Digital Arts Foundation Year in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

Why pursue a digital arts foundation year? Unleash your creative potential while building fundamental skills and knowledge to seamlessly transition into one of Solent's prestigious digital arts, animation, or CGI and VFX degree programs. Program highlights Guided by seasoned industry experts, the Digital Arts Foundation Year equips you with essential competencies to advance into our career-oriented bachelor's programs. You'll explore crucial subject matter through hands-on projects that cultivate vital digital design capabilities, while simultaneously honing transferable academic skills for higher education. State-of-the-art resources You'll enjoy unrestricted access to Solent's professional-grade facilities, featuring specialized labs and advanced dual-computer workstations loaded with industry-standard software including 3ds Max, Maya, Substance, Photoshop, Unreal Editor, and Unity. Expert instruction Learn from dedicated faculty members who bring extensive professional expertise and enthusiasm to their teaching. They'll provide continuous support throughout your foundation year and subsequent degree specialization. Ideal candidates This foundation year caters to students who don't meet direct entry requirements, including mature learners resuming education, underqualified applicants, or career changers with further education credentials. Our foundation programs deliver comprehensive academic preparation while introducing industry perspectives before degree specialization. Certain programs incorporate an optional industry placement year, allowing you to gain practical experience through full-time employment between your second and final academic years.