ART & DESIGN

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ART &
DESIGN
pre-foundation and
foundation

ART &
DESIGN
PRE-FOUNDATION
Available in Cambridge and London
www.csvpa.com/prefoundation
The Pre-Foundation course will allow you to build your portfolio
of work in order to progress onto the Foundation programme. On
completion you are guaranteed progression onto the University
of the Arts London Awarding Body Foundation Diploma in
Art & Design at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts.
“
The student environment at CSVPA and
in Cambridge is really good. CSVPA is very
friendly; students and teachers are very
close, which makes it easy to discuss
things. You do not feel uncomfortable to
talk to them. They help and support me in
everything. Once I have finished the Pre-
Foundation I want to go onto the Foundation
programme at CSVPA. I do not want to
go anywhere else, I like the way I
am taught here. The location is ideal,
being right in the centre of Cambridge.
”
Yai Chipsomsong · Thailand
Pre-Foundation

ONE & TWO-TERM OPTION*
If you have completed high school and are an international student
needing to develop your art and design skills further then you should
join either the one or two-term Pre-Foundation course.
THREE TERMS
If you have not completed high school and you know you want to
pursue a career in art and design but need an academic qualification
for entry onto the Foundation diploma, then the three-term Pre-
Foundation course is the route for you. You will leave the programme
with an AS level in Photography or Art Video, an AS level in Art, Craft
& Design, plus the option to take an A level in your own language.
Key Facts
One Term Two Terms Three Terms
Age 17 years+ 17 years + 16 years +
Educational
Level
Completed 11
years’ schooling
Completed 11
years’ schooling
Completed 11
years’ schooling
English Level IELTS 4.5+ IELTS 4.5+ IELTS 5.0+
Portfolio Limited required Limited required Limited required
Start April January September
Course Length 1 term 2 terms 3 terms
Taught
Contact Time
Up to 23 hours
per week
Up to 23 hours
per week
Up to 23 hours
per week
English
Language**
Up to 5 hours per
week if required
Up to 5 hours per
week if required
Up to 5 hours per
week if required
Progression Foundation Foundation Foundation
* not available in London
** additional hours on top of taught contact time

1 or 2
Terms
3
Terms
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Life Drawing • •
Visual Studies • •
Academic
English
AS level
Photography
or Art Video
Art, Craft
& Design
A Level
• •
•
•
Teaching &
Assessment
3 Terms
AQA assessment criteria
are used for the AS level
Art & Design subjects
(in the form of assessed
coursework/exam project).
Continual project
assessment for Life Drawing
and Visual Studies.
1 or 2 Terms
Continual project assessment,
the grades of which equate
to the final grade.
sample timetable
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
09.00 10.00 11.00–13.00 14.00–17.00
English
language
English
language
English
language
English
language
Drawing
skills
Drawing
skills
Fine art
Photography Photography Textiles
Photography Photography Fine art
Mandatory
studio practice
Life drawing
Mandatory
studio practice
Own Language
Disciplines * **
•
Fri
English
language
Textiles Textiles Mandatory
studio practice
Graphics • •
Textiles • •
Fine Art • •
3D • •
Photography
or Art Video
•
* compulsory
** 4 disciplines over 8weeks, then reduce to 2
WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE
IN MY PORTFOLIO
Your portfolio is the chance to show us
your skills and passion, and as a guide
we would like to see the following:
• taught and personal work
• drawing skills (from direct
observation and reference)
• personal ideas and areas of interest
(if fashion is your passion, show us)
• experimentation with a range of
different media and materials
• a breadth of interest in and
exploration of a range of art
and design disciplines
• research and ideas in
sketchbooks or notebooks

“
Cambridge School of Visual &
Performing Arts was recommended
to me as one of the best schools
for Art Foundation. This year has
helped me in countless ways, from
my way of working to the decision
of what I want to specialise in, I
always thought I wanted to do
fashion design but this year has
shown me that it’s illustration
that I really love. The tutors are
very supportive and guide you in
the right direction. Next I plan to
study my BA Hons at Camberwell,
University of the Arts London.
Thi Minh Trang Lu · Vietnam
Foundation Art & Design (Graphics)
”
University of the
Arts London Awarding
Body foundation
diploma in Art & Design
Available in Cambridge
Art & Design Foundation available in
London from September 2012
www.csvpa.com/art
This course is fundamental if you want to progress to university
to study Art & Design at degree level. The Foundation diploma
will give you the opportunity to study a wide range of art and
design disciplines. In the first term, after a week of sampling all
optional subjects, you will pick three of these subjects to study
over a four-week rotational period, on top of three compulsory
subjects; before specialising in one of the three optional subjects.
Over the second term you will consider which university you
wish to apply to and are supported and advised by lecturers and
your personal tutor. The third term is all about your final major
project. As part of this you will also complete a journal which is
a reflection and evaluation of your work. At the end of term, we
will celebrate your achievements by holding an arts exhibition,
publishing a graphics magazine or staging a fashion show.
university of the arts
london colleges:
Camberwell College of Arts
Central Saint Martins College
of Art and Design
Chelsea College of Art and Design
London College of Communication
London College of Fashion
Wimbledon College of Art
> Over the last 25 years, 100% of our Foundation
students have progressed onto a degree programme
> Over 30% achieve a place at University
of the Arts London (2009 and 2010)

Key Facts
Age 17 years +
Educational Level
Successful completion of senior
high school with A levels
Language Level IELTS 4.5+
Portfolio
Start
Course Length
Taught Contact Time
English Language*
Progression
Personal and school, finished and prepared
September
3 terms
Up to 25 hours per week
Up to 5 hours per week if required
Art & Design degree
SUBJECTS
WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE
IN MY PORTFOLIO
Your portfolio is the chance to show us
your skills and passion, and as a guide
we would like to see the following:
• taught and personal work
• drawing skills (from direct
observation and reference)
• personal ideas and areas of interest
(if fashion is your passion, show us)
• experimentation with a range of
different media and materials
• a breadth of interest in and
exploration of a range of art
and design disciplines
• research and ideas in
sketchbooks or notebooks
COMPULSORY
Visual Studies
Contextual Studies
Life Drawing
PICK 3 OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
Fine Art (painting and
sculpture, printmaking)
Photography
Applied Craft
Graphics & Illustration
Fashion/Surface
Design Textiles
Moving Image
3D Architecture
3D Interior/Product Design
Theatre Arts (set design,
costume, make-up)
* additional hours on top of taught contact time

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS IN DETAIL
Visual Studies
Elements of composition: tone,
colour, texture, form and structure
Observational analysis
Visual interpretation
Improvisation techniques
Rendering the abstract
Experimental drawing
Contextual Studies
Theory and history of
20th century art
Group presentations
Essay structure and writing
LIFE DRAWING
Line, shape, space and tone
Colour
Construction of figure
Exploration of contour, anatomy,
contortion, mass, tone, light
and shade
Working with models, one or more,
nude or clothed, silhouetted,
still or moving
Exploration of movement
and dynamics
Exploration of space, positive
and negative
Critical assessment of
visual materials
Film series

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS IN DETAIL
Fine Art
Painting & drawing
Sculpture
Printmaking
Fine art film
Experimental learning
Installation and site–
specific artwork
Photography
Drawing, composition and layout
Exposure and shutter speed
Perspective and depth of field
Manipulation of lighting
(studio & natural)
Black and white (film/
digital) & colour (digital)
Applied Craft
Glass
Fused, cast and slumped kiln glass
and enamelling techniques
Mould making and glass casting
Ceramics
Hand-built, coils, extrusions
and slab work
Throwing techniques
Glazing and lustres
Slip casting
Silicone and resin (liquid
plastic) casting
Metal Craft
Jewellery, casting and
blacksmithing
Mixed media
graphics &
illustration
Graphics
Drawing and design, hand and
computer-aided graphics
Image manipulation
Page design
Typography
Photography
Text manipulation
Advertising and promotion
Editorial design
Illustration
Drawing and mark making
Analysis and idea generation
Traditional and digital skills
Fashion/Surface
Design Textiles
Fashion
Research and design
and development
Fashion illustration
Fashion styling
Fashion marketing
Garment making: cutting,
draping and machine skills
Customisation/remaking garments
Accessory design
Trend reporting and prediction
Design and make collection for
end-of-year fashion show
Surface Design Textiles
Observational drawing
Digital imagery and manipulation
Fine art and craft
Illustration genres
Translating drawing to fabric
Photographic film and paper
Processing and printing
Alternative processes
Creating slide sequences
Author/Illustrator process
Colour technique
3D illustration
Self promotion and presentation
Printed textiles: transfer,
silk-screen, block printing
Dyeing and painting:
colour onto cloth
Stitch: machine and hand stitching
and fabric manipulation
Text and image
Careful monitoring and
supervision of portfolio
Experimental materials
and techniques
Decorated surfaces for
furnishings & fashion

Moving Image
Pixilation
Rotoscoping
Green screen
3D modelling and animation
SFX using Adobe After Effects
Motion tracking
Video editing and DVD authoring
using Final Cut Studio
3D Architecture
Drawing, sketching and
graphic techniques
Introduction to materials
Workshop practice and
machinery techniques
Casting and model making
Presentation
3D Interior/
Product Design
Product Design
Resources for researching historical
and contemporary design
Concept generation and
sketching methods
Technical, scale and cross-section
drawing skills
Workshop facilities for
prototyping include:
Studio model making: foam board,
blue foam, polyprop sheet
Wood machinery: band saw, table
saw, pillar drill, router, disc sander
Metal: variety of welding, casting,
embossing
Plastics: vacuum forming, heat
bending, polishing
Ceramics: slip casting, glazing,
kiln, glass slump kiln
3D Interior/
Product Design (cont.)
3D Interior
Site surveying
Plan and elevation drawing to scale
Research and investigation
to support designing and
design development
Perspective rendering
Concept model making
Time/task management
Analysis of outcomes
Portfolio preparation
Theatre Arts (set design,
costume & make-up)
Theatre Design
Properties of space
Design for performance
The stage: scale and proportion,
colour and texture, lighting effects
Props: making and modelling
Story/play analysis
Visit to West End show in London
Costume
Costume illustration
Production
Sketchbook development
Costume research, design
& development
Design/illustration and
accessory design
Portfolio supervision
CAD (Computer Aided Design):
using Adobe Creative Suite
Portfolio preparation
Make-up
Techniques: ageing, scarring,
cuts, body painting
Creation and use of prosthetic
pieces using industry-standard
materials eg foam and silicone gels
Contemporary fashion make-up,
historical, cultural and classic
make-up from the 20th century

sample timetable
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09.00 10.00–13.00 14.00–17.00
English
language
English
language
English
language
English
language
English
language
Graphics
Contextual studies
Studio practice
Illustration
Visual studies
(10.00–12.00)
Graphics
Contextual studies
Graphics
Illustration
Life drawing
(14.00–16.00)
destinations
University of the Arts London
Istituto Marangoni
Kingston University
Goldsmiths College
(University of London)
Parsons New York
“
Kingston University London
has interviewed and offered places
to CSVPA students for many
years. The standard of portfolios
is high. The English language
tuition and studio teaching of art
and design develops articulate,
thoughtful students who are
eager to learn and lead in their
subject in the future. We have
seen some star students at
CSVPA this year and every year,
amongst the best we interview.
Leo Duff
Academic Director Overseas Development
Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture
Kingston University, London
”
Teaching &
Assessment
Work is assessed formally
at the end of each term as
well as at the end of every
project. You will be judged
on performance, preparation
and attitude. The first term’s
assessments are used to
help determine your area
of specialisation. You and
your tutor will complete
project assessments
against the key criteria
for each project and will
then decide collaboratively
your aims for the next
stage of the course. The
assessments at the end of
the second and third terms
contribute towards your
final grade. The end-of-year
assessment is moderated
by two external assessors
from University of the Arts
London Awarding Body.

To enquire contact:
Central Admissions
Cambridge Education Group
Kett House, Station Road
Cambridge CB1 2JH, United Kingdom
Telephone +44 (0) 1223 345698
Email admissions@csvpa.com
www.csvpa.com
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