Our Art and Design Foundation Studies course allows students to experience a full range of creative skills and practices before deciding where to specialise as an undergraduate.

Foundation students have access to the same industry-standard facilities as students on our undergraduate courses, as well as the facilities of the wider university, plus opportunities to engage with local and international exhibitions. This includes showcasing final project work at the School of Design and Creative Arts Degree Show. Personal support is offered through an outstanding pastoral system, and the course boasts an excellent undergraduate progression rate.

Within the course we:

Cultivate Individual and Creative Growth:

  • Foundation is a supportive and experimental journey of personal and creative growth through material and process explorations. 


Provide Progression Opportunities and Preparation for Future Successes:

  • Students are empowered to prepare for their undergraduate study and careers through engaging experiences with industry professionals and the application of transferable skills suitable for the employability standards of tomorrow.
Kathryn Geary

Kathryn Geary

Art and Design Foundation Studies

I had the opportunity to experience many different specialisms in art and design. It really helped me to discover what I wanted to achieve from a degree and gave me the confidence to develop my ideas, but also learn from my mistakes.
James

James Wye

Art and Design Foundation Studies

The foundation programme covered a wide range of areas that acted as a steppingstone from A-level to degree-level, which I found very helpful. I still use techniques I learned during Foundation in my degree work today.

Eleri

Eleri Allen

Art and Design Foundation Studies

On the Foundation course I was privileged to take part in an art collaboration discussion with Japanese students and then from this our work was put into an exhibition.