Art

Foundation Degree (validated by Leeds City College)

Whether you’re a painter, sculptor or video, sound or installation artist, maximise your creative ability, and learn how to harness your skills in a professional environment, with our Art Foundation Degree.

About the courseCourse Code: 8N64 Full-time: 2 years Part-time: 3 years Location: Quarry Hill Campus and Mabgate Campus

WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include a top-up degree or relevant employment.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE: • Freelance Artist • Art Collective • Art Academic • Art Entrepreneur • Gallery Owner

Apply via UCAS using institution code L21. Alternatively, for part-time applications, call 0113 235 4450. This foundation degree contextualises your practice within the contemporary art industry. As you progress through our programme, you will hone your skills in the studio and develop your understanding of art, commerce and how the two combine to create a successful career path. There are many opportunities available, including selling your work, visiting exhibitions, collaborating with fellow artists and developing media campaigns, as well as working with the public and critically understanding the changing art landscape. You will also learn how to refine your professional practice and tell stories using artwork as a visual communication channel.

You will exhibit your work from the very start, using our fantastic industry links to showcase pieces across three annual public exhibitions within the Leeds art scene. You can also access your own studio space at Quarry Hill Campus, located right in the heart of Leeds’ Cultural Quarter. Modules may include: Year 1

• 3D • Art and Design 101 • Digital • Drawing • Professional Practice • Visual Communication Year 2

• Art and Commerce • Audience • Collaboration • Critical Practice • Extended Project