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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Clifton

Cost£5,421.00
Duration432 hours
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 in Clifton. Classes run at Bristol School of Art Queens Road Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers around 432 hours of study across a broad range of creative disciplines. You'll explore drawing, photography, textiles, fine art, graphic design, and three-dimensional work. This University of the Arts London qualification helps you find your specialism before committing to a degree.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.

Who this course is for

Most full-time courses at SGS are for learners aged 16-18 with some provision available for those aged 14 plus on request. If you are aged 19 and over then formal qualifications that are a prerequisite for younger age groups may not be suitable. Please check the college website www.sgscol.ac.uk for more in-depth information regarding full-time study programmes or contact us on 0800 0567 253 or email [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll develop drawing and observational skills across a range of media.
  • You'll explore fine art practices including painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
  • You'll experiment with photography and lens-based work.
  • You'll work with textiles, fashion, and surface design.
  • You'll study graphic design and visual communication.
  • You'll investigate three-dimensional design and spatial work.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work to support applications to art school or university.
  • You'll reflect critically on your own creative practice and the work of others.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio practice, projects, and workshops in a classroom-based setting. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll gather and present a body of work that shows your creative development across the course. There is no written exam. Tutors will give feedback throughout to help you develop your practice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bristol School of Art Queens Road 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.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs displays for retail environments.
  • Photography assistant, works alongside photographers on shoots.
  • Textile designer, develops patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, or media.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art, the natural next step for students focusing on studio practice.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design, for those drawn to visual communication and branding.
  • BA (Hons) Photography, for students who specialised in lens-based work.
  • BA (Hons) Textile Design, for those who explored fashion or surface design.
  • BA (Hons) Architecture, for students interested in three-dimensional and spatial work.
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