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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Bromsgrove

Cost£5,000.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Bromsgrove. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Bromsgrove Campus, full-time during the day.

This foundation art and design course runs for one year. You'll explore a wide range of art and design disciplines, then develop a specialist area and build a portfolio. The portfolio is central to the course. It's designed to meet the standard needed for university or higher education entry. You'll have access to photography studios, Mac suites, and ceramic workshops. You'll also meet specialist practitioners and visit galleries across the UK.

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

Who this course is for

If you already have an understanding of creative practice or want to progress into university then this course is designed for applicants just like you. The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is an exciting and challenging one-year course that encourages you to experience a range of art and design subjects in order to discover your preferred career direction. A key element of the course is building a specialist practice and portfolio that is suitable for entry to university, higher education o

Entry requirements

1 A-level supported by 3 GCSE grades at 4(C) and above, or a package of AS levels supported by 3 GCSE grades at 4(C), or a BTEC Extended Diploma / UAL Applied General Diploma in Art and Design supported by 3 GCSE grades at 4(C) and above., , For applicants aged 20+ we will look for appropriate experience and motivation plus a portfolio of work that demonstrates that you have achieved a standard which will enable you to benefit from the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a broad range of art and design subjects to find your specialist direction.
  • You'll develop a specialist creative practice within your chosen area.
  • You'll build a portfolio suitable for university or higher education applications.
  • You'll work in specialist studio spaces including photography studios, Mac suites, and ceramic workshops.
  • You'll engage with specialist practitioners working in the creative industries.
  • You'll visit galleries, including major contemporary galleries across the UK.
  • You'll develop critical and contextual thinking to support your creative work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio practice, project work, and guided study in specialist workshops. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll build and present a body of work that demonstrates your creative development and specialist focus. Visits to galleries and meetings with practitioners form part of the course. All study is full-time and classroom-based at the Bromsgrove Campus.

What you will need to bring

At the start of the course, a studio fee applies. This covers a trip to a National Art Gallery and an art kit for daily use. The fee will be discussed at application and interview stage. Heart of Worcestershire College Bromsgrove 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 work.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or fine art photography.
  • Ceramicist or craft maker, produces work for galleries, studios, or independent sale.
  • Art technician, supports studio and workshop environments in colleges or galleries.
  • Junior designer, assists in creative agencies or in-house design teams.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art, the natural next step for those pursuing studio-based practice.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design, for those who discovered a passion for visual communication.
  • BA (Hons) Photography, building on specialist photographic work from the Diploma.
  • BA (Hons) Textile Design or Fashion Design, for learners drawn to material and pattern.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Art and Design, a two-year higher education route if a full degree is not the immediate goal.
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