FE College or University for Art Foundation YEAR
Hi
Are the Further Education courses such as Foundation in Art Diplomas the same as a University Art & Design Foundation year. In other words if I go to a FE college to do a Foundation Art Diploma will that mean if I wish to study Fine Art at degree level, will that mean I have 3 years to do instead of 4 to complete a BA (Hons) in Fine Art?
Thanks
Are the Further Education courses such as Foundation in Art Diplomas the same as a University Art & Design Foundation year. In other words if I go to a FE college to do a Foundation Art Diploma will that mean if I wish to study Fine Art at degree level, will that mean I have 3 years to do instead of 4 to complete a BA (Hons) in Fine Art?
Thanks
(edited 1 year ago)
Reply 1
They are not the same.
A foundation diploma is a stand alone FE course that will give you an experience of lots of different creative pathways and lead to a stand alone qualification. You are then free to apply wherever you want once it is completed.
A foundation year leads to no qualification and you would have to remain within the University that you did the year. You might be able to switch to a degree course within the university.
I would absolutely recommend the foundation diploma over the foundation year!
A foundation diploma is a stand alone FE course that will give you an experience of lots of different creative pathways and lead to a stand alone qualification. You are then free to apply wherever you want once it is completed.
A foundation year leads to no qualification and you would have to remain within the University that you did the year. You might be able to switch to a degree course within the university.
I would absolutely recommend the foundation diploma over the foundation year!
Reply 2
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Oh thanks for that information. Good to know. Cheers
Reply 3
And a degree following a foundation diploma would be 3 years rather than 4.
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