Art & Design (Fine Art & Photography) - Foundation - NA

Fine Art is driven by the exploration of bold ideas and powerful concepts. It pushes you to question meaning, provoke emotional reactions, build compelling narratives and ignite debate. Photography, equally, goes far beyond simply taking images or documenting reality, it is a dynamic and sophisticated medium for expressing complex ideas and communicating visually with impact. For students aspiring to progress to leading global institutions in the creative arts, this one-year course offers a rigorous and intellectually engaging introduction to Fine Art & Photography. Throughout the course, you will cultivate a refined understanding of visual language, contextual awareness and critical literacy, essential attributes for success at higher levels of study. You will enjoy a series of exploratory workshops designed to encourage experimentation across diverse techniques, processes and media. This investigative phase enables you to broaden your creative practice before progressing towards greater specialisation. You will engage with both darkroom and digital photography, alongside disciplines such as painting, drawing, printmaking and assemblage.

Completion of High School is needed or a minimum of 1 x Level 3 qualification, preferably in a relevant creative subject (i.e. A level) and 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or grade C, including Maths and English and at least one of which should be in a creative arts subject. Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed.