Foundation Certificate in Art and Design with English 60/40

This course is designed for those students who wish to progress to the internationally renowned Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture at Kingston University.

Developed for International Students, the Foundation Certificate in Art and Design with English 60/40 programme is a rigorous and academically focused programme designed specifically to prepare you for further study at the University.

Validated by Kingston University, the programme will provide the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed on the Art & Design Foundation Diploma and BA degree courses at the University.

What you will study

60% of your study time will be spent on progressing your portfolio to a level where you will be considered for a place on either the Art & Design Foundation Diploma or a BA(Hons) course.

40% of your time will be spent learning English Language to an IELTS level of at least 5.5 or equivalent. Entry to the Art & Design Foundation Diploma at the University requires 5.5 or equivalent and entry onto all BA programmes requires 6.0 or equivalent.

The Foundation Certificate in Art and Design with English 60/40 programme covers topics such as:

  • Drawing, recording and painting skills
  • Observational studies and introduction to critical/historical/contextual studies
  • Problem solving in a design context
  • Colour theory and printmaking
  • Form and function – 3D Studies
  • Mixed media and photography

Progression

Progression from the Foundation Certificate in Art and Design with English 60/40 programme is a combination of the mark achieved upon completion of the programme, and portfolio assessment and interview conducted by the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture. Students who successfully complete this programme can be considered for progression onto the Art & Design Foundation Diploma or an Art & Design BA(Hons) programme at the University.

The two routes you could progress onto are:

Art & Design Foundation Diploma

This one-year course is designed to prepare you for entry to degree level Art & Design study. Its fast-paced curriculum is taught within a hard-working but supportive atmosphere, helping you develop the skills you need to make the most of the next level of your education. To find out more, please visit: www.kingston.ac.uk/artdesignfoundation

The course provides a strong grounding in six main subject areas:

  • Fine art (including painting, 3D, mixed media and printmaking)
  • Communication (including graphic design and typography)
  • Moving image (film, TV and lens-based media)
  • Illustration (including sequential narrative, film and photography)
  • Three-dimensional design
  • Fashion (including menswear, womenswear, and photo journalism)

Art & Design BA(Hons)

Kingston University offers a wide range of BA(Hons) Art and Design degree subjects. For the full list, and more details, please visit: www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate

 
Kingston International Student, Hideto Shinkawa

Hideto Shinkawa, Fine Art BA(Hons), Majoring in Fine Art and Critical Studies

"My tutors always gave me good advice and taught me mixing media which developed my art into more abstract, powerful and metaphorical works. This development led me to Fine Art. In addition the libraries and English course also supported the advancement in my studies. I recommend it from my heart."

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Key facts

Course length  
Three terms (September to June or January to August)

Entry dates  
September 2010 or January 2011

Term dates  
September start:  
Term 1 – 20/09/10 to 10/12/10
Term 2 – 11/01/11 to 25/03/11
Term 3 – 11/04/11 to 17/06/11
January start:
Term 1 – 10/01/11 to 25/03/11
Term 2 – 11/04/11 to 17/06/11
Term 3 – 20/06/11 to 19/08/11

Course structure  
Modular course, three modules per term (four modules in the last term); five  
core subjects and six subject-specific module

Assessment  
End of module/term assessments: There will be a combination of examinations and assessments  
of coursework, presentations and extended essays  
Continuous coursework: Mixture of lecture classes, small- group seminar work and directed  
self-study assessment

Age on entry
Students are usually at least 17 years old

Entry requirements
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent
English language: IELTS 4.5 (with 5.0 in writing), TOEFL 450
(133 computer-based test)