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Free Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Salisbury

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Salisbury. Classes run at Wiltshire College and University Centre Salisbury Campus, full-time over 35 weeks.

The course covers drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital media, surface and colour, 3D studies, and art and design history. Early on, you explore a wide range of media. In the autumn term, you choose to specialise in fine art, 3D design and craft, fashion and textiles, or visual communications. The course is free for learners under 19 years old.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll practise drawing, painting, and colour theory across a range of media.
  • You'll explore printmaking, photography, and digital media techniques.
  • You'll develop 3D design and craft skills using specialist workshops.
  • You'll research and respond to creative briefs, building a personal body of work.
  • You'll investigate art and design history and its influence on contemporary practice.
  • You'll choose a specialist area, such as fine art, fashion and textiles, or visual communications.
  • You'll complete a final major project that showcases your specialist direction.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio practice, workshop sessions, and regular one-to-one tutorials. Assessment is coursework-based and includes research records, personal experimental studies, and a final major project. You'll build a portfolio throughout the year. Organised visits to galleries and exhibitions in London, Bristol, and Oxford support your research and critical thinking.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wiltshire College and University Centre Salisbury Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital.
  • Studio assistant, supports artists or designers in a professional studio.
  • Photographer's assistant, helps on shoots and manages equipment.
  • Textile designer, develops patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs displays for retail environments.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, or media.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art, the natural next step for those specialising in fine art practice.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design, for those who chose visual communications as their specialism.
  • BA (Hons) Fashion Design, for those pursuing fashion and textiles.
  • BA (Hons) 3D Design or Product Design, for those with a 3D design and craft focus.
  • Higher National Diploma in Art and Design, a two-year vocational route into the creative industries.
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