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Foundation Certificate in Art and Design 

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Student testimonial

"I came to Nottingham because NTU is the best place you can study art and fashion. You get the chance to practise key skills specific to design.

When I graduate it will really help that my course at NTU is a sandwich course, with a year spent working in industry. I will be able to build my CV while at university and get to know people who work in the industry.

I can therefore be more confident about getting a good job after I graduate."

Programme Overview

The Foundation Certificate in Art and Design teaches students a broad range of artistic and design knowledge and techniques. The programme will help students to reach GCE 'A' level equivalent standard.

More information for Art and Design applicants.

 

Nottingham Trent International College Art and Design Show

Explore the private view of the Foundation Art and Design end of course exhibition held at the Bonington Gallery

Nottingham Trent International College Art and Desing show

 

 

See some examples of our student work:


            Xenia Pavlou's art and design work           Qin Zhong's Art and Design work           Ugochukwu Nwokoro's Architecture design work           Stephanos Constantinou's design work          

 

            Jiang Juan's design work           Nyambo Bandas's Art and Design work           Ahmad Zhafry's design work           Uzair Merchant's design work          

 

 

Nottingham Contemporary

The Nottingham Contemporary has been described as one of the best spaces for art and culture anywhere in Europe, and has some of the most beautiful galleries in the country. It has revolutionised the contemporary arts scene in Nottingham and will be a top rate arts centre when it opens in November.

Nottingham Contemporary

 

Subject Outline

All Foundation Certificate programmes at Nottingham Trent International College contain two elements:

  • Academic skills modules
  • Subject modules

English language tuition is also provided for students who need it.

 

Academic Skills Modules

Develop key academic skills including research, writing, presentation and analysis skills.

 

Subject Modules

Cover the basics of your chosen area of study so that you have the knowledge you need. Then progress to more specialised study that focuses on the topics and skills you will need most in your chosen undergraduate degree course.

All modules are taught with your progression to Nottingham Trent University in mind. They are designed to meet the needs of international students.

 

Progress to Nottingham Trent University

Successful completion of the Foundation Certificate in Art and Design guarantees progression to Year 1 of a Nottingham Trent University degree course

University progression routes are provided below.

Subject Modules

Programme outline

Three core Academic Skills Modules:

  • Academic skills 1a
  • Academic skills 1b
  • Academic skills 2

 

Five core Subject Modules:

  • Project 1
  • Project 2
  • Interpreting the Visual World
  • Introduction to Art and Design
  • Introduction to AV Media and Technology

 

English Language Modules

Students taking the three term programme take four additional English language modules:

  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 2a
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 2b
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 3a
  • Language and Communication for Academic Study 3b

Progression Route

Progression Routes

Art and Design students progress into the first year of one of the following Nottingham Trent University degrees:

 

School of Art and Design

 

School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment

 

A portfolio is required for entry to the Foundation Certificate in Art and Design for all progression routes.

*Course average of 65% required and interview

** Course average of 60% required