Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

University of the Arts London

Course Info

Subject
Art
Languages
English
Duration
1 year
Degrees
Predegree

Course General Description

The Diploma in Art and Design - Foundation Studies course at Central Saint Martins offers both specialist and diagnostic modes of study. If you’re confident about your future direction, the specialist mode lets you apply to one of four curriculum areas. The diagnostic mode allows you to explore all four specialist curriculum areas as part of your preparation for BA application. Starting in 2017/18, all Foundation Diploma in Art and Design students who successfully complete the year will be guaranteed a place on an undergraduate course at UAL. View the 'Guaranteed undergraduate offer' section for more details.

Tuition Fees

EU/EEA citizens: Under 19 years old: £0. 19+: £5,280 plus £140 registration fee £140 Non EU/EEA citizens:£15,920 plus registration fee £140

Disciplines

Drawing and Conceptual Practice
Painting
Photography and Time Based Media
Sculpture
Animation and Film
Graphic Design
Illustration

Requirements

Portfolio of work
1 A Level or equivalent
Or equivalent Level 3/EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Certificates - 2 at ‘Higher Level’ and 1 at ‘Standard Level’ - all grade 4 or above
And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C)
Related academic or work experience
IELTS level 5.0 or above, with at least 4.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
Visualisation skills (e.g. drawing, photography, 3D works)

Grants and Scholarships

UAL Bursaries AIOthman Fund Mead Fellowships UPW Prize Fun Scholarships Cordwainers Awards Theory Scholarship Nina Stewart Awards

Course Notable Alumni

Stephanie Shaw
Ignacia Ruiz

Course Notable Academia

Chris Roberts
Jo Simpson
Oonagh O'Hagan
Adrian Scrivener
Lucy Alexander

School Info

Region
Europe
Country
UK
City
London
Year of Establishment
1954
Number of students
20000
QS Rank
NA
THE Rank
NA
Webometrics
NA

School General Description

Central Saint Martins is a world-famous arts and design college and part of the University of the Arts London (UAL). The main campus is located in the award-winning Granary Building at the centre of London’s King’s Cross. The College’s alumni include notable artists and designers who have challenged and shaped the world around us (not to mention Turner Prize laureates and Academy Award winners, as well as a glut of Royal Designers for Industry and Royal Academicians). Central Saint Martins believes that widening participation in art and design higher education is essential to nurturing the artists and designers of the future.

School Contacts

https://www.arts.ac.uk
ual.ukeuapply@arts.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7514 7444

Connections with Businesses

Kering and London College of Fashion
LVMH and Central Saint Martins
NBC Universal

Connections with other Schools and Educational Institutions

Falmouth University
Norwich University of the Arts
Arts University Bournemouth
University for the Creative Arts
Ravensbourne
Hong Kong University School of Professional and Continuing Education

School Notable Alumni

Helen Marten
Lubaina Himid
Laure Prouvost
Jarvis Cocker
Sarah Burton
John Galliano
Stella McCartney

School Notable Academia

Maria Björnson
Eileen Hogan
Chanon Treenet

Exchange Programmes

Exchange Student Programme
Study Abroad Programme
Visiting Student Programme

Extracurricular Life and Facts of Interest

ArtsTemps
Exhibitions
Seminars
Gallery visits

Here you can contact
University of the Arts London with your question