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) Animation course.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>- prepare to progress on to your chosen Art, Design and Media degree<br/><br/><br/>- familiarise yourself with student life<br/><br/><br/>- develop your creative skills and academic confidence<br/><br/><br/>This course is not open to international students.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Peel Park Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W617
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Foundation
64
Art & Design qualification preferred
64 points including Art & Design. Art & Design qualification preferred
Pass Level 3 Access to HE Diploma with 64 points (relevant subject). Art & Design qualification preferred
MPP
Art & Design qualification preferred
English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as the Level 3 qualification requirement
64 points (minimum number of A2’s = 1). Art & Design qualification preferred
Pass (D or E)
Art & Design qualification preferred
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