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What is a foundation year?
Note: Although The UCAS 15th January Deadline has elapsed it is still possible to apply for limited places on this course via UCAS
This Foundation Year in Art, Media & Design, is the first year (or year 0) of a 4-year extended programme of undergraduate studies at The Cass. A foundation year offers the opportunity to enter university twelve months earlier than by the customary route. It provides the chance to engage, explore and experiment with a diverse range of art, media and design subjects. Students build up a portfolio of skills and experience sufficient to guarantee progress to whichever of our degree courses is most appropriate to their needs and aspirations.
Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for anyone planning on higher education and a career in art, media or design fields within the diverse scope of the Cultural and Creative Industries. This includes students who plan to change careers or retrain, or those who may not possess standard qualifications at the point of entry, as well as those who have recently undertaken sixth form or equivalent studies. We recognise that a diverse student intake engenders a vigorous foundation year and we are interested in all applicants who are determined to make the most out of the course. We value commitment above existing qualifications and competencies and are looking more for evidence of future potential than a particular kind of past experience.
Course structure
The foundation year is a modular course that runs over two semesters. In each semester full time students complete four modules (eight in total over the course of the year), as follows:
Autumn Semester
Critical Practice 1
Sound & Vision
Studies in 2D
Studies in 3D
Spring Semester
Critical Practice 2
Notebook
Plus two from:
Film and Video
Sound Design
Fine Art (Painting, Drawing, Print, Photography, Sculpture, Installation, Performance etc.)
Design (Graphics, Illustration, Textiles, Silversmithing and Jewellery, Furniture, Product, Interior Design etc.)
Material Science
Key learning outcomes:
- Subject knowledge and technical understanding in art, media and design
- Transferable skills, such as visual literacy, manual dexterity, participation, investigation, presentation
- Enhanced study capabilities
- Awareness of potential future employment prospects in relation to the arts, cultural and creative industries
You will benefit from:
Dedicated and experienced teaching expertise.
Industry-standard labs and work areas in 2D and 3D art & design, computing, video editing, photography, printmaking and ceramics.
Excellent library and Student Support facilities.
Accessible, central location, minutes from the West End. The Cass is opposite Whitechapel Art Gallery and just steps from the Aldgate East tube station at the heart of Brick Lane and the East End art scene.
A rich mix of students with diverse backgrounds and interests.
Progression routes
Successful completion of this foundation year will guarantee students a place on one of our Bachelor of Arts, Science or Engineering degree courses:
BA (Hons) Animation
BA (Hons) Film & Broadcast Production
BA (Hons) Fine Art
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Mixed media)
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Painting)
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Photography)
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Printmaking)
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Sculpture and Installation)
BA (Hons) Furniture & Product Design
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Illustration
BA (Hons) Interior Design
BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing
BA (Hons) Lens Craft
BA (Hons) Media Practice (Animation)
BA (Hons) Media Practice (Film & Broadcast Production)
BA (Hons) Media Practice (Lens Craft)
BA (Hons) Musical Instruments
BSc (Hons) Music Technology (Audio Systems)
BSc (Hons) Music Technology (Music Production)
BA (Hons) Music Technology (Sound for Media)
BA (Hons) Textile Design
NB: Course information subject to change
Attendance
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time : 2 to 3 years
What the students say
Student profiles:
Rosanna | Gin | Adeline | Milan | Annette | Tanja
See a selection of students' works
Hear students talking about their works on YouTube:
Zosia Poulter | Fred Vernon | Faye Blackwell
» Full course information | » How to apply
Open events
Why not come along to see the facilities and meet the team!
You do not have to book for the open day, just turn up. Open Days will be on the following days at 3pm:
- Monday 13th February 2012, Central House
- Monday 12th March 2012, Central House
(Central House is Aldgate East tube, opposite the Whitechapel Art Gallery)
For more information, please contact the course leader John Coleman
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