BA (Hons) / BDes (Hons) in Art & Design (General Foundation)

The one-year Art & Design General Foundation course at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design provides you with an understanding of art and design practice and helps you to identify which of our specialist courses is right for you:

• Animation BDes (Hons)
• Art & Philosophy BA (Hons)
• Fine Art BA (Hons)
• Graphic Design BDes (Hons)
• Illustration BDes (Hons)
• Jewellery and Metal Design BDes (Hons)
• Textile Design BDes (Hons)

The focus of this course is centred on learning independence and finding your individual path. It also develops your practical skills and critical thinking. You will undertake a diverse range of projects throughout the year, that will each offer different challenges and opportunities. The course content will help you to decide on your choice of Honours degree specialism for the remainder of your course.

Our six studio spaces are large and bright, encouraging the sharing of ideas in a social, collaborative atmosphere. You will spend the majority of your time on studio-based activities learning fundamental skills. The dedicated staff team will encourage you to think in different ways, supporting your learning and your transition into an Art School environment.

Your studies in the studio are complemented by a full programme of lectures, one day per week throughout both semesters. These lectures offer a contextual insight into how art and design have developed through history and contemporary practice, as well as learning more about the individual subject specialisms offered by our degrees.

Discover your future and open your mind to the exciting opportunities that await you at one of the UK’s most dynamic and vibrant Universities. The University of Dundee’s self-contained campus is your home away from home in a compact, friendly, and diverse city that offers everything you will find in a big city.

Dundee is overflowing with art and culture which is why it’s no surprise GQ called us ‘Britain’s coolest little city’. Dundee is also the UK’s only UNESCO City of Design, and our reputation as a creative center is growing. You could be in the heart of it at our university.

Study with us

With over 500 courses available at the University of Dundee we are confident you will find the perfect course to suit your interests, passions, and career goals. Study in world-class facilities that encourage you to think outside of the box and make a positive impact on the world around you.

From science and medicine to art, design, engineering, business, law, and many more. Our courses allow you to build a unique flexible degree around your aspirations and specific career goals.