Visual Arts Fda

New College Durham

Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Digital media, production, and technologyFilm studiesArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

Visual 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

UCAS Tariff Points 32 points

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Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

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