University Centre St Helens - Undergraduate Prospectus 2018

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FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN

OVERVIEW The Foundation Diploma in Art & Design is an intensive one-year course that bridges the gap between sixth form, college and university. It will enable you to develop the necessary skills and portfolio to apply to a range of art and design degree courses. As you start this course you will be experimenting in a range of areas of art and design, including fine art, fashion and textiles, 3D design, graphic design and illustration. The various creative projects you will undertake will allow you to explore new ideas, materials, processes and technologies. Individual diagnostic projects and tutorials will help you to distil and identify your main areas of interest and make an informed application to a degree course with the support of an experienced staff team. The purpose of the course is to enable you to have a broad experience of intellectual and practical skills; progressively taking control and tailoring the course to your individual learning needs, personal ideas and specialist direction. At the end of the course, direct progression onto University Centre St Helens Creative Arts degree programmes is available to those who meet the required academic standard. • Build a strong portfolio enabling you to gain entry onto art and design degree courses at universities throughout the UK including here at University Centre St Helens. • Gain a broad experience of creative techniques, disciplines and media, to develop your abilities and skills preparing you for degree level study. • Gives you the chance to publicly exhibit your work at the end of year show, which is attended by representatives from art and design industries, schools and the public. REASONS TO STUDY FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN

APPLICATION Please apply directly to

University Centre St Helens by visiting uc.sthelens.ac.uk.

START DATE/END DATE September 2018 – June 2019

CAMPUS Town Centre

2018 TUITION FEE £5421*

FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

DURATION/STUDY MODE 1 year, full-time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You should have at least one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification as well as four GCSEs at grade C (equivalent to grade 4) or above. All qualified applicants will be invited to attend an interview. This is designed to be an informal meeting, providing you with the opportunity to see if the course is suitable for your needs. It also gives the course team the opportunity to discuss and explore your career interests. You will need to bring with you examples of your latest work. COURSE CONTACT Fiona Stirling Email: fstirling@sthelens.ac.uk

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