The Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media at Arts University Bournemouth is your essential first step towards a creative higher education journey. This one-year programme is designed for aspiring artists and designers who need to build a strong portfolio and explore diverse creative disciplines before committing to a degree. You will develop your practical studio work and contextual understanding across areas such as graphic communication, photography, fine art, and fashion, preparing you for specialist study and your future applications. This foundation course provides a vital bridge, enhancing your skills and creative confidence.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will engage in a dynamic learning environment that progresses through three stages. Initially, you will explore broad core principles and working practices, discovering your preferred area of study while increasing your critical comprehension. The second stage allows you to choose a specialism and undertake focused projects, culminating in your Higher Education application. The final stage involves an independent, self-initiated project, exhibited publicly. You will graduate with a UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, ready to pursue a BA degree at Arts University Bournemouth or other institutions.