UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
A trusted gateway to undergraduate degrees
Preparation programme for university entry in Art & Design
This course enables students to develop the skills needed to make an informed decision when applying to art & design higher education institutions or seeking employment within a related industry.
Starts: September – Ends: June
Venue: North Road Campus, Poole
Duration: One academic year
Study hours: 15-25 hours a week
Course Level: RQF 3
Qualification: UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Awarding body: University of the Arts London (UAL)
Entry & visa requirements
- 17 years plus. 2 or 3 years of high school/senior secondary school with good grades in the relevant subjects (GSCE equivalent level). Please ask for the specific entry requirements for your country. UKVI Academic IELTS Score 5.0 minimum.
- Submission of satisfactory portfolio.
- Student Route visa (previously known as Tier 4)
Download the programme leaflet (PDF)
Specialist subjects
Fashion, Fine Art, Graphics, Textiles and Illustration, Design, Photography and Lens Based Media, Preparation for IELTS, University Placement Advice, Maths, End of Year Exhibition, and Study and Research Skills.
You will be offered English language and study support alongside your main programme.
Assessment method
Each module is assessed by assignments, examinations, written coursework, projects and presentations, or by a combination of all of these. A final major project serves as a final assessment.
Progression
Typical progression routes include Arts University Bournemouth, Plymouth University, Middlesex University, University of Winchester, Central St Martins, University of Arts London. Students specialise in different pathways, for example Fine Art, Photography, Visual Communication and Graphic Design.
Progression opportunities
Fashion and Textiles; Graphics; Illustration; Digital Media; Visual Arts; Photography; Architecture; Interior Design; Animation; and Model Making.
Art & Design facilities at the Poole campus
The creative industries are one of Britain’s leading growth areas, from fine art and photography through to graphic design and fashion and textiles, our courses and facilities help students gain the vital skills and experience they need to progress into a career or onto university.
Our facilities at the Poole campus include Art studios, Industry standard hardware and software, Fine art studio, Printmaking studio, Photography studio, Digital darkroom, Traditional wet photographic processing studio and Ceramics studio.
Benefits of the course
A trusted gateway to undergraduate degrees: Quality academic, vocational and language teaching
Encourage exploration and experimentation: The course allows you to extend the range of your portfolio via visual arts, fashion and textiles, graphics, photography, 3D design and more
Diversify your skills: Learn through projects, assignments, presentations and group discussions which will enable you to develop strong practical and communication skills essential to specialist art and design education.
