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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course in Stroud

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 Stroud. Classes run at SGS Stroud Campus, full-time during the day.

Fees apply for this course. Students aged 16 to 18 years old pay a significantly reduced fee. If you are 19 or over, concessions may be available. Around 432 hours of study take you through drawing, design, and creative practice across a range of disciplines. You explore different materials and methods before specialising in an area that suits you.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London 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 2D and 3D design methods, including print, textiles, and sculpture.
  • You'll experiment with photography and digital media as creative tools.
  • You'll research and respond to design briefs, building a working practice.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of work that shows your creative development.
  • You'll specialise in a chosen area of art or design toward the end of the course.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects, workshops, and guided practice in the classroom. Assessment is portfolio-based. You build a body of work over the course that demonstrates your skills and creative thinking. There is no written exam. Tutors give feedback throughout, and your final portfolio is assessed at the end of the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. SGS Stroud 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.
  • Illustrator, produces artwork for books, magazines, and brands.
  • Textile designer, develops patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors.
  • Visual merchandiser, designs retail displays and in-store layouts.
  • Photography assistant, supports shoots in commercial or editorial settings.
  • Junior art director, works on creative campaigns in an agency.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fine Art, the natural next step for studio-based practice.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design, for those drawn to visual communication and branding.
  • BA (Hons) Fashion Design, if textiles or garment work is your focus.
  • BA (Hons) Photography, for those who specialised in lens-based work on the course.

Most UK universities accept this qualification as a direct entry route onto creative arts degree programmes.

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