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Artist Designer Maker - Foundation Degree

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree - FD

  • Location

    Coleg Gwent

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary


Please note: This Cardiff Met accredited programme is delivered by a partner institution, Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys Campus. Applicants are encouraged to enquire directly to Coleg Gwent for this course. 01495 333777 hello@coleggwent.ac.uk


https://enrolment.coleggwent.ac.uk/

The Artist Designer Makers Foundation Degree will teach you how to creatively develop your own style, reflecting the imaginative way you see and communicate with the ever-changing world.The FD Artist Designer Maker is a course that has making at its heart. You will gain hands-on experience with materials from metals, glass and ceramics through to wood and textiles. Using traditional techniques along with the latest technology to create new and original ways of making.You will develop your own unique style and consider where your work sits within creative practice. You will learn from professional practicing artists, designers and makers, sharing their passion and acquiring new skills.Ceramics - Modelling, throwing, mould making, casting, firing and glazingMetal - Small metalsmithing with copper, brass and silver, welding, soldering, and enamellingWood - Joinery, marquetryGlass - Casting, fusing, slumping and paintingTextiles - Stitch, print and constructionDigital fabrication - 3D printing, laser cutting, 3D digital modelling, scanning, digital stitch, digital print textilesYou’ll learn to work independently and creatively in a variety of contexts, as we support your enthusiasm to design, manufacture, market and sell your own work.We’ll support you in developing professional skills in every assignment, including creative problem solving, project management, working to a brief and completing work to a deadline.Through continuous self-reflection, you will develop and identify personal strengths, helping you to recognise transferable skills and how they’ll be useful for future employment.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    72nd

  • Campus address

    Llandaff Campus - Cardiff Metropolitan University, Western Avenue, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF5 2YB, United Kingdom

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Cardiff Met is home to 1,200 international students from over 130 countries.
International students are valued and respected for the unique experiences and views they bring to university life.
A University of Sanctuary, Cardiff Met creates a safe and welcoming space for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, supporting them to reach their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    46th out of 82 20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    123 51%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    49th

    28

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    49th

    19

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