Summary

The course is designed to ensure that you have the utmost opportunity to expand your creative, theoretical and contextual skills. The foundation course is a diagnostic course. It will enable you to understand your strengths and areas for development, and ultimately help you to decide which area you would like to specialise in. It introduces you to a wide range of skills and disciplines, such as:

• Fine art: 2D painting and 3D sculpture
• Fashion design
• Textiles and surface design
• Graphic design illustration
• 4D design: product design, ceramics, applied crafts
• Photography
• Print making
• Contextual studies
• Drawing and sketchbooks
• Creativity and critical analysis

This course is at based at three of our campuses including our dynamic and exciting WISE and Queens Road campuses located within easy reach of the city of Bristol which is accessible by train and by bus. As well as our Stroud campus in the centre of Gloucestershire, this campus is a short walk away from Stroud train station and easily accessible by bus.

What do I need to join?

Students need to have passed GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, plus at least 2 A levels (or equivalent). We will also require a strong portfolio to be brought to interview.

Maths & English

A key requirement for obtaining many jobs is to achieve a good standard of English and Maths. Therefore, learners that do not yet have a GCSE grade 4 (C) will be enrolled on either a GCSE or functional skills programme alongside their course.

Work Experience

A key component of all Programmes is that learners will undertake a Work Placement. This is crucial as it allows learners to prctice new knowledge, skills and behaviours in an employment setting. Learners will receive help in securing their Work Placement through our Work Placement Team here at SGS, who will work with employers to ensure that all relevant Health & Safety, relevant insurances and safeguarding measures are in place.

What can I do next?

Learners can progress into higher education, apprenticeships and internships within the creative industries.