This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
New College Durham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This programme aims to equip you with the knowledge and creative skills required to successfully develop a career within visual arts. You will focus on your preferred specialist discipline within art and design such as fine art, digital photography, textile design, multimedia, interior design, illustration, or take a broad and inventive approach to develop a diverse portfolio. The course will nurture creativity and support concept development to a level where you can seek employment, engage in self-employment or undertake further study. Opportunities for external work placements generally arise during your second year of study due to the level of skill required by employers. What's next? You could progress to BA (Hons) Visual Arts or BA (Hons) Design at New College Durham to top-up your foundation degree to a degree. Alternatively, you could progress to a relevant course at university, or pursue a career in the industry. Employment opportunities include: Freelance/Self Employed Fine Artist Interior/Surface Pattern Design Sculptor Design consultancies and studios PR Agencies Publishing companies Animation studio Art gallery curator Art therapist Art or design teacher Art technician Art valuer or auctioneer Art related jobs in fashion.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 3A8P
- Institution code:
- N28
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
Standard entry criteria: Level 3 qualification in an art and design related discipline You will hold four GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or working towards). It is desirable but not essential that you hold a grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English, or Functional Skills. You will be encouraged to obtain grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English. A total of 32 UCAS tariff points. You will be interviewed and must evidence an art and design or creative-based portfolio (international applicants via internet/email respectively). A personal statement. Minimum 5.5 IELTS in each band for international applicants. Non-standard entry: Evidence of appropriate creative experience or employment within the creative industries Additional requirements: Level 2 maths & English and an art and design based portfolio.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk/courses/graphic-design/fda-visual-arts
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre
Durham
DH1 5ES