Foundation in Art & Design

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Undergraduate Pathway (Stage 1)

Foundation in Art & Design Duration: 2 semesters

Intakes: January, June & September

The prestigious Cambridge School of Art at Anglia Ruskin University offers a variety of creative courses with a distinctive integration of practice and theory, using industry standard facilities. Students are encouraged to be both creative and critically engaged through studio, workshop and classroom based studies. This foundation course has been designed for students who would wish to study one of the following Anglia Ruskin University degree courses:

BA (Hons)

BA (Hons)

BA (Hons)

BA (Hons)

Computer Games Art

Fashion Design

Fine Art

Graphic Design

Overview: Develop cutting-edge creative skills on a degree course we designed with the industry’s leading artists and companies.

Overview: Learn and experience the creative and commercial aspects of Fashion. Experiment, refine your style, create a stunning portfolio.

Overview: Develop a deep understanding of Fine Art and pursue your creative passions, supported by acclaimed tutors within an inspiring Art School.

Overview: Working on design briefs using industry-standard technology, you will develop your skills and style, ready for a successful design career.

BA (Hons)

BA (Hons)

BA (Hons)

BA (Hons)

Illustration

Illustration and Animation

Interior Design

Photography

Overview: Explore new techniques, develop your own visual signature and join our many graduates as a professional illustrator.

Overview: Develop the creative and technical skills to succeed as an illustrator, animator and 3D designer in the exciting growing media industry.

Overview: Gain the creative, technical and business skills you need for a successful career, designing the spaces in which we live, work and play

Overview: Develop the creative, technical and business skills you need to stand out as an innovative, successful, professional photographer

On completion of the foundation course (Stage 1) you will progress to First year (Stage 2) of your chosen course.

Academic Information Where your main course begins with stage 1 at CRIC you will do the following modules over two semesters: MAC100: INTERACTIVE LEARNING SKILLS & COMMUNICATION 2 Module: Skills-based module designed to develop academic skills required for successful HE study.

Assessment: [Research and Reference Coursework: 10% | Oral Presentation: 20% | Group Report: 20% | Listening Exam: 10% | Closed book Exam: 30% | Self Reflection Journal: 10%]

Credits: [15] Contact hoursours per week: [4 Hours]

MAC107: PRINCIPLES OF ICT Module: Skills-based module designed to develop IT skills required for successful HE study.

Assessment: [Multiple Choice Exam: 20% | Group Presentation: 20% | Written Assignment: 60%]

Credits: [15]

Contact hoursours per week: [3 Hours]

ADP101: CREATIVE WORKSHOP SERIES I Module: Introduction to key elements, principles and fundamental aspects of visual communication and storytelling.

Assessment: [Log Book: 40% | A3 Sketchbook: 60%] Contact hoursours per week: [4 Hours]

Credits: [15] ADP102: APPROACH TO DESIGN Module: Key aspects of contemporary art and design history; production of illustrated essay.

Assessment: [Reference File: 30% | 2D Collage: 30% | 3D Object: 30% | Evaluation Reports: 10%]

Credits: [15]

Contact hoursours per week: [4 Hours]

ADP103: CRITICAL AND CONTEXTUAL STUDIES Module: Skills-based introduction to methods, techniques, crafts and processes - including Drawing, Illustration, Photography, etc.

Assessment: [Research Journal: 60% | Powerpoint Presentation: 40%] Contact hoursours per week: [4 Hours]

Credits: [15] ADP104: CREATIVE WORKSHOP SERIES II Module: Focused on practical exploration in response to set projects applying the above.

Assessment: [Specialist Project: 60% | Illustration Project: 20% | Digital Photography Project: 20%]

Credits: [30]

Contact hoursours per week: [4 Hours]

MAC103: CRITICAL THINKING Module: Considers analytical approaches to evaluating different forms of information.

Assessment: [ Revison Test 1 10% | Seminar Discussion 15% | Student Managed Learning Task 10% |Written Assignment 15% | Examination 50%]

Credits: [15] Contact hoursours per week: [4 Hours]

You will be required to pass all modules (120 credits) in order to successfully complete the foundation course.