This course is accredited by University of the Arts London (UAL). The course is designed to enable you to learn through discovery and exploration; this is primarily achieved through your engagement with projects and lectures. The course is essentially a transitional experience in Art, Design and Communication preparing you for either a place in higher education or employment.
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Course Details
This exciting one-year course is designed to prepare students for higher education within their chosen creative pathway. It provides a supportive yet challenging environment to develop skills, confidence and a strong portfolio for university progression.
The course begins with a diagnostic phase, where students explore a wide range of creative disciplines including graphics and illustration, fashion and textiles, 3D design, and fine art. This exploratory approach allows students to experiment, take risks and discover their strengths before progressing into a specialist pathway aligned with their interests and career goals.
As the course develops, students move into more focused and independent study, creating personal projects that reflect their individual creative direction. Emphasis is placed on idea development, experimentation, critical thinking and the production of resolved outcomes.
The programme is structured into three key units:
- Unit 1: Diagnostic Investigation into Creative Practice
- Unit 2: Developing Specialist Practice
- Unit 3: Consolidating Practice
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Entry Guidelines
This course is for prospective students who are at least 18 years of age.
Please note you will be required to provide a portfolio of your work as part of the application process.
5 GCSEs grade A*-C (grade 4 or above), 3 of which should be academic subjects (including English) or equivalent and at least 1 full A level or equivalent.
(These are minimum requirements and in practice the majority of students possess more).
We also welcome applications from mature learners, who will be considered based on the strength of their portfolio, even if they do not hold the usual entry qualifications.Satisfactory interview and assessment.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
BA (Hons), university / college or employment in the art and design industry.
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Equipment Required
To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies.
To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required:
- Art & Design Materials: £50
- Art & Design Portfolio: £40
- Supplementary Prints: £20
- Equipment: £40
If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form. https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loansEquipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career. N.B. prices correct as of 23/06/2021
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Assessment Methods
Continuous assessment through project/assignment work.
Lydia Tucker
UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Level 4
The tutors in my course have been so encouraging. They’ve pushed me to step out of my comfort zone and discover who I am as an artist, which has really set me up for my future in the industry.
