Entry Requirements
A Level Grade C in an Art and Design / Technology subject or UAL Extended Diploma Merit or equivalent.
Exam Board Specification
Course Leaflet
What you will study
DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATION INTO CREATIVE PRACTICE (Unit 1)
• Experiment within art, design and media • Develop interdisciplinary and research skills
• Workshops including life drawing
• Trips, live briefs and opportunities to work with artists and designers.
DEVELOPING SPECIALIST PRACTICE (Unit 2 for Level 3/ Unit 3 for Level 4)
• Specialise in an area of study
• Develop a portfolio working with a specialist tutor
• Specialisms include Fine Art, Fashion, Textiles & Costume, 3D Design (Including Architecture, Set and Interior Design), Photography and Film, Fashion Image Making/Media, Graphic Design, Animation and Illustration, Curation and Exhibition Management (Specialisms are reactive to student ambitions)
CONSOLIDATING PRACTICE (Unit 4)
• Initiate, research, complete and evaluate a project within your chosen professional area
• Showcase your work in a public exhibition
Assessments and course support
You must pass all three mandatory units to be awarded the qualification. Your final grade will be determined by the level of achievement awarded in Unit 4; Pass, Merit or Distinction.
- Support and Challenge from day one
- Be treated as an artist or designer with high expectations
- Assessments and tutorials
- Supportive peer network and group critiques
- Tailored careers advice and specialist portfolio preparation sessions
Enrichment Activities & Progression
- Organise charity events such as fashion shows & pop up shops
- Competitions, live briefs and external exhibitions
- Workshops from UAL colleges
- Work experience opportunities with our alumni and industry partners
Progress to further study or a career in the creative industries. Former Carmel students are now working at Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Liverpool FC, Factory Create, In The Style, Ann Demeulemeester, Fromental, Wonderland Magazine and Solomen Cordwell Buenz.
Applications for 2025 Entry
You will need to ask someone (eg a teacher) to write a character reference for you to support your application for this course. The reference should include information regarding your attendance, punctuality and work submission. Please ask your referee to email their reference, before 31st Jan 2025, to Kate Roberts, Head of UAL Art Foundation, kater@carmel.ac.uk.
Please contact the Head of Department, Kate Roberts for more information about applications – kater@carmel.ac.uk
Your Interview
All applicants who apply before the closing date will be interviewed in the Spring Term. You will be informed of your interview by email.
Please bring the following to your interview:
- Exam result slips for AS and A2 Levels, BTECs or UAL Art Diploma you have already achieved.
- A portfolio of your recent work (produced in the last year).
Entry Requirements
A Level Grade C in an Art and Design / Technology subject or UAL Extended Diploma Merit or equivalent.