Art & Design (General Foundation)
Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Recommended subject: a literate or art & design subject) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Daydream Believers Creative Thinking Level 6 (standard): Grade B plus BBB in Higher (You will need to submit a comprehensive portfolio of art/design/creative work and may be invited to attend a portfolio submission event. In some cases an interview may also be required. If you are applying to Level 1 via General Foundation Progression to your preferred Level 2 specialist course is subject to the portfolio you create during Art & Design General Foundation. See full details on progression.).
About this course
BA (Hons) / BDes (Hons) in Art and Design. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice. The first year provides a general foundation through shared modules in drawing, three-dimensional making, and colour and symbol. Students select specialist subjects in the Future Disciplines module to determine their Honours degree specialism for the remaining three years. Weekly lectures complement studio-based activities throughout the first year.
Modules
- Ways of Drawing
- Thinking through Making
- Connecting Colour & Symbol
- Future Disciplines
- Beyond the Studio
- Introduction to Aesthetics