway stage - you will being to specialise and develop, until in the final Confirmatory stage which will see you complete a project and exhibit your work. You will be introduced to a wide range of art and design specialisms, workshop introductions and media experiences, whilst constantly developing, questioning and resolving your own work. One-to-one and group tutorials. select specialist and media areas in order to consolidate your skills, develop and reinforce your specialism, deepen your experience and build up a portfolio for your higher education application. Fine Art: painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, time based media, Textiles, Fashion and Costume: fashion design, photography, costume, makeup for Theatre, constructed textiles 3D Design: product, architecture, interior, furniture, ceramics, jewellery Graphics/Illustration: graphic design, advertising, illustration, animation, games art, photography The Confirmatory stage is a period of sustained study centred around a personal final major project, which will be written by you (with guidance) with a clear orientation towar

What you need to get on

L3 Art + GCSE grade 9-4 in English and maths Students applying for art courses are required to bring with them to interview a portfolio of art work demonstrating their skills and particular interested in art. This can include GCSE art work and personal work produced at home.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

    Main Campus Booth Lane, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3RF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 31 August 2026 · NORTHAMPTON

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