The Foundation degree is a 2 year program in Art and Design that covers a broad range of specialist pathways and introduces you to contemporary practitioners while working with business, organizations and communities on live projects. The program has been developed to integrate art and design practices and the creative industries, preparing you for higher education progression and employment.The aim of the program is to enable you to complete a Foundation Degree through a series of modules which will inform your own practice through practical, theoretical and vocational studies. The program has been designed to deliver a learning experience and qualification that suits the intake of Level 4 students at the University Centre.Year 1 Modules (level 4)Visual and material contextual researchTraditional and Digital Material Practice ExplorationProfessional Practice in art and designWorking Methods, sources and ReferencesIndividual ProjectYear 2 Modules (level 5)Specialist Contextual Investigation and ResearchTraditional and Digital Material Practice Personal PathwayProfessional Practice in the Creative IndustriesFinal Major Project: Advanced Specialist Skills/Exhibition