At Cornwall College in St Austell, United Kingdom, Art and Design Practice is offered as a foundation in Applied Design programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition is GBP 9,790 per year for local students.
This interdisciplinary course is built around studio practice across art and design. Students work across several creative disciplines, developing practical skills through workshops and digital production at Cornwall College Camborne. Teaching is hands-on and studio-based, so students spend much of their time making work.
Live industry briefs and employer contact give students a sense of professional expectations in the creative sector. Work-based learning runs through the course, so graduates finish with hands-on evidence of their practice and enterprise abilities.
Students shape their own creative direction and build a personal portfolio to support employment. Early modules focus on visual language, research, consolidation and professional identity, helping students move towards a confident creative career. Students also develop a professional identity alongside their creative skills.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: 48 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, i.e. BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required. Access to HE Diplomas in a relevant subject - 45 credits at level 3, or a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Please note: a portfolio interview will be required.
Application Details
Start Date:September 2026
Application Deadline:UCAS equal consideration deadline 13 January 2027 (2027 entry); final deadline 30 June 2027 (2027 entry)
