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Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

at Kendal College, Kendal · college

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Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma35 weeksFull time£3,500

What the college says

This pre-degree course prepares you to apply with confidence for a place on any Art and Design BA (Hons) degree course. This is an intensive, creative course that promotes and stimulates inventive and experimental analysis of the arts. Your experience will be rich, diverse and challenging. Learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the sector, including essential employability skills, and apply them in real work contexts. Students will regularly work with outside businesses on live projects and exhibit in external venues. By completing this course, you will achieve a University of Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art). The course is designed to bridge the gap between A-levels and higher-level specialist degree courses at prime universities. The course tutors are experienced professional artists and designers who bring a wealth of practical knowledge and creative ideas with them. Our goal is to provide the creative groundwork on which you can base the rest of your professional life. For the first few months? students will work in the exploratory stage, where they will explore media experimentation across a range of art and design disciplines. Students then move into the specialist pathway stage where they can chose from a range of subjects listed below: Fine Art - Including Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Installation. Graphic media - Including Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Digital imaging, 3D C

What you need to get on

This is a pre-degree programme suitable for 18+ applicants intending to apply to higher education. Entrants typically have either a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, or A Levels including Art and/ or Design. You will also be required to provide a portfolio of your art and design work at interview. If you are a mature applicant (21+), we would be happy to interview you based on a representative portfolio of your artwork.

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

  • Arts & Media Campus

    Beezon Road, Kendal, LA9 6EL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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