Foundation Preparation course
Subject and course type
- Short course
Join our three-day course to explore and develop new creative skills ranging from idea generation, visual thinking, experimental image making and collaborative discussion.
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.
Hear from our students
Get an insight from our students on what it's like to study on the Foundation Preparation short course.
Course content and example course structure
Explore how materials and concepts come together to tell stories. You’ll work collaboratively to create narratives using text, images and unexpected materials. At the end of the day, you’ll transform the studio into an exhibition space to showcase your creations.
Discover the relationship between artists and the world around them. Gather visual and audio material from inside and outside, using techniques like drawing, sculpture and sound art. You’ll create imaginative geographies while exploring how art intersects with the politics of cities and landscapes.
Learn simple bookmaking techniques and combine them with costume and prop-making for a creative day of life drawing. We’ll also explore inventive ways to present your portfolio and finish with a Q&A session with our Foundation tutors.
Course information
Course tutors
The course is taught by Kingston School of Art’s Foundation tutors, who area all practising professionals in their fields.
What to bring
One week before the course starts, we’ll send you a simple list of items to bring. All other materials will be provided by us.
Booking information
Dates
- Monday 26 – Wednesday 28 October 2026
- Saturdays 7, 14 and 21 November 2026
- Saturdays 9, 16 and 23 January 2027
Time
10:30am – 4pm
Fee
TBC
Location
This course will take place in the Kingston School of Art studios. Specific details will be shared in the welcome letter.
Ready to enhance your creative skills?
Booking for the upcoming Foundation Preparation course dates will open soon, check back here for details.
