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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Eastbourne

Cost�5421.00 Specialist materials and equipment are provided. An estimated maximum cost of �500 should cover your personal expenditure on equipment and materials during the course.
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 Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over one year and covers a broad range of creative disciplines. In the first stage you explore research and drawing across two and three dimensional work. You then specialise in an area such as textiles, fashion, graphics, illustration, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, or fine art. Studio practice is supported by contextual studies, field trips, and visits to exhibitions. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including English or maths, plus two A Levels or equivalent Level 3 study. A portfolio of work is also required.

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

Who this course is for

You will study and specialise in one of a range of art and design areas, including textiles, fashion, furniture, product, crafts (wood, metal, plastic, ceramics, glass, etc.), interior, jewellery, architecture, theatre, costume, graphics, illustration, animation, photography, film, printmaking, painting, sculpture and fine art. Your studio practice will be supported by contextual studies.

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 explore research and drawing across two and three dimensional formats.
  • You'll study specialist areas including textiles, fashion, furniture, product design, and crafts.
  • You'll develop skills in graphics, illustration, digital image manipulation, and new media.
  • You'll practise photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, and fine art.
  • You'll study theatre and costume design as a specialist option.
  • You'll build contextual studies knowledge through gallery visits and field study work.
  • You'll develop and present a portfolio suitable for higher education or employment.

How you will learn

You learn through studio practice, contextual studies, and field visits. Formal assessment takes place at half-termly points throughout the year. Assessment is designed to help you reflect on and judge your own progress. The final major project is externally assessed and can be graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

What you will need to bring

Specialist materials and equipment are provided as part of the course. An estimated maximum of £500 should cover your personal spending on additional equipment and materials during the year. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, and editorial clients.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or fine art photography.
  • Fashion designer, develops clothing and textile collections.
  • Animator, creates moving image content for film, TV, or digital platforms.
  • Set or costume designer, works in theatre, film, or television production.
  • Product designer, develops consumer goods and manufactured objects.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fashion, or a related subject at university, the most common next step after this Diploma.
  • BA (Hons) in Architecture, for those who specialise in spatial or environmental design.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design, a two-year college-based route into creative industries.
  • MA in Fine Art or Design, for graduates looking to develop specialist practice further.
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