Overview

This specially designed course enables you to make an informed choice about which visual arts subject you wish to study at degree level, giving successful students the opportunity for guaranteed progression onto a named BA programme at Middlesex University

 

Why choose Foundation Year in Visual Arts at Middlesex?

Passionate about art and design but not sure which path to follow? This specially designed flexible course, taught by industry-based academics, will help you choose a visual arts pathway, paving the way to a BA degree at Middlesex. You will have the opportunity to experience different career directions from Animation, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography. After successfully completing the course, you are guaranteed entry on to one of our visual art BA courses.

 

What you will gain

With the support of teachers who are experts in their fields, by the end of this course you will have had the chance to explore and develop your visual arts skills, create an extensive portfolio, before exhibiting your work at the end of year show.

 

After successfully completing the course, you'll be ready to progress on to a full-time bachelor's degree such as BA Animation, BA Fine Art, BA Graphic Design, BA Illustration or BA Photography.
 

What you will learn

The Foundation Year in Visual Arts is a creative and inspiring multidisciplinary course designed to encourage you to explore different aspects of art and design.

 

It will build your confidence and help you identify your strengths and develops skills and techniques. The course explores different creative pathways and clarifies industry specialisms to help you choose a career path in the creative industries.

 

In the first part of the course, you'll experiment and explore techniques and develop skills within 3D Design, tackle specialist projects, then specialise and work towards your final portfolio of creative work and exhibition. Alongside this, you'll have the opportunity to explore London as an inspirational creative centre of design and visual arts through galleries and museums visits, and reflect on your experiences.