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Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

at Loughborough University, Loughborough · university

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma30 weeksFull time£5,421

What the college says

The Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) is designed to meet the following aims: • To enhance your capacity to learn and develop those faculties and skills which lead to self- reliant learning. • To develop your critical awareness of the contemporary visual world and related contexts. • To develop your ability in methods of creative production. • To develop your understanding and awareness of the opportunities and demands of further studying art and design in order to achieve your potential and realisable goals within higher education (or chosen employment opportunity). • To provide a context in which you can identify and interpret your strengths and direction through progressive exploration of skills and concepts central to art and design practice. • To promote a professional and responsible attitude to yourself, others, and all aspects of study. Personal Development Planning (PDP) • To ensure the academic and professional progress is of great importance in the School of the Arts. Throughout your studies you will have opportunities to think about how you are developing. You can of course discuss your progress at any time with your personal tutor or other members of staff. However we also recommend you make use of the personal development planning schemes that we have developed. These will help you to keep a record of the skills you are acquiring and enhancing, as well as your wider achievements. This will be useful to you in planning for your career and future deve

What you need to get on

5 GCSE passes at minimum Grade C, including English, and 2 GCE A level passes at Grace C minimum, or equivalent (excluding General Studies) and a portfolio of recent art work. Alternatively, 5 GCSE passes at minimum Grade C, including English and the successful completion of a two year programme BTEC National Diploma, BTEC National Certificate, Applied GCE A Level in Art and Design (double award)

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

  • LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

    School of the Arts Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Loughborough

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