Foundation Diploma Art & Design

Program Overview

The Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at City & Guilds of London Art School provides a comprehensive introduction to various creative disciplines. It offers tailored learning, progressive development, and advanced learning outcomes through expert guidance and a supportive studio environment. Students benefit from a diverse creative community and receive support in identifying career goals and accessing opportunities for further study or employment.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at City & Guilds of London Art School offers a broad introduction to various creative disciplines. It provides students with the time, space, and expert guidance needed to experiment and develop their ideas and skills. Key features of the program include:

• Tailored learning: Unlike other Foundation courses, this program offers a greater focus on individual interests through extensive tutorial time and a supportive studio environment with designated individual studio space.
• Progressive learning: Students are initially guided through structured projects and workshops.
They then progressively gain greater control over their learning and identify their own specialist direction.
• Advanced learning outcomes: As a Level 4 Foundation Diploma, the program boasts advanced expected learning outcomes compared to other Foundation programs.
• Diverse creative community: Students join a vibrant learning community within a wider art school, benefitting from the expertise of professional artist and designer instructors.

Teaching:

• Experienced faculty: The program is taught by professional artists and designers with extensive experience in diverse material processes and creative production.
• Individualized support: Students receive personalized guidance and feedback through dedicated tutorial time and a supportive studio environment.
• Progressive learning approach: The program fosters a learning environment where students gradually gain independence and ownership over their creative development.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the creative industries, including:
• Fine art
• Design
• Illustration
• Photography
• Film and video
• Fashion
• Performance
• Students receive support in identifying their career goals and accessing opportunities for further study or employment.

Other:

• The program is validated by the University of the Arts London (UAL) Awarding Body.
• Students have access to dedicated studio space throughout the week.
• The program culminates in a Foundation Show showcasing the diverse works of graduating students.
• The City & Guilds of London Art School is an approved center for the UAL Awarding Body, Level 4, Foundation Diploma in Art & Design.