Foundation Diploma in Art & Design - The Course Explained

Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

Camberwell, Chelsea & Wimbledon College’s of Arts

Part of University of the Arts London

Modes of Study Explained

There are two modes of study available

• The diagnostic mode allows you to spend time within each of the 3 main pathways before you specialise. This mode is the traditional Foundation course model and is best suited to students who are not yet certain of a particular subject and want a broad range of experience in part 1.

• The specialist mode is for students who are very confident of their future direction. This mode allows you to apply directly to one of the 4 specialist part 1 groups and applicants to this mode will therefore need an application portfolio that demonstrates some understanding and aptitude for the specialist option chosen.

Pathways & Specialist Options

Art• Drawing• Painting• Photography & Time-Based

Media• Sculpture

Communication • Film and Animation• Graphic Design• Illustration

Design • Design for Theatre, Stage and

Performance• 3D Product and Spatial Design

You will choose your Pathway & Specialist Option with support from academic staff before Christmas

How the course is delivered

•Studio Projects•Group/Team projects•Drawing/Research assignments on location•Tutorials•Group Crits•Presentations/Performances•Self-directed study•Lectures•Seminars/Discussions•Blogs

An Average Week

Induction Project

Part 1: Weeks 1-10 Learning Skills and Context

This involves 4 units of study which are supported by a period of induction:

• Unit 1 Research Methods (How to gather information)

• Unit 2 Ideas Development (How to develop ideas and themes)

• Unit 3 Materials and Methods (How to place your interests in Professional Contexts)

• Unit 4 Evaluation and Reflection

Part 2: Weeks 10 - 23

Progressions and Development

This involves your next 2 units of study:

• Unit 5 Integrating research, ideas and methods

• Unit 6 Preparation for progression

(this includes portfolio preparation, UCAS and Internal UAL

progression activities)

Part 3: 6 Weeks

Final Major Project • You will write a project proposal and then undertake the

work.

• For the last 6 weeks you will complete your final major project, culminating in a public exhibition of your work.

• Students who pass will be graded as Distinction, Merit or Pass.

Final Exhibition 2016

Camberwell, Chelsea & Wimbledon College’s of Arts

Part of University of the Arts London

Art: Painting

Art: Sculpture

Art: Photography Time-Based Media

Art: Drawing

Communication: Film and Animation

Communication: Illustration

Communication: Graphic Design

Design: For Performance, Theatre, Stage & Screen

Design: 3D Product and Spatial

Portfolio AdviceThe work in your portfolio should show:

• Range of creative skills and techniques

• Your process for developing ideas including sketchbook work

• Evidence of evaluation and selection process

• Represent your personality and life experiences

• Show potential for future development

• Work that interests and represents you, not just what you think we want to see.

Portfolio Advice

Think about the order you want to represent your work in:

• Start with a strong, current piece of work that you really like. Make a strong first impression

• Bring in more developmental work and show how you reached the stage you have got to.

• Finish with another strong piece of work which shows the direction you are wanting to go to next.

• Work doesn’t have to be presented in chronological order but it can be helpful to add dates of work to show how you have progressed.

Portfolio Advice•

Be selective – if you can’t think of a good reason for a piece being in there then take it out. What is it telling the interviewer?

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Keep it relevant to you and the course you are applying for.

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Show someone else, a tutor, friend or parent. Ask them their opinion on the work selected and the order.

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Allow yourself plenty of time! Build in time for reflection

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Don’t over complicate it, interviewers have limited time – make it easy for them to look at and understand your work

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Annotate, title and date if appropriate.

Q&A

Any Questions?

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