UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design

Your Creative Journey Starts in the Eternal City

Welcome to the UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at St George’s British International School, Rome. This one-year intensive programme is the “gold standard” for creative self-actualisation and progression, accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL).

We are one of only four UAL Diploma centres outside of the UK. Whether you aspire to be a fine artist, fashion designer, or digital architect, our programme provides the experimental space and professional mentorship to transform your passion into a world-class portfolio. For student progression, this qualification is a significant “level up.” It builds the critical independence and sophisticated portfolios required for entry into elite institutions.

It moves students beyond the relatively prescriptive IB or A-Level framework into a supported yet self-directed “studio culture.” We follow the rigorous standards and philosophy of UAL, however, our Rome based course is structured so as to draw heavily upon the unique environments of this city and its centuries of heritage and creativity.

As well as making full use of the museums, galleries and sites of the city and Italy as a whole, our students are able to benefit from the links that St George’s Art Department has developed with local, national and international artists and organisations in the city. This includes working with a range of visiting specialists from diverse creative industries.

In broader cultural terms. we build upon St George’s situation as a truly international educational community, including learners and teachers from well over 100 nationalities.