Advanced Certificate in Foundation Art & Design

Program Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Foundation Art & Design is a two-semester program designed for individuals without a design portfolio or 12 years of secondary education who aspire to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Design. It provides a comprehensive foundation in design principles, creativity, and English language proficiency, guaranteeing admission to year 1 of Bachelor in Design programs upon successful completion. The program is taught in English and features project-based learning in studios and workshops.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Title: Advanced Certificate in Foundation Art & Design
• Target Audience: Individuals who haven't completed 12 years of secondary education or lack a design portfolio but want to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Design.
• Guarantee: Successful completion guarantees admission to year 1 of Bachelor in Design programs.
• Objectives:
• Enhance experience and understanding of all design areas.
• Expand creativity and teach lateral and creative thinking.
• Introduce students to their chosen area of study and its methods.
• Enable students to reach required English language standards for a British University degree.
• Familiarize students with Thessaloniki and Greek culture.

Outline:

• Duration: 2 semesters or 1 intensive semester.
• Educational Form: Taught.
• Education Variants: Full-time.
• Language: English.
• Intakes: June (classes start 3rd June 2024) and October (classes start 7th October 2024).
• Modules:
• Observational and Developmental Drawing
• Art and Design Creative Process
• Art and Design Project
• Art and Design Context
• Photography: an Introduction
• Art and Design: Cultural Identity
• Digital Imaging
• Graphic Design Techniques

Teaching:

• Focus: Project work in studios and workshops.
• Methodology:
• Research
• Contextual studies
• Art and design history
• Self-directed study

Careers:

• Outcomes: Guaranteed admission to year 1 of a Bachelor in Design program.
• Career paths: Various opportunities within the Design field based on chosen specialization in the Bachelor's program.

Other:

• Location: AAS College Thessaloniki, Greece.
• British Award: Advanced Certificate.
• Awarding Body: Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
• Application Deadlines:
• Fall term: 30th August
• Application Requirements:
• Completed application form
• Passport
• High school diploma and transcript translated to English
• English language proficiency evidence (IELTS 5.0 or equivalent for non-native speakers)