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1 Central Saint Martins Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course Information Contents 1 The College and its location 1 University of the Arts 1 2 Entry requirements and selection process 2 Minimum entry requirements 2 English language requirements 2 International applicants 2 What we look for 3 Application advice 3 How to apply 4 What happens next? 5 International applicants 6 3 About the Course 6 Curriculum areas 7 Course structure 11 Outline of the course 12 Developing your skills 12 Resources 12 Future careers 13 Frequently asked questions 13 Financial information: fees, additional costs and funding 15 Open days Contact us Further Information 16 Disability access 16 Learning resources 16 Careers advice and guidance 16 Student Services and Students Union 16 Page Accommodation 16

2 This leaflet is intended to provide course information to prospective applicants, parents, guardians, teachers and advisors. Please note that, whilst every care has been taken to ensure accuracy at the time of production, the information contained in this leaflet may be subject to change.

3 Course Title Study level Study mode Course length Start date Course terms 1. The College and its location Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Further Education Full time 1 year September Autumn term: Monday 8 September 2014 Friday 19 December 2014 Spring term: Monday 5 January 2015 Friday 27 March 2015 Summer term: Monday 13 April 2015 Friday 22 May 2015 The course is based at CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS, Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA with access to facilities at Archway. Central Saint Martins brings together the former St Martin s School of Art and Central School of Art and Design, plus Drama Centre London and Byam Shaw School of Art. Central Saint Martins has a distinguished international reputation. It provides specialist education and research in the fields of fine art, fashion, textiles, graphic and communication design, 3-dimensional design, including specialist courses in product design, ceramics and jewellery, and performance, acting and directing, interdisciplinary art and architecture. It offers the opportunity to study from foundation through undergraduate and postgraduate to research degrees across one of the most diverse and comprehensive ranges of art and design courses in the country. Central Saint Martins' alumni have a profound impact on our lives. Successful students have created the iconic designs of London's red Routemaster buses and the chopper bike, as well as theatrical productions like Phantom of the Opera and exquisite fashion at Dior and Chloé in Paris. Tutors are active creative professionals or researchers, who are practicing artists, designers, performers, curators and writers in the creative industries. Students come from diverse cultural backgrounds, over 90 different countries and all age groups, bringing with them a broad experience of life. To help us ensure an education at Central Saint Martins is a very special experience, the University of the Arts London has invested in a landmark building. Located at the heart of a 64-acre development within easy reach of King s Cross and St Pancras stations the new building delivers unique opportunities in specialist arts and design education at a time of significant cultural regeneration locally. This important area in the capital is a developing creative centre, to which we make the fullest contribution. University of the Arts London University of the Arts London comprises six world-class Colleges situated across London. Drawing upon their heritage, traditions and experience, the University is the leading centre for art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts courses in Europe. The University and its Colleges are committed to advancing our reputation as an internationally renowned centre for learning, teaching and research into the arts and creative disciplines, and to further strengthening our areas of specialisation, pushing the boundaries of art and design in the UK and internationally. Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 1

4 2. Entry requirements and selection process Opportunities for all We are committed to making studying at the University a more viable option for a wider range of people and to ensuring that all our students are successful, both during and after their courses. Minimum entry requirements Selection to this course is determined by the quality of the application (personal statement and reference), meeting the minimum entry qualifications and meeting the selection criteria through the quality of a portfolio of work. Passes in 1 GCE A Levels or a twelve Unit AVCE Passes at GCSE level in 3 other subjects (grade C or above) This educational level may be demonstrated by: a) possession of the qualifications named above; b) possession of equivalent qualifications; c) prior experiential learning, the outcome of which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required, or; d) a combination of formal qualifications and experiential learning which taken together can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required. English language requirements All classes are conducted in English. If English is not your first language you'll be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability order to apply for your visa, enrol and start your course. The standard English language requirement for entry is IELTS 5.0 with a minimum of 4.0 in any one paper, or equivalent. For further information visit the requirements page at Applicants who will need a Tier 4 General Student Visa should check the Visa and Immigration page which provides important information about UK Border Agency (UKBA) requirements at: International applicants The International Office at Central Saint Martins is your first point of contact for any questions you may have regarding courses, programmes, admissions, or who to contact in other parts of the University of the Arts London. International Office, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA. The University has a dedicated team to help prepare you for your studies. For help on visa requirements, housing, tuition fees and language requirements visit: The Language Centre offers international students quality language training from qualified and experienced teachers. The Pre-sessional Academic English Programme is available to all international (non-eu) students who have been offered a place on a full time course at the University of the Arts. For further information visit: We also offer a number of short courses that enable students to improve their portfolios and English skills before applying to their chosen course. For further information visit: Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 2

5 What we look for The admissions tutors will grade your portfolio against the 5 criteria listed below: 1. Visualisation skills: Include evidence in the form of drawings you have made from observation of the world around you such as landscapes, cityscapes, interiors, people and objects. (Do not rely on drawings from photographs.) Also include rough sketches, experimental drawings, visual development of design ideas, storyboards, technical design drawings and your sketchbooks. 2. Research and investigative skills: Include evidence of your interests in culture and society and how it informs your art and design work. This could take many forms such as an interest in politics, the media, history, religion, philosophy, music, theatre, cinema, literature and new technologies. Be sure that you demonstrate the way in which you have used your research to inform and contextualise your art and design work. 3. Creative thinking and problem solving abilities: Include evidence of how you have identified problems and what actions you took to solve them. Organise your work so all stages of the development and creative decision-making process are evident including your reflections and evaluations. 4. Use of a range of materials and processes Include evidence that demonstrates an exploratory and experimental use of a range of different media, materials and processes. We are looking for students who are not afraid to try different methods and materials as part of the process of developing art and design work. 5. An interest in art, design or related subjects: Include evidence that demonstrates your potential to achieve the Foundation Diploma and your commitment to and enthusiasm for art and design study. Evidence may be in the form of creative ideas, notes, research, photographs and sketches. It must include personal work you have made outside of your course or school work. All portfolios should demonstrate as wide a range of practical skills as possible. This should be in form of drawing and recording, ideas generation and development, contextual knowledge and awareness. If applying for direct entry to a specialist curriculum area, do not exclude work that is from different disciplines. Application advice The application form asks you to state which curriculum area you are applying to. Use your personal statement to describe aspects of your work that support this choice. You may want to refer to your problem solving skills, for example, or to the ideas and interests that underpin the work you re showing us. Please read our curriculum area descriptions in order to make your choice. How to prepare your portfolio Please read this advice carefully as it may help you achieve your ambitions! Make sure you have sufficient time to prepare your portfolio properly. A well presented portfolio takes a lot of time to organise so don t disadvantage yourself by leaving it to the last minute. Your portfolio should be organised chronologically (most recent work at the front) and thematically. Sketchbooks should make reference to your final outcomes. Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 3

6 How to apply Mount work on plain white cartridge paper. Always avoid using black paper for mounting and don't use card as it is heavy and expensive. This may mean remounting some school work. Labelling of work should be unobtrusive. No large labels please. Arrange your work so that the admissions tutor can easily follow how you have developed an idea from the initial research through to the finished piece. Large, heavy and/or three-dimensional work must be presented in photographic form. The photographs should be mounted on white paper and the media, dimensions and title written neatly underneath. Time restraints mean we will not be able to view films, videos or DVDs. You are advised to present this work in form of storyboards and stills. Photographic work should be simply mounted on white paper, dated and titled. Make sure you have removed everything from the portfolio that is not intended for review, i.e. empty sketchbooks, paper scraps or other irrelevant material. The quality of the work is more important than the quantity. Include your sketchbooks and reflective journals please ensure that all sketchbooks are securely labelled with your name on the front. If you have studied design technology don t forget to include this work as well Do not include any hazardous materials such as broken glass or mirrors, sharps such as needles, chemicals or substances containing mould. We are advised not to handle hazardous materials and discovery of such materials would prevent further examination of your portfolio. When you have prepared your portfolio, check it against the list of recommendations above. And please remember that a poorly prepared portfolio makes it difficult for the admissions tutors to judge your suitability for the Course. You can apply online by following this link You may only apply to one Foundation course at the University of the Arts London. The deadline for equal consideration for the full time course is 31 st January Deferred entry Entry can only be deferred in exceptional circumstances. Please contact us before submitting your application if you are considering applying for deferred entry. What happens next? We read and consider all application forms and personal references. Please note Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 4

7 that particular attention is given to the personal statement and your references. Use your personal statement to tell us about your interests in art and design and your career ambitions. Subject to your meeting the entry requirements (or expecting to meet them) you may then be invited to submit your portfolio for review. If you can t bring the portfolio yourself you can arrange for a parent, guardian or friend to bring it for you. Following review of portfolios, your application may be successful or you may be declined. Home/EU Postal Portfolios If you don t live in the UK or you cannot attend a portfolio review for exceptional reasons, you can apply with a postal portfolio. This means sending either a non returnable A4 portfolio or CD documenting your work, following the guidelines below: your A4 portfolio or CD should consist of a series of images of your work the quality of the work is more important than the quantity please supply title, media and dimensions of each piece, bottom left of the image where possible, scan rather than photograph work. Large or 3- dimensional work should be photographed please organise your work by project, with supporting work presented alongside final outcomes make sure you label your A4 portfolio or CD with your name If presenting your work as an A4 portfolio please ensure the sheets are attached in order to keep the sequence. Do not send original work. If presenting your work on CD: please ensure that it is Mac and PC-formatted all portfolio images should be arranged in a single Powerpoint or PDF file individual images imported into Powerpoint or PDF files should be no larger than 1024 x 768 pixels PLEASE NOTE: We are just as interested in seeing your research and development work as we are in seeing your final outcomes. Please ensure your portfolio contains evidence of primary and secondary research, ideas development and experimentation with media. We want to see sketchbook and notebook pages, worksheets, working drawings and annotations. Postal portfolios or CD s should be sent to CSM Foundation Admissions, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA They should be sent to arrive by 21 st February Please note that late submissions are unlikely to be considered. You ll be notified of the outcome of the portfolio review by 24 th March If you are offered a place it will be conditional on meeting the entry requirements: e.g. A Level and IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent). (See entry requirements on page 2). International applicants If you are applying from abroad you can make a postal portfolio application. If you are currently in the UK you ll be invited to attend a portfolio review. International Postal Portfolio should be sent to the International Office, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 5

8 Foundation in Art and Design, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA For further help on the application process for international students visit: Those from outside the EU who want to apply to Central Saint Martins can apply direct to the college at any time throughout the year. To do this you must complete an International Application Form. You can download this from the course web page 3. About the course Foundation at Central Saint Martins The Foundation course at Central Saint Martins is based at Kings Cross and Archway. Students have access to a range of facilities at both sites. The course offers students six options of application. Those confident about their future direction can apply for direct entry into one of the five specific curriculum areas. For applicants who want to explore a range of disciplines before making their pathway choice there is the traditional diagnostic studies route. On your application form please state either diagnostic studies or the specific curriculum area you want to be considered for. Diagnostic Studies Each curriculum area offers a range of pathway options: Fashion & Textiles Fashion Textiles Fine Art Painting Sculpture Fine Art Practice Graphic & Communication Design Graphic Design Graphics/Illustration Graphics/Photography Fashion Communication Performance Design and Practice 3-Dimensional Design and Architecture Architecture & Spatial Design Product Design Jewellery, Footwear & Fashion Accessories Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 6

9 Overview of curriculum areas Diagnostic Studies Curriculum Area This area of study introduces you to the full spectrum of pathways offered by the Foundation course. Through a series of projects you'll be encouraged to experiment with a range of materials and processes that support ideas development within art and design. After this initial period of investigation and experimentation you'll be guided, through tutorials and assessment, to the curriculum area that best suits your interests and abilities. At the end of Part 1 of the course (Units 1 to 4), you'll start Part 2 of the course developing work to build your portfolio in one of the pathways (for details, see below). Fashion and Textiles Curriculum Area Fashion and Textiles encompasses a broad range of activities and disciplines. These include fashion illustration; draping on the body; design development; investigation into research and an introduction to print, knit and stitch. Our two pathways are closely related, allowing students a range of options for developing skills in specific areas. We encourage students to develop their individual strengths and support them in creating a personal and creative portfolio. Students primarily progress onto BA courses in Fashion, Textiles or related disciplines. Fashion and Textiles pathways: Textiles The Textiles Pathway combines an exploration of skills, including traditional, contemporary technology and experimentation into colour and surface. The pathway may have crossovers with Fashion, but is also seen as an entirely separate study. Students consider outcomes which can be functional, decorative, symbolic, or conceptual, or a combination of all of these possibilities. Work is made for variety of uses and contexts which can include design for industry, art in a gallery context, or as designer-maker crafts; categories which are continuously blending and cross referring. Students are encouraged to explore and test ideas, themes and concepts through the sketchbook. There is a focus on drawing, painting, collage, photomontage, and mixed media, for both figurative and abstract imagery. Students will make detailed studies of colour, texture, surface and form through observed subject matter, and tactile manipulation and experimental samples in stitch /print / knit..textiles Pathway students will utilise to print, stitch, knit and multi media for design solutions. Students progress to BA courses in Textile Design, Fashion Knit, Fashion Print or related disciplines. Fashion Fashion has the power to reveal, hide, extend, or define the identity of an individual or a group. In the Fashion pathway, visual language is communicated through images and structures for the body. Work is created within the cultural, social or political influences of a specific time. A broadly experimental use of sketchbook is encouraged to develop ideas, themes and concepts. Students learn to translate 2D imagery into 3D structures for the body through a range of processes and materials. Illustrative imagery is developed using drawing, painting, collage, photomontage and mixed media. Students are taught techniques of draping on the figure or stand, and ongoing documentation of ideas and processes is realised through drawing and photography. Fashion students are taught to understand the importance of the silhouette and sculptural form related to the body. Furthermore, they learn the important difference between designing for fashion and simply buying and wearing it. Fashion pathway students will work with print, stitch and knit and explore machine and hand processes. Students in the Fashion pathway progress to BA courses including Womenswear; Menswear; Fashion Print; Fashion Knit and Textiles. Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 7

10 Fine Art Curriculum Area It is best to think of Fine Art as an academic discipline in the same way one might consider Sociology or Philosophy. Fine Art is concerned with finding ways to explore the complexity of the relationship between things, and to locate a suitable form to communicate this exploration to others. The area allows you considerable freedom to develop your own individual language, away from immediate commercial concerns and constraints. As a result, outcomes can range widely, from those that explore the image and representation, materials, process and context, through to the use of time-based media including video and sound, and work that deliberately incorporates or confronts an audience. The three different pathways within the Fine Art Curriculum area offer opportunities for students to develop particular aspects of visual language, but necessarily also cross over. Students tend to progress to BA programmes in Fine Art. In addition, a Fine Art education promotes an attitude of openness that can prove useful to many other walks of life. Fine Art pathways: Painting The Painting pathway is strongly determined by the medium of paint itself. Exploring ways in which this hugely versatile medium can be used is central to the area. Students are encouraged to understand ways in which paint can be manipulated physically in relation to itself, to the surface on which it is applied and in relation to colour. In addition there is a thorough investigation of the language of the image and of other modes of representation. Students will extend their practice using photography and other forms of 2- and 3-Dimensional visual imagery, including digital manipulation and printmaking. Sculpture Sculpture investigates both the physical and temporal nature of the world. Students will consider objects and materials (the stuff of the world), what happens when humans do something to these things (process and action) and physical space (site specificity, installation). Central to the Sculpture pathway is that the student s work develops as a direct consequence of doing/making, so typically much time is spent using the workshops (though this is not a requirement). Fine Art Practice The three Fine Art practice areas allow you freedom to move across media between painting, photography, sculpture, film, performance and installation. The area also caters for students who are interested in developing work in relation to current social, political, scientific or wider theoretical contexts. Students tend to progress to more open Fine Art courses (for instance XD at Central Saint Martins), or to courses that focus on context and criticism, such as BA Art History and BA Curation, Communication and Criticism. Graphic & Communication Design Curriculum Area The field of Graphic & Communication Design encompasses a broad range of activities and disciplines including photography; drawing; moving image (including animation); printmaking, illustration digital interaction, typography; advertising; branding and fashion communication. The context of the work is most often in the public domain rather than in the gallery space and it is the role of the Graphic and Communication designer to persuade, provoke, inform and entertain their audience. In this area, a great deal of emphasis is placed on the development of ideas. Students learn to develop a creative practice in which an alignment of ideas and process is central to producing the best design. Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 8

11 Each of the four pathways in the Graphic and Communication Design area require a willingness to experiment and take risks, and to cultivate an attitude of adventure and enquiry. Graphic and Communication Design pathways: Graphic Design Graphic Designers are Communicators. They are problem-solvers who work to a brief. Graphic Designers are able to communicate a message, convey an idea. Graphic Designers can create change, present an experience, persuade, explain, demonstrate, impose meaning, interpret, amuse, announce, change a mood, elicit an emotion, provide information. In the creative process, the Graphic Designer is able to achieve a balance between clarity, innovation and impact, but there is no ambiguity: Graphic Design has to work in order for the message to be clear. Graphic Design relies on understanding the problem. The tools used by the Graphic Designer in the creative process will include research, experimentation with a range of processes and materials, generating and developing ideas, knowing the audience, and understanding context. In the Graphic Design Pathway, we promote a broad and ambitious interrogation and application of the subject with a strong emphasis on conceptual thinking. Projects explore all forms of visual communication, and may include print, books and narratives, typography and letterforms, advertising and branding, print media and digital interaction. Students typically progress onto BA courses in Graphic Design, Advertising or Illustration. Illustration At the heart of this pathway is drawing and painting, but illustration can encompass almost any other media. Illustration is the process of using your imagination and your unique visual language to interpret given content; for the purpose of enriching it, clarifying it or simply decorating it. It is democratic and accessible it exists within the public domain. It is centred on the tension between self-expression and problem-solving. You will be encouraged to develop an original and personal visual language that becomes an extension of you, and communicates how you see the world. Projects explore drawing, lettering, paper engineering, model-making, composition, print, and animation. Students typically progress onto BA courses in Illustration, Graphic Design or Animation. Photography This pathway is for students with a strong interest in using photography as a tool to frame, record, question and communicate ideas about the world around them. We focus on developing a conceptual and inventive approach, often situating the work in the public domain. As well as working with photography, we also encourage students to explore the possibilities of a wide range of media appropriate to the development of their own visual language. Outcomes can be poetic, dramatic, humorous or playful. Projects explore studio photography, found images, film, animation, image and text, intervention, book forms, performance and installation. Students typically progress onto BA courses in Graphic Design, Photography, Design for interaction and moving image, Film & Television or Fine Art. Fashion Communication This pathway is for students with an interest in Art Direction, Fashion Styling, Fashion Photography, Fashion Journalism or Fashion Illustration. The pathway delivers a wide range of live projects where students engage with current Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 9

12 designers, public contexts and a range of approaches to creating and communicating the context of fashion. Fashion Communication aims to nurture you to become innovative, informed, responsible promoters, writers, communicators and observers, central to the industry's future. In the Fashion Communication pathway, we promote a broad and ambitious interrogation and application of the subject with a strong emphasis on conceptual thinking Your practice will involve photography, art direction, filmmaking, casting, trend forecasting, live performance, staging events, publishing, graphic design, creative use of new digital platforms and crossdisciplinary work. Students typically progress onto BA courses in Fashion Communication & Promotion, Fashion Photography, Art Direction, Fashion Journalism or Fashion Illustration. Performance Design and Practice Curriculum Area The field of Performance Design and Practice comprises interconnected timebased disciplines across art and design practices: Design Practice exploring the visual components of a performance, Performance Practice writing, devising and directing for performance. The context of the work is both in the public and gallery space, from the Fine Arts to the Entertainment industries. Through live and recorded media the practitioner generates ideas in order to provoke and manipulate the audience. The work ranges from costume and creature design and construction, set design for theatre, film and TV, live art, performance and installation art, event and music video design to exploring lighting and sound elements, directing, devising and writing for performance. Any of these disciplines imply working as part of a creative team, and the area therefore encourages dialogue and collaboration whilst developing a personal visual language. Performance Design and Practice investigates the site (location), character, narrative and theme, pushing boundaries of tradition through research and experimentation. The area introduces and communicates through model making, scale drawing, costume drawing and making, storyboarding, digital image manipulation and documentation processes (through still photography and video). Students typically progress to BA courses in Theatre and Event Design, Set Design for Film and Television, Costume Design and Interpretation, Special Effects and Makeup Design as well as Fine Art. 3DDA 3-Dimensional Design & Architecture curriculum area The 3DDA Curriculum Area is ideal for those with a passion for making. Students will explore a range of materials in the context of structure, form and surface. They will learn to use tools and machinery and acquire new making skills. The technical knowledge and understanding helps students to solve creative problems. In 3DDA we explore design, craft and conceptual approaches to creative idea development. The scale we work in ranges from tiny objects worn on the body to hand held products, to furniture, to large architectural structures and proposals for whole cities. Students will be taught rigorous methods of research and visual communication, as well as professional ways of presenting 3D outcomes to audiences. 3-Dimensional Design & Architecture pathways: ASD Architecture & Spatial Design This pathway explores the structures that shape the built environment and the spaces inside and around them. Spatial and architectural investigations will focus Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 10

13 on: scale - site - atmosphere - light - materials - context - function - human needs - innovative propositions - solutions - multidisciplinary approaches. Spatial and architectural concepts are based on the exploration of cultural, social, political and economic issues. Design idea development might touch on anything from narrative to environmentalism or radical strategies for inhabitation. Outcomes may be rooted in architecture, interiors, landscape or urbanism. PD Product Design This Pathway is for students interested in designing through making and the acquisition of related workshop skills. You will face the challenge of solving functional design problems. You will identify target audiences and analyse peoples consumer behaviour in order to discover what they need and aspire too. You will explore objects within the context of materiality, function, meaning, location, contemporary living, social and political issues and the environment. There are three approaches to Product Design: design for production, conceptual approach and focus on making process, craft skills, innovative use of materials. 3D Design outcomes range from design products and consumer goods to furniture and objects for the home. JFFA Jewellery, Footwear & Fashion Accessories This pathway is for students who are interested in exploring new and innovative, as well as traditional and contemporary approaches to designing for the body. Jewellery explores the decorative, intimate, meaningful or symbolic quality of objects worn on the body. Design concepts explore tradition and culture, social and political issues, as well as personal ideas. Footwear and Fashion Accessories are rapidly growing sectors of the fashion industry, which is responding to current trends for the catwalk, the retail industry and contemporary craft practice. Outcomes can be diverse and may incorporate headpieces, millinery, jewellery, footwear, bags and new products. There is an emphasis on exploring a diversity of materials, acquiring a wide range of making skills and considering manufacturing methods in both, industry and the designer/maker context. You will focuses on: perceptions of preciousness and beauty perceptions of value and status skilful and sensitive handling of materials design, materials, technology and craftsmanship Outcomes may evoke questions and debate, be amusing, ironic and enigmatic, be sentimental or superstitious, indicate a personal history, declare a relationship to others and raise issues of identity. Course Structure The course runs for 32 weeks full time over one year. It is divided into 3 Parts. Each Part is made up of Units and each Unit has a credit value. Units are the basic building blocks of your course and can be described as a self-contained package of learning defined in terms of learning time. This includes taught time, independent study, access to resources and assessment. Each Part is made up of 40 Credits: Part 1 consists of 40 Level 3 Credits and Parts 2 and 3 consist of 40 Level 4 Credits each. To progress to Part 2, you are expected to successfully complete the Units of Part 1. To progress to Part 3, (Unit 7), you are expected to complete all previous Units successfully. To be awarded a Foundation Diploma you must accumulate 120 credits in total. This means you will need to complete all Units of the course in order to gain the Foundation Diploma. The outcome of Part 3 will determine whether a Pass, Merit or Distinction is Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 11

14 awarded. You are expected to attend three days per week. These could be either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 10.30am 4.30pm. You are occasionally expected to attend on a Friday for workshop inductions, additional classes and lectures. Outline of the Course Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is designed to enable you to learn through discovery and exploration by engaging with projects, lectures and study visits. The course is essentially a transitional experience in art, design and communication, preparing you for a place in higher education or for employment. The wide range of specialist options reflects the progression opportunities available at degree level within the college and the university. The course s pathways allow you to build a subject-specific portfolio in readiness for degree course applications. Part One Learning Skills and Content Through studio and workshop projects you will be introduced to a range of materials and methods of working. You will learn how to research and develop your ideas and how to evaluate and reflect on your progress. Part Two Development and Progression The Foundation Diploma is designed to help you build a portfolio and to prepare you for entry to higher education and subsequent employment. Building on skills from Part 1 you will integrate your research, ideas and methods of working to produce a body of work that allows you to analyse your interests and ambitions and to investigate directions to pursue. Part Three Project Proposal and Realisation The focus of Part 3 is on further development of your individuality and independence as you propose and realise your final major project. It integrates planning, research, ideas, methods, evaluation and reflection. Your project is displayed in the foundation exhibition open to the public, family and friends. Developing your skills Throughout the course you ll learn new skills to enable you to progress successfully. These skills are also appropriate to higher education and employment. They include the use of machinery and materials, presentation skills for articulating your ideas to your peers or at interview and presenting your work in a portfolio or at an exhibition. Most importantly you ll gain study skills in order to learn how to learn. This kind of independent learning builds the selfmotivation, commitment and initiative that allows you to develop your projects independently, guided by a supportive tutorial structure. Resources (accommodation, staffing, staff profile etc.) It is significant that the Course is located in London, a major centre of the international art world, boasting unique resources such as Tate Modern and the major national museums and established galleries and theatres. The Course takes place on two sites, Kings Cross and Archway, where it has its own studios and well equipped workshops in stitch, print, wood, metal and plastics and also a dedicated computing facility. Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 12

15 The Kings Cross campus is the largest specialist building of its kind in central London, bringing together over 4,000 of the world s most creative students, alongside the professional designers, artists and performers who work at the College. It houses new workshop facilities and a consolidated library, that Foundation students are expected to use. The Programme is developed and managed by a team of permanent members of academic staff. It is delivered by a range of Associate Lecturers and Visiting Practitioners for specific projects. It is supported by technical staff. All lecturers practice professionally across a wide range of art and design disciplines. Future careers Most students go on to study at degree level at Central Saint Martins or at other UAL colleges. Some go on to study at colleges nationally or internationally. Others choose postgraduate study or enter the world of work directly. Frequently asked questions How do I know if this is the right course for me? We strongly recommend that you attend as many open days as possible so you can compare the different courses available. There are three Foundation Courses within UAL and many regional courses across the country. Consider travelling time and accommodation costs when choosing. How do I apply? Applications should be sent directly to the College address. You can download application packs from the college website or call +44 (0) or info@csm.arts.ac.uk. You may only apply to one Foundation course at the UAL. Applying to Central Saint Martins Foundation Diploma Course? If you apply to CSM you will be required to specify which one of the six possible routes through the course you wish to take. Your choices are: Diagnostic; Fashion & Textiles; Fine Art; Graphic & Communication Design; Performance Design & Practice; 3-Dimensional Design & Architecture. Please see the detailed information about this above. When do I apply? We STRONGLY advise you apply before Christmas. This will allow the college time to process your application and give you advance notice of your portfolio review date. The deadline for applications is the 31 st January If you are sending your application in the post ensure that you use recorded delivery for proof of postage. When will my portfolio be reviewed? You will be invited to submit your portfolio for review on a date between the 1 st February and the 17 th March Be aware of any possible closure dates such as half term at your school/college to ensure that you have access to your portfolio for your review date. What happens on the portfolio review day? If you live in the UK you will be asked to deliver your portfolio at am and return to collect it at 4.00 pm. You will be notified of the outcome of the portfolio review by by the end of March Will I have an interview? No, we do not interview applicants. We review the portfolios and base our decisions on the quality of the art and design work, personal statements, and Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 13

16 references. Please see below the admissions selection criteria we use in evaluating your portfolio. Use your personal statement and sketchbooks to tell us about your ideas, interests and ambitions. How many applications are there to places? There are approximately 5 applications to every place on the Course. This means that there will, inevitably, be disappointed applicants. We recommend that you make additional applications outside of the University in case you are not successful. What if I have a disability? We welcome all applications regardless of disability and the College will undertake reasonable adjustments to ensure all students can study and achieve to their full potential. For further information Where is the Course based? All CSM Foundation students are based at the Granary Building Kings Cross and the Archway campus. How many days of the week do I need to attend college? Students must attend all taught sessions. These usually take place three days per week on Mondays, Tuesdays/Wednesdays and Thursdays. Workshop inductions and additional classes are scheduled for some Fridays. You will be provided with a detailed timetable once you have enrolled. Students will be expected to use their independent study time to develop their research and ideas development. What is the staff / student ratio? Class sizes are on average 30:1. The Course curriculum promotes peer group learning which is recognised to be a highly effective and enjoyable learning and teaching strategy What is meant by Level 4? All further education qualifications are identified by levels, for example A levels are at Level 3. Units 1 to 4 of the Foundation Diploma are Level 3 and Units 5, 6 and 7 are at Level 4 How is the Course structured? The delivery of the Course reflects the learning outcomes as specified in the seven Units. Part 1 of the Course encourages the development of key transferable skills, research skills, ideas development through drawing and recording, manipulating materials in 2D, 3D and 4D and reflective and evaluative skills. Diagnostic students are introduced to the five curriculum areas and the possible progression routes within them. Part 2 allows students to study their chosen area of specialisation in greater depth and prepare for undergraduate course applications. Part 3 requires students to propose an individual project and realise that proposal ready for assessment and the end of year public exhibition. Who will support me in my studies? Students are supported through the Course in a number of ways. Core studies are delivered by the Foundation Learning and Teaching tutors who also provide tutorial and assessment guidance. All students can access Study Support tutors who offer help with developing skills such as presentation, time management and writing. Technical staff advise and assist students in realising their ideas in the many different media and processes available. Student services assist in numerous non-academic matters such as finance, counselling, accommodation and health. The administrative team provide services for students such as visa, council tax and bank letters, making appointments and a front of house service to Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 14

17 help students with their day to day queries. Is there any funding available? If you will be under 19 on 31 August 2014 there will be no fees to pay. If you are over 19 you will receive an application form for fee remission at the end of July The Learner Support Fund is open to all Home and EU students of all ages which can only be applied for once you are fully enrolled. If you will be 19 or over by 1September 2014 there may be concessionary fees available. Please see further details: Financial information Tuition fees for : Home / EU applicants 3,600 Free for students under 19 on 31 August 2014 International applicants 11,100 Registration fee: 115 Additional costs There is no studio fee, but you will need to cover the costs of studying for your course above and beyond the basic workshop or studio provision. At the start of the course we recommend you have a toolbox of materials and basic tools that cost approximately 50. Other costs include entry to museums, theatres, travel and research related activities. Funding your course The Foundation Diploma is a Further Education (FE) course and is not classed as a Level 4 course for funding purposes. Please visit the Further Education Money page for advice on money matters: Open days Open days are a great opportunity to meet staff and students and to find out at first hand about courses, teaching and student life. Bookings can only be made online to book and find dates, times and locations please visit: Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 15

18 4. Contact us Information Office Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA tel: +44 (0) info@csm.arts.ac.uk International Office Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, Granary Building, 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA tel: +44 (0) or international@csm.arts.ac.uk 5. Further Information Please follow the links below for further information: Disability access At University of the Arts London, we aim to provide equal opportunities for all our students. We encourage applications from disabled people. We are committed to break down any barriers that prevent fulfilling learning, and aim to respond positively to the needs of disabled students. Learning resources Central Saint Martins will have an extensive library at King s Cross. For detailed information of the resources available across the University of the Arts, please follow the link - Careers advice and guidance Student Support & Guidance Students Union Accommodation Housing Services University of the Arts London 5 Richbell Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3LA tel: +44(0) accommodation@arts.ac.uk Foundation Diploma in Art and Design page 16