Level 3/4 Diploma in Art & Design (Pre Degree)

Coleg Cambria offers a full-time, one-year Level 3/4 Diploma in Foundation Studies Art and Design (Pre-Degree). This course is designed to be the first significant step for aspiring artists and designers.

The Foundation Art & Design diploma is a stimulating course that will prepare you for degree-level education. From developing a personal language to critically analysing the potential of your ideas, you will build a foundation on which to thrive in the world of Art & Design. You will be encouraged to explore, experiment and to take risks, all of which will extend your critical independence and enable you to demonstrate a full understanding of the relevant standards required to achieve progression to Higher Education. You will learn through projects, assignments, presentations, group critiques to develop strong communication skills, which will support the transition from general to specialist Art and Design education.

The curriculum explores a wide range of 2D and 3D processes, including drawing, fine art, textiles, fashion, graphics, CAD, and photography, to help you select a specialist area of study. The final part of the course involves proposing, planning, creating, and exhibiting a major project. You'll also have opportunities to work with practising artists, designers, and craftspeople, and participate in cultural and contextual activities and educational visits.

Coleg Cambria is committed to supporting your progression to employment or Higher Education. Therefore, all courses at Coleg Cambria provide the opportunity for the development of English and Maths to Level 2 and ideally to GCSE Grade C/4 if you haven't already achieved this at school/college. This will enhance your prospects in the jobs market and will also enable progression to Higher Education.