Foundation Preparation course

Kingston UniversityKingston upon Thames, London

Course overview

Essential learning for aspiring artists and designers Develop your creative skills and build a strong portfolio. On this three-day Foundation Preparation course, you will be introduced to the approach to creative practice on Foundation at Kingston School of Art (KSA). A series of hands-on practical workshops, led by experienced tutors, will develop your skills in drawing, visual research, idea generation, thinking through making and collective discussion.

Working through a range of conceptual, research and material focus activities you will learn how to articulate your ideas, document and present them. By the end of the course, you will have created an exciting body of work that can be used in a portfolio. Whilst on the course you’ll gain first-hand experience of the Foundation ethos and approach.

This course is perfect for students preparing for Art and Design Foundation courses, looking to broaden their creative horizons.

Key highlights

Hands-on practical workshops led by experienced tutors
Builds skills in drawing, visual research and idea generation
Explores thinking through making and collective discussion
Learn to articulate, document and present creative ideas
Produce a body of work for your portfolio
Prepares you for Art and Design Foundation study

Scholarships

Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of fees
International Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500
Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

Artist
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Fashion Designer
Product Designer

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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