Art & Design
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing ArtsArt & Design Foundation Diploma (RQF Level 4) is an undergraduate degree at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, based in Cambridge, taught full-time over 1 year.
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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ