FC International Foundation Year - Art and Design | Undergraduate course

Entry year:: 2024/25
Start date:: September
Study mode:: Full-time
Course duration:: 1 year
Campus:: Mount Pleasant

Course modules

What you will study on this degree

Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Basic Drawing Techniques and Media
10 credits

Conceptual and Visual Development in Art and Design
20 credits

Contextual Studies in Art and Design
10 credits

Textile Design and Fabric Manipulation
10 credits

Graphic Design and Illustration
10 credits

Interior and 3D Design
10 credits

Digital Media in Art and Design
20 credits

Final Major Project
20 credits

Drawing From Observation
10 credits

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

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Qualification requirements

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A levels

High School Graduate or GCSE or A Levels or equivalent qualification which includes art and design

Alternative qualifications considered

Have ability in drawing or illustration or show interest (through interview). For students who are not based in Hanoi, portfolios and interviews can be done via Skype or submitted electronically.

International requirements

Other international requirements

English language certificate of IELTS 4.5 or equivalent. If students are not a national of a majority English speaking country and have not completed a degree in English, they'll need to provide evidence of English language ability. The college accept a wide range of other equivalent English language tests, taken within the last two years. English for Design courses are available before and during the course for students who need to improve their English level to study.

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