Art & Design

Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
Undergraduate Foundation Diploma (RQF Level 4) Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyFilm studiesFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic design

About this course

A 1-year programme, designed to prepare you for progressing onto any Art and Design related degree. Accredited by the University of the Arts London Awarding Body, this 1-year course is fundamental if you want to progress to university to study Art & Design at degree level. It will give you the opportunity to explore a wide range of art and design disciplines before you select specialised degree courses.

At  CSVPA we have an outstanding track record of helping students progress onto some of the best Art & Design universities, unlocking a world of opportunity for them. We have 8 different art and design specialism Pathways, covering subjects as listed below (please go to Pathways section for more information). These give you the freedom to experiment, providing a highly personable method of learning that nurtures, educates, and encourages you. 

Before you join us you will be sent further information and video links to help you choose your specialism pathway. If you remain unsure when you arrive, it is possible to change pathway at the end of Unit 1 project 1 or 2.

PATHWAYS ANIMATION & FILM ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN FASHION COMMUNICATION FASHION DESIGN FINE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY GAMES ART & DESIGN GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION 3D DESIGN

Please note that there are no government grants for funding for this course. Students will need to be privately financed.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3412 Authors, writers and translators
7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3414 Dancers and choreographers

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Diploma (RQF Level 4)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Cambridge
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design