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Art & Design

Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts

UCAS Code: W900 | Foundation Diploma (RQF Level 4)

Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts

UCAS Code: W900 | Foundation Diploma (RQF Level 4)

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1year

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Creative arts and design

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.

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Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts

Department:

Art and Design

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