foundation diploma in art & design - the course explained
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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: Painting
Art: Painting
Art: Painting
Art: Painting
Art: Sculpture
Art: Sculpture
Art: Sculpture
Art: Sculpture
Art: Sculpture
Art: Photography Time-Based Media
Art: Photography Time-Based Media
Art: Photography Time-Based Media
Art: Drawing
Art: Drawing
Art: Drawing
Art: Drawing
Art: Drawing
Communication: Film and Animation
Communication: Film and Animation
Communication: Film and Animation
Communication: Illustration
Communication: Illustration
Communication: Illustration
Communication: Graphic Design
Communication: Graphic Design
Communication: Graphic Design
Communication: Graphic Design
Design: For Performance, Theatre, Stage & Screen
Design: For Performance, Theatre, Stage & Screen
Design: For Performance, Theatre, Stage & Screen
Design: 3D Product and Spatial
Design: 3D Product and Spatial
Design: 3D Product and Spatial
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?