The BA (Hons)/Bdes Art & Design (General Foundation) at the University of Dundee is an undergraduate program that gives students a strong foundation in the principles and practices of art and design. The course encourages curiosity, creativity and innovation, helping students to establish their own unique visual language. During the initial stage of the course, it offers students an exposure to a wide array of art and design disciplines, methods and techniques, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, digital art, textile design, illustration, and graphic design. This helps students explore their interests and identify the specialism they wish to focus on in their subsequent years of study. The course emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing students not merely for the technical aspects of their chosen field, but also for the critical and analytical thinking that's required. Students will also be required to develop a portfolio of their work, providing a tangible demonstration of what they have learned and their progress throughout their studies. The program is supported by active professionals from the art and design industry to ensure the curriculum is always up-to-date and relevant. It can lead to a variety of career paths including as an artist, commercial illustrator, graphic designer, digital designer, textile designer, product designer and more. Please note that more specific program details might vary, and interested parties are encouraged to connect with the University for the most accurate and current information.

The University of Dundee[a] is a public research university based in Dundee, Scotland. It was founded as a university college in 1881 with a donation from the prominent Baxter family of textile manufacturers. The institution was, for most of its early existence, a constituent college of the University of St Andrews alongside United College and St Mary's College located in the town of St Andrews itself. Following significant expansion, the University of Dundee gained independent university status by royal charter in 1967 while retaining elements of its ancient heritage and governance structure.

 

The main campus of the university is located in Dundee's West End, which contains many of the university's teaching and research facilities; the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Law School and the Dundee Dental Hospital and School. The University has additional facilities at Ninewells Hospital, containing its School of Medicine; Perth Royal Infirmary, which houses a clinical research centre; and in Kirkcaldy, Fife, containing part of its School of Health Sciences. The annual income of the institution for 2021–22 was £291.5 million of which £71.8 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £344.8 million.