Aims of the Course

The Foundation Diploma will:

• Develop your ability to learn outside the classroom and work independently
• Help you choose your degree course
• Help you learn the practical skills needed to develop ideas and concepts
• Allow you to undertake critical studies to aid your own creative development
• Help you build your portfolio
• Gain an understanding of how art, design, craft and
communication could feature in your future education and career.

Course Content

Students will be introduced to a wide range of activities like drawing, painting, 3D studies, graphic, and textile, photography, life drawing and historical and contextual studies.
The BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design is an intensive oneyear or 2 year, post A-level course, which gives you the opportunity to explore the many areas of Art & Design before choosing an area in which to specialise. This makes the course ideal preparation for entry to Higher Education (degree) courses and a career in Art & Design.

You will:
• Explore the different areas of art and design practice
• Identify your talents and interests
• Create a portfolio of your work, ready for application to a degree course or employment.

Jobs and Careers

A Career opportunities in Fine Art, Art Education, Architecture, Photography, Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design..

Successful Completion

Could allow you to progress onto Higher Education courses, including BA Hons, HND.