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Franklin Sixth Form College

Art, Media & Design (Foundation Diploma - Level 3)

Franklin Sixth Form College

Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, DN34 5BY

National Foundation Diploma (BTEC)
Level 3

Available start dates

Available start dates

Saturday, 06 September 2025
Franklin College
1 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

If you’re interested in joining one of the country’s most prestigious art and design courses, this Foundation Diploma is for you. The course gives you the opportunity to build on knowledge and skills nurtured at Level 3 as you explore your creative vision and learn how to operate as a professional artist or designer, which will help you as you move forward in your career.

This is a post A Level qualification which occupies a full-time programme

Course Details

This amazing full-time Foundation Diploma is divided into three key stages. In the Exploratory Stage, you’ll take part in creative skills workshops and challenges, attend artist talks, galleries, and view artwork made on location. During the Pathways Stage, you will explore specialist project briefs and critical reviews, whilst also receiving portfolio support and UCAS guidance. You’ll also have the chance to undertake a residential in Amsterdam. The last stage is your Final Major Project, which results in a public exhibition of your work.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

  • 100% Portfolio

Entry requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements

Your next steps...

Possible career paths

  • Artist
  • Architect
  • Interior Designer
  • Curator
  • Arts Educator
  • Art Therapist
  • Creative Director
  • Fashion Designer

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