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Qualification
Foundation
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Location
Hendon Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Have you got a passion for animation, or feel like exploring photography? Are you a film maker? Fancy writing scripts for TV? Is illustration your thing, or do you crave the freedom of a fine artist? Want to devise your own fashion brand? Interested in graphics or advertising, or are you captivated by the world of interiors? Can you build gaming worlds, imagine characters or create stories? Join us to discover you own creative pathway on our exciting and flexible year of study that forms part of your 4 year degree programme.
This programme welcomes students from all different life stages: post A-level (or equivalent) students, mature students returning to education, practising creatives ready to refresh their practice, and individuals exploring a change of career - all wishing to discover their creative direction and prepare for BA study.
What you will gain
The foundation year is an essential part of the learning process. You will be encouraged to apply an investigative and individual approach to all aspects of your work through specially designed projects requiring visual and academic research. Given the freedom to experiment and explore new, different and challenging ways of working you will have the opportunity to experience the value of making mistakes without the pressure of being numerically graded, thereby encouraging you to freely develop your talents. This programme will provide a strong skills base and creative outlook in preparation for your next years of study and future career.
What you will learn
- During this foundation year you will build a broad range of transferable skills taught through project based workshops and explore our world class facilities, experimenting with different techniques and mediums.
- Through a series of specially designed creative projects we will introduce you to the creative process method of working and help you understand the importance of research to inspire and enrich your practice.
- Industry inspired specialist projects will develop your creativity and help you define your direction of study.
- You will learn how to present your work produced throughout the year in a professional digital portfolio and display your work for exhibition.
- Explore creative London through a series of visits to galleries, exhibitions, museums, and studio sessions and reflect on your experiences, recording and capturing your journey in a visual diary.
Modules
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
113th
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Campus address
Middlesex University, Hendon Campus, The Burroughs, Barnet, NW4 4BT, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
62nd out of 84
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Entry standards
/ Max 239124 52%58th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10061.0 61%52nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.18 79%36th
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