Study at DLD College London
Study in the heart of London at one of the top independent colleges in the country.
DLD is the only college with on-campus boarding facilities located in central London. In college, we provide a caring, supportive, and student-focused environment, with a wide range of courses and subjects to choose from. DLD Students benefit from amazing learning and enrichment opportunities, and many progress to join some of London and the UK’s top universities.
- The only on-campus, purpose-built boarding school in the heart of London. 5-star student accommodation in central London.
- A pathway to top London and global universities. London is home to world-class universities than any other city on earth. 61% of DLD students progress to London universities including LSE, Imperial, and City.
- A wide choice of courses and subjects. Leading in digital, creative and finance courses.
- Top-class facilities and unique learning experiences. Over 30 weekly college clubs enable students to develop their interests and relax outside of their studies. Facilities include a new library, dedicated student well-being centre and our Global Kitchen, opened Michellin-starred Atul Kotchar.
Study art at DLD College London (Popular)
WHAT IS ART AND DESIGN AT DLD?
Artistic skill underpins every creative practice. Our approach is to support the development of practical skills whilst encouraging expression and personal creativity. During the first part of the academic year you will explore a variety of materials, processes and techniques, whilst simultaneously building on your contextual knowledge. These new skills will act as a foundation for the second part of the academic year, which consists of an exam unit, where you will draw upon previous learning experiences to devise your own project. Throughout this creative journey you will be guided by experienced and supportive staff members who will draw on a variety of teaching methods in order to help you achieve your potential.
ART FOUNDATION PROGRAMME COMPONENTS:
GRAPHIC ART DESIGN
- Illustration
- Typography
- Photography
- Mixed media
- Graphics
- Logo’sColour Schemes
DESIGN PROCESS
- Designing Fashion (the role of the Fashion Designer)
- The Crafting and Construction of a Garment (use of materials and construction of proto-types)
- Commercial Production (from mass production to hand-made and Haute Couture)
HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS
- Art Deco + influence and effects
- Cubism + influence and effects
- Skills building
- Digital development
FASHION, CULTURE & IDENTITY (FACULTY OF CREATIVE ARTS)
This module will cover the history and development of Fashion, looking at key developments, historical and contemporary. It will also study how Fashion has developed to be a social and cultural phenomenon that can express and reflect cultural identity and value, as well as its’ recent development as a diverse social art form expressively connected to identity, creative self-expression, and lifestyle.
- Traditional & Ceremonial Dress (Cultural Rituals, Festivals, Courtly, Ceremonial & Formal Occasions)
- Functional/Official Dress (Office/Manual Labour, Sportswear, Casualwear)
- Social/Tribal Dress (Status, Gender, Identity-Designer Labels, Logo-wear, Mods, Rockers, Punks, Hippies, Form & Function)
- Key Designers & Fashion Houses/Brands (including Chanel, Dior, Yves St Laurent, John Galliano, Hussein Chalayan, Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood,
- Burberry, Alexander McQueen)
Assessment Method: Portfolio and written assignment.
British Boarding School Experience (One-term study)
Spend a term studying the British curriculum and improving your English whilst boarding in the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting cities.
Why study with us?
- Improve your written and spoken English
- Live and study in one of three beautiful, historic and vibrant British cities
- Study the globally recognised and admired British curriculum
- High-quality accommodation and pastoral support included
- Study and live with ambitious students from around the world
Whilst you study you will become a full member of our diverse student community, with access to our exciting extra-curricular programme of weekly clubs, sports and activities, evening lectures, and university study preparation sessions.
Upon completion of your studies, you will receive a comprehensive academic report and completion certificate to take home. If you enjoy your time here, you can also choose to join the full GCSE or A Level course and complete your university studies in the UK or at home.
Please note that there are limited places on these courses available.
Course overview
You will be joining students from around the world studying on our established GCSE (14–16 years) and A Level (16–18 years) programmes. Your weekly study programme will be a combination of academic subjects and English language lessons.
Full board accommodation will be included in one of our college boarding houses.
The fees listed cover tuition and boarding for the stated duration of study.
Course fees
| Sept. 2020 – Dec. 2020 one term | |
| DLD College London | £17,360 |
| Abbey College Cambridge | £16,200 |
| Abbey College Manchester | £13,375 |
Study in the heart of London
STUDY IN LONDON
As one of the world’s great capitals, London is an ideal place for those who wish to study such as finance, engineering, law and the sciences as well as the medical professions. Every large company in the world has offices here, often its European or world head office, adding to the feeling of excitement and being near to the centre of the business world.
London is also the cultural capital of the UK, with all of the most important museums, libraries and art galleries as well as being the centre of theatre, cinema, fashion, design and architecture.
Multi-cultural and tolerant, it is hard to be bored here and easy to find exactly what you are looking for, whether it be an internship at a leading financial company, a foreign newspaper or simply a specific item of food.
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GAIA - Case Study
Gaia
- Originally from Italy
- Results: A*A*A* in Business Studies, Economics, and Government and Politics.
- Destination: Kings’s College London to study International Relations
Gaia came to DLD to study A levels in Politics, Economics and Business Studies. Initially, she was due to return to Italy after one term, but enjoyed DLD so much she decided to stay to complete her A levels. Gaia was a pleasure to teach. She is intellectually curious, very capable and hard-working. Her particular interest is in the integration of knowledge from Politics and Economics, the changes taking place in the international monetary system and their geopolitical implications for world order. She thoroughly deserves her place at King’s College London to read International Relations.
Mia - Case Study
Mia
- Originally from France
- Results: A*AAA
- Destination: University of Buckingham to study Medicine
“Mia came to DLD in September 2015 to study for her A levels. Completely bilingual and a gifted student, she arrived with excellent GCSE results in 11 subjects, a remarkable achievement since she was a year younger than her cohort of students.
Owing to a sports injury in 2015 she was not able to sit all her AS exams. Utterly determined to achieve her ambition of becoming a doctor, Mia decided to restart her A levels at DLD. Her intellectual ability shone through in her outstanding marks, putting her at the very top of the cohort of science students. Mia is a highly intelligent and resilient student
with considerable personal charm and strong interpersonal skills. Her university place to study Medicine is a well-deserved reward for her hard work and perseverance. We believe that she will be ideally suited to a career as a doctor”
Adam - Case Study
Adam
- Originally from Poland
- Results: A*AAB
- Destination: University of Southern California
“Adam joined DLD College in Septemeber 2016 to study the intensive one-year GCSE course. Having achieved an excellent set of results, Adam chose to follow his passion for economic theory and politics, supported by a solid mathematical ability. Adam was particularly interested in the way macroeconomics policies might be harnessed in order to mitigate extreme poverty.
Adam’s interest in politics and management led him to become a popular Head of Student Council, speaking publically at events and developing his leadership skills.
