Whether you are interested in becoming a photographer, filmmaker, digital designer or digital content creator, this could be your first step towards becoming a creative digital producer.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Based within the exciting and vibrant creative industries department alongside our creative industries degrees, this course is ideally placed to allow you to explore a variety of specialist areas, including fine art, graphics, illustration, photography, 3D, fashion, and textiles. Industry-based projects and work experience opportunities are part of each course curriculum, enabling you to further develop the skills to progress to degree-level study or a career in the creative industries.
- Specialist facilities, studios, and workshops
- Industry expert teachers
- Find your passion and prepare for university
- Collaborate with other creative courses on-site
FURTHER INFORMATION
To join this course you need at least one A-Level at grade C or higher (or equivalent Level 3 qualification) in a creative subject. Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 (A-C) to include English and maths, and a portfolio of your creative work. Entry to the course includes a 1-1 in-person interview. This will be with one of the Tutors, Curriculum Manager, or Head of Creative Industries. During the interview, you will be able to discuss and present your portfolio of work and ask questions. This will be an opportunity for us to talk to you about your work and interests.
Further study
This course is the preferred progression route to higher education art and design specialised study and the majority of students use this course as a stepping stone into higher education.
We have an excellent track record of placing students at prestigious universities and art colleges throughout the UK.
Degrees level courses at Northbrook College include Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Digital Design, Fashion, Textile Design or Theatre/Set Design.
The Foundation Diploma is a contemporary, innovative and challenging course that allows you to explore a wide range of disciplines including:
- Fine art, fashion and textiles
- Photography and film
- Animation and sound
- Graphic art and design
- Illustration and 3D crafts
Future careers
Employment in the art and design industry normally requires applicants to have studied at degree level.
- Fashion, textiles, jewellery and accessory design
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Product design
- Interior design
- Concept art
- Art education
- Furniture design
- Architecture
- Exhibition and museum curatorship
- Printmaking
- Theatre design
- Set design
- Prop making
- SFX design
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations and academic coursework. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.