Work based learning and placements form the focus and ethos of this course, which will prepare you for a career as an art and design practitioner. The Foundation Degree in Applied Art and Design will develop your 2D and 3D skills covering the breadth of applied arts practice including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, surface manipulation, creative lens and time-based media. Whilst you develop these skills you will also study business practice, communication and ICT, professional practice and contextual studies. As the course progresses you will develop your 2D or 3D specialisms, and work-based learning will continue to play a pivotal role.

A strong emphasis is placed on the applied nature of art and design, so that you will be well prepared to move directly into employment or art practice. The vocational focus of the course includes 'live' projects from the creative industries and businesses, outside placements in studios, galleries, museums, foundries and animation companies, and work placements alongside art/design practitioners. After successful completion of this course, you may wish to progress on to the BA (Hons) Applied Art and Design (Work-Based) course.

• 160-200 UCAS Tariff points
• Appropriate Level 3 qualifications (for example A-levels or vocational qualifications) in art, design or media.

Year 1

• The Creative Industries
• Practical Skills Development
• Contextual Studies
• Case Study
• Workshop Development
• Communication Skills

Year 2

• Work Placement
• Practical Skills Development
• Contextual Studies
• Development of Business Plan
• Practical Studio Realisation
• Evidence of Study