The Foundation Course provides students who have identified Art & Design as a career direction, the opportunity to explore its breadth and diversity. It encourages the student to explore a range of working methodologies and make an informed choice about choosing a specialist career pathway. The foundation course is the preferred progression route to higher education Art & Design specialised study. This course has an excellent track record of placing students at prestigious universities and art colleges throughout the UK. Early application is advised as first round applications close on Wednesday 19th December 2012. If you are interested in a career in the creative industries, City College is the place to study art and design on the South Coast. Based at City College’s Pelham Street campus in North Laine, the College’s Visual Arts department has cultivated the type of vibrant, exciting atmosphere that you would expect from being at an Art College. There are rich and diverse opportunities across the art and design spectrum, covering fashion, textiles, graphics, illustration, games development, 3 D and mixed media - a diversity that is unmatched in local further education arts provision. There’s a big arts community at the College from Level 1 through to Foundation Degree level so it’s the kind of environment in which fashion textiles students are likely to rub shoulders with fine art sculpture students. This constant exchange of ideas is encouraged and supported by tutors.

The foundation course is the preferred progression route to higher education Art & Design specialised study. This course has an excellent track record of placing students at prestigious universities and art colleges throughout the UK. The majority of students use this course as a stepping stone into Higher Education. Employment in the Art & Design industry normally requires applicants to have studied at FDA or Degree level.