Visual Arts Fda
New College DurhamVisual Arts Fda FdA is an undergraduate degree at New College Durham, based in Durham, taught full-time over 2 years. Entry requires around 32 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
32 points
Typical offer · UCAS
About this course
This programme aims to equip you with the knowledge and creative skills required to successfully develop a career within visual arts. You will focus on your preferred specialist discipline within art and design such as fine art, digital photography, textile design, multimedia, interior design, illustration, or take a broad and inventive approach to develop a diverse portfolio. The course will nurture creativity and support concept development to a level where you can seek employment, engage in self-employment or undertake further study. Opportunities for external work placements generally arise during your second year of study due to the level of skill required by employers.
What's next?
You could progress to BA (Hons) Visual Arts or BA (Hons) Design at New College Durham to top-up your foundation degree to a degree.
Alternatively, you could progress to a relevant course at university, or pursue a career in the industry.
Employment opportunities include:
Freelance/Self Employed
Fine Artist
Interior/Surface Pattern Design
Sculptor
Design consultancies and studios
PR Agencies
Publishing companies
Animation studio
Art gallery curator
Art therapist
Art or design teacher
Art technician
Art valuer or auctioneer
Art related jobs in fashion.
Entry Requirements
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 Degree in Arts - FdA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Durham
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ