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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Hastings

Cost�5421.00 You may be required to purchase your own materials such as sketchbooks, pens, paints, brushes, and memory sticks. You may also have the opportunity to attend a number of trips and visits, which may incur additional costs.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, full-time over one year.

The course is awarded by University of the Arts London. It gives you the space to develop your creative practice through personal projects, briefs, and a range of media. You'll take part in masterclasses, workshops, and seminars led by tutors and visiting artists. The focus is on building a strong portfolio ready for university application. Assessment is through three core projects, with the final project determining your grade.

You'll finish with a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.

Who this course is for

The Foundation Diploma provides the opportunity to consolidate and develop all the practical and conceptual skills you need to strengthen your application to some of the top universities in the country. Lecturers will use their experience to guide you through a series of masterclasses, workshops and seminars in all things creative. You will be encouraged to develop an independent attitude and approach to your work, managing your own learning as an emerging artist or designer.

Entry requirements

Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE including English or maths, and successful completion of the Level 3 course or 2 A Levels.A portfolio of work will be required.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills across a range of creative disciplines and materials.
  • You'll work on personal projects and set briefs to build creative independence.
  • You'll strengthen your portfolio to support university applications.
  • You'll take part in masterclasses and workshops led by tutors and guest artists.
  • You'll explore conceptual approaches to art and design alongside practical making.
  • You'll manage your own learning and develop as an independent creative practitioner.

How you will learn

You'll learn through masterclasses, workshops, and seminars in a dedicated studio workspace. Assessment is through three core projects. The final project determines your overall grade. You'll have access to a range of materials and your own workspace throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

You may need to purchase your own materials, such as sketchbooks, pens, paints, brushes, and memory sticks. There may also be optional trips and visits with additional costs. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm exactly what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fine artist, creates and exhibits original artwork independently.
  • Graphic designer, produces visual content for print and digital media.
  • Illustrator, creates images for publishing, advertising, and editorial work.
  • Art director, leads visual creative decisions in agencies or studios.
  • Set designer, designs environments for theatre, film, or television.
  • Surface pattern designer, creates repeat designs for textiles and products.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art, the natural next step after this foundation art and design qualification.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design, for those focusing on visual communication.
  • BA (Hons) Illustration, if your portfolio work leans toward image-making.
  • BA (Hons) Fashion Design, for learners drawn to the fashion and textiles route.

Many graduates of this Level 3 art and design course go on to study at leading art schools across the UK.

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