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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Loughborough

Cost£5,421.00
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Loughborough University, full-time over 30 weeks.

This Level 3 foundation art and design course covers four key disciplines: Textiles and Fashion, Visual Communication, Fine Art, and 3D Design. You rotate across all four areas first, then focus on a specialism, and finish with a major project. The course builds creative skills, critical thinking, and a professional portfolio.

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

Who this course is for

The Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) is designed to meet the following aims: • To enhance your capacity to learn and develop those faculties and skills which lead to self- reliant learning. • To develop your critical awareness of the contemporary visual world and related contexts. • To develop your ability in methods of creative production. • To develop your understanding and awareness of the opportunities and demands of further studying art and design in order to achieve your potential and realisable goals within higher education (or chosen employment opportunity). • To provide a context in which you can identify and interpret your strengths and direction through progressive exploration of skills and concepts central to art and design practice. • To promote a professional and responsible attitude to yourself, others, and all aspects of study. Personal Development Planning (PDP) • To ensure the academic and professional progress is of great importance in the School of the Arts. Throughout your studies you will have opportunities to think about how you are developing. You can of course discuss your progress at any time with your personal tutor or other members of staff. However we also recommend you make use of the personal development planning schemes that we have developed. These will help you to keep a record of the skills you are acquiring and enhancing, as well as your wider achievements. This will be useful to you in planning for your career and future development.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE passes at minimum Grade C, including English, and 2 GCE A level passes at Grace C minimum, or equivalent (excluding General Studies) and a portfolio of recent art work. Alternatively, 5 GCSE passes at minimum Grade C, including English and the successful completion of a two year programme BTEC National Diploma, BTEC National Certificate, Applied GCE A Level in Art and Design (double award)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore Textiles and Fashion, Visual Communication, Fine Art, and 3D Design.
  • You'll develop practical skills in creative production across different disciplines.
  • You'll build critical awareness of the contemporary visual world.
  • You'll choose and develop a specialist area of art and design.
  • You'll complete a final major project in your chosen specialism.
  • You'll strengthen your portfolio ready for undergraduate applications.

How you will learn

The course is structured in three stages. You begin with a diagnostic rotation across all four disciplines. You then develop work in your chosen specialism. Finally, you complete a consolidating major project. Learning is studio-based and practical, with ongoing development of your creative portfolio throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Loughborough University will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for brands and media.
  • Textile designer, develops patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for publishing, advertising, or digital media.
  • Fine artist, creates and exhibits original work independently or through galleries.
  • Art and design technician, supports studios, workshops, or educational settings.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art, the natural next step for those specialising in studio practice.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design, for those drawn to Visual Communication during the foundation year.
  • BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles, for those who focused on the Textiles and Fashion pathway.
  • BA (Hons) 3D Design or Product Design, for those who developed their 3D practice.
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