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International Foundation (Art and Design)

Glasgow School of Art

UCAS Code: WW12 | Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Glasgow School of Art

UCAS Code: WW12 | Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Entry requirements

A level

A,B,B

A Levels ABB (International)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

International Baccalaureate Diploma award with a minimum of 30 points (18 points at Higher Level);

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDM

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D,D,M

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About this course

Course option

1year

Full-time | 2025

Subjects

Creative arts and design

English as a second language

The International Foundation (IF) is a Year 1 programme (SCQF 7) taught over one academic year that introduces students to the basic principles of Art and Design at HE level. The programme acts as a bridge into the study of undergraduate Art and Design where students can explore their creative practice before choosing an area of specialist study. Learning and teaching is delivered through studio-based projects alongside bespoke tuition in communication within a creative context. Students graduate from the programme with a Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) and ordinarily progress to Year 2 (SCQF 8) of UG programmes.

The programme provides a supportive environment for students whilst they develop their studio work and learn to articulate their understanding of that work in the context of specialist study. Our dedicated programme staff includes studio tutors and English language tutors who work alongside students to develop a shared knowledge and appreciation of Art and Design. Workshops and demonstrations provide students with skills and technical abilities that are applied in response to assigned project briefs. The programme is made up of 5 courses, delivered over 2 Semesters. They include:

Semester 1

Foundation Studio 1 (30 credits)
Foundation Studio 1 provides an introduction to the study of Art and Design and supports students’ first experiences in a studio-based learning environment. Each student is invited to explore a range of creative approaches and techniques in response to an assigned project. Learning and teaching is supported through workshops and assigned projects that prioritise 2D, 3D and digital making.

Creative Communication (10 credits)
Creative Communication supports students’ development of language and communication skills and strategies to help them thrive in the studio environment. The course is accessible for students using English as a second language and complements Foundation Studio 1 by strengthening the link between studio-based learning and student communication.

Co-Lab (20 credits)
Co-Lab is a 4-week project-based course shared by all undergraduate programmes at the GSA. It brings students together from across the schools and programmes of GSA to foster community and explore their identity as emergent creative practitioners and learners through practice-based learning, collaboration, and reflection.

Semester 2

Foundation Studio 2 (40 credits)
Foundation Studio 2 is designed to support the development of students’ knowledge and understanding of specialist study within Art and Design through two distinct pathways – Fine Art Practice and Design Practice. The course provides specialist tuition, alongside the time and space for students to develop a greater understanding of their chosen specialism.

Communication in Context (20 credits)
Communication in Context complements the pathways of Foundation Studio 2 and supports students, including those using English as a second language, to further develop communication skills and strategies for working within specialist creative practices, paying particular attention to language for critical analysis and reflection.

Tuition fees

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EU
£24,350
per year
International
£24,350
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Garnethill Campus

Department:

School of Fine Art

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How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

78%
UK students
22%
International students
24%
Male students
76%
Female students
78%
2:1 or above
4%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
D
A

English as a second language

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Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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D
A

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£18,000
med
Average annual salary
90%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

33%
Design occupations
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

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