Course summary

Our Integrated Foundation Year course is the ideal choice for a student looking to pursue an undergraduate degree in the creative arts. It will give you the grounding, tools, practical skills and confidence to succeed in your chosen Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at CSVPA with an enhanced knowledge and understanding of specialist techniques and materials. You will take this one year course before progressing onto one of our Bachelor of Arts courses at CSVPA. This initial year is designed to allow you to explore a broad range of media, approaches and concepts in arts and design, and to develop your own distinctive voice and direction for future success in your chosen BA pathway. Over the year, you will be introduced to a variety of creative disciplines such as: 2D and 3D design Photography Graphics and Illustration Fine Art Fashion and Textiles Painting, Drawing and Printmaking Animation and Film You will enjoy learning through studio-based projects, specialist workshops, group critiques and frequent tutorial sessions to aid your development of critical thinking, research and academic skills embedded in the course. With our small class sizes, you will have individual, hands-on support from our experienced tutors – giving you the guidance you need to explore your creative potential. For our non-UK students, we offer an enhanced level of English Language support to ensure you achieve the required IELTS score to progress onto the CSVPA BA degree course of your choosing. We have a dedicated team of English teachers who can provide tailored support for you while you study with us, allowing you to become the creative you want to be. Through choosing to study our Integrated Foundation with BA(Hons) you will be offered a four year student visa, making your creative experience with us more rewarding. Graphic Design is the modern form of storytelling. It has the power to inspire, educate, instruct, entertain, influence and define identity. Our BA (Hons) Graphic Design course enables you to examine the principles of graphic design, encouraging you to explore your own individual creative voice in a progressive, enterprising, playful and curious way. You will be introduced to a broad range of creative communication techniques and be equipped with the tools to help define your future and find an individual voice within the field of visual communication.  You will be given the freedom to explore innovative and experimental methods to develop your practice as a professional designer. Through experimentation and critical enquiry, students are given the opportunity to reflect on the past, challenge the contemporary and influence the creative future of design. Our small class sizes ensure that you will receive frequent one-to-one guidance from our highly-skilled lecturers, allowing for a more tailored learning experience. This course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in the design industries. Teaching comprises of set and live project briefs, self-initiated work, hands-on workshops and guest lectures by industry professionals. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your work through exhibitions and industry events in both Cambridge and London