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)

Computer Games Art Overview: Develop cutting-edge

creative skills on a degree course

we designed with the industry’s

leading artists and companies.

BA (Hons)

Fashion Design Overview: Learn and experience

the creative and commercial

aspects of Fashion. Experiment,

refine your style, create a

stunning portfolio.

BA (Hons)

Fine Art Overview: Develop a deep

understanding of Fine Art and

pursue your creative passions,

supported by acclaimed tutors

within an inspiring Art School.

BA (Hons)

Graphic Design

Overview: Working on design

briefs using industry-standard

technology, you will develop your

skills and style, ready for a

successful design career.

BA (Hons)

Illustration

Overview: Explore new

techniques, develop your own

visual signature and join our

many graduates as a professional

illustrator.

BA (Hons)

Illustration and Animation Overview: Develop the creative

and technical skills to succeed as

an illustrator, animator and 3D

designer in the exciting growing

media industry.

BA (Hons)

Interior Design

Overview: Gain the creative,

technical and business skills you

need for a successful career,

designing the spaces in which we

live, work and play

BA (Hons)

Photography

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. Credits: [15]

Assessment: [Research and Reference Coursework: 10% | Oral Presentation: 20% | Group Report: 20% | Listening Exam: 10% | Closed book Exam: 30% | Self Reflection Journal: 10%] Contact hoursours per week: [4 Hours]

Undergraduate Pathway (Stage 1)

MAC107: PRINCIPLES OF ICT Module: Skills-based module designed to develop IT skills required for successful HE study. Credits: [15]

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

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. Credits: [15]

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

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

Assessment: [Reference File: 30% | 2D Collage: 30% | 3D Object: 30% | Evaluation Reports: 10%] 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. Credits: [15]

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

ADP104: CREATIVE WORKSHOP SERIES II Module: Focused on practical exploration in response to set projects - applying the above. Credits: [30]

Assessment: [Specialist Project: 60% | Illustration Project: 20% | Digital Photography Project: 20%] Contact hoursours per week: [4 Hours]

MAC103: CRITICAL THINKING Module: Considers analytical approaches to evaluating different forms of information. Credits: [15]

Assessment: [ Revison Test 1 10% | Seminar Discussion 15% | Student Managed Learning Task 10% |Written Assignment 15% | Examination 50%] Contact hoursours per week: [4 Hours]

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