--- title: "News: Foundation Diploma" url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/tag/foundation-diploma" school: "Birkenhead Sixth Form College" --- [![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/BSFC_FC_RGB(1).png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/birkenheadsixthformcollege) - [X](http://www.twitter.com/BSFC) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0mV-sqmiu8V_19dpFY3Zw) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bsfc_/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bsfc_college) [Apply Now](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/application-form) ![OFSTED](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/theme/birkenhead/img/ofsted_new.png) # News: Foundation Diploma [![Image of Art Student Wendy's Uganda Project Exhibited at Liverpool's Bridewell Studios](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Website.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2016-05-25-art-student-wendy-s-uganda-project-exhibited-at-liverpool-s-bridewell-studios) 25 May 2016 #### [Art Student Wendy's Uganda Project Exhibited at Liverpool's Bridewell Studios](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2016-05-25-art-student-wendy-s-uganda-project-exhibited-at-liverpool-s-bridewell-studios) Wendy Garnett's final project for her Art Foundation Diploma has Uganda at its heart. [![Image of Art Students Return from Inspirational Trip to Berlin](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/IMG_1225.JPG)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-12-02-art-students-return-from-inspirational-trip-to-berlin) 2 December 2015 #### [Art Students Return from Inspirational Trip to Berlin](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-12-02-art-students-return-from-inspirational-trip-to-berlin) Students spent 5-days in Berlin to gain insight into how the history and culture of this unique city continues to shape the art and design work they produce. [![Image of Art Students Impress Graphic Designers from Industry with their work on Branding Project](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Collage_for_News_Story(2).jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-10-22-art-students-impress-graphic-designers-from-industry-with-their-work-on-branding-project) 22 October 2015 #### [Art Students Impress Graphic Designers from Industry with their work on Branding Project](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-10-22-art-students-impress-graphic-designers-from-industry-with-their-work-on-branding-project) Students studying the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media took part in a Graphic Design Project that was judged by representatives from two different design studios based in the North West to gain industry experience… [![Image of Art Students Visit Inspiring Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Collage(1).jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-10-02-art-students-visit-inspiring-yves-saint-laurent-exhibition) 2 October 2015 #### [Art Students Visit Inspiring Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-10-02-art-students-visit-inspiring-yves-saint-laurent-exhibition) Students studying Art & Design Subjects at The Sixth Form College travelled to The Bowes Museum for the YSL “Style is Eternal” Exhibition… [![Image of Art Foundation Students at The Sixth Form College visit Berlin’s Art Community](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/20141117_120716_resized.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2014-12-04-art-foundation-students-at-the-sixth-form-college-visit-berlin-s-art-community) 4 December 2014 #### [Art Foundation Students at The Sixth Form College visit Berlin’s Art Community](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2014-12-04-art-foundation-students-at-the-sixth-form-college-visit-berlin-s-art-community) Students studying the Foundation Diploma in Art Design and Media at The Sixth Form College visited Berlin, Germany to learn how the City’s history has impacted on their Art Community… [![Image of The School of Art & Design’s Summer Exhibition ](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/IMG_0111.JPG)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2014-06-27-the-school-of-art-design-s-summer-exhibition) 27 June 2014 #### [The School of Art & Design’s Summer Exhibition ](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2014-06-27-the-school-of-art-design-s-summer-exhibition) A highly successful and hugely enjoyable evening was had by all at the College’s School of Art & Design’s Summer Exhibition… [![Image of HMS Birkenhead Memorial Unveiled](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/IMG_7660.JPG)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2014-03-06-hms-birkenhead-memorial-unveiled) 6 March 2014 #### [HMS Birkenhead Memorial Unveiled](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2014-03-06-hms-birkenhead-memorial-unveiled) A memorial designed by Art student, Jemma Twigg, was unveiled by Mayor of Wirral, Cllr Dave Mitchell and the Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside Dame Lorna Muirhead DBE at a ceremony to commemorate the 400 soldiers that lost their lives aboard the HMS Birkenhead in 1852. [![Image of Applications Open for The ABC Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/IMG_4549_cropped_2.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2014-02-17-applications-open-for-the-abc-foundation-diploma-in-art-design-and-media) 17 February 2014 #### [Applications Open for The ABC Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2014-02-17-applications-open-for-the-abc-foundation-diploma-in-art-design-and-media) Due to the success of our current cohort and the facilities we have at The School of Art & Design, we are expanding our provision for 2014/15 and are now inviting external applications for September 2014. [![Image of The School of Art and Design official opening](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Group_Image_Outside_Building.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2013-12-02-the-school-of-art-and-design-official-opening) 2 December 2013 #### [The School of Art and Design official opening](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2013-12-02-the-school-of-art-and-design-official-opening) Dame Lorna Muirhead, DBE, opened our New School of Art & Design on 27th November. The School houses fine art, graphics and textiles and will boost the aspirations of more than 250 students using the new facilities. 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