Art and Design Foundation

This Foundation Art and Design course introduces you to a wide range of creative practices.

You will experience a broad range of projects to help you prepare for further study or employment. You will develop your independent creative thinking and learn to apply this across a range of disciplines. You will gain a broad understanding of the creative industries and the career paths across the sector.

You will be supported to develop a portfolio of work, ready for applications to undergraduate courses or creative roles. 

This course is based in the School of Arts which is home to a range of specialist facilities including:

  • Printmaking workshops
  • Letter press
  • Video editing
  • Photographic studios and darkrooms.

Introductory workshops across our facilities will provide you with a solid foundation in each medium. You will be taught by tutors and visiting lecturers who are practising artists and designers.