The world of arts and media is changing at a phenomenal rate, and there has never been a better time to explore your creativity and the ways in which you can apply it to the world around you.
This Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for you to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology and life as a student at Salford. You...
The world of arts and media is changing at a phenomenal rate, and there has never been a better time to explore your creativity and the ways in which you can apply it to the world around you.<br/><br/>This Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for you to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology and life as a student at Salford. You will then be in a strong position to progress onto your chosen degree pathway. <br/><br/>This is a shared Foundation Year across Art, Design and Media disciplines, and will give you a collaborative environment to explore ideas, take creative risks and become confident independent learners. You will be joining a thriving and creative community. <br/><br/>The Foundation Year of this four-year programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the subject to allow you to progress on to the BA (Hons) Film, TV and Stage Design course.<br/><br/>**You will:**<br/>- develop your creative skills and academic confidence<br/><br/><br/>- familiarise yourself with student life<br/><br/><br/>- prepare to study on one of our degree programmes<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W4C7
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff104 112 Minimum number of A2 subjects or equivalent - 2 To include specific subjects; Art, Design, Media. General Studies not accepted. Scottish Higher104 to 112 UCAS tariff points To include specific subjects; Art & Design or Media Studies. Access to HE Diploma104 to 112 UCAS tariff points. To include specific subjects; Art, Design, Media. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 31 To include specific subjects; Art & Design or Media Studies. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM to include specific subjects; Art, Design, Media. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)104 to 112 UCAS tariff points. Points to be attained through 4 Higher Grades. To include specific subjects; Art & Design or Media Studies. GCSE/National 4/National 5Grade C or grade 4 (or above) in Maths and English GCSE is required. Art and Design are compulsory subjects. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D D*D* Accepted in combination with other Level Three qualifications. ASAS levels are accepted in combination with Level Three qualifications; including A-levels and BTECs. Scottish Advanced Higher104 to 112 UCAS tariff points. To include specific subjects; Art & Design or Media Studies. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted in combination with other Level Three qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted in combination with other Level Three qualifications. A levelB,C,C B,B,C Minimum of 2 A2 subjects to include specific subjects; Art, Design, Media. General Studies not accepted. T LevelM To include specific subjects; Art & Design or Media Studies. |
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