Foundation Course

UAL accredited Diploma in Art & Design

 

Fine Arts College is excited to introduce our Foundation Course starting in September 2025.

This UAL accredited Foundation course is a one-year, post-A level course to prepare students for a creative life. You will be introduced to ideas, skills and ways of seeing the world under the guidance of experienced, enthusiastic tutors. You will be encouraged to foster an attitude of curiosity and openness and find your own voice through research and experiment.

There are three pathways to choose from:

Fine Art
drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture

Fashion
clothes design, dressmaking, textile design, textile art

Communication
graphic design, photography, filmmaking

 

All students will engage with keeping a sketchbook, studio practice, life-drawing, contextual and critical studies, and art trips. You will receive assistance with applying for creative degrees at the most prestigious colleges in the UK and internationally: choosing the right course, writing a personal statement, assembling an impressive portfolio.

 

Requirements:

A level or equivalent.

Minimum 4.0 IELTS score for international students to study our Foundation course.