Art, Design & Media Practice

Kickstart your creative journey with Kingston University’s Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice. This one-year, full-time program provides a stimulating foundation for aspiring artists, designers, and media enthusiasts. Explore a broad spectrum of disciplines and hone your creative skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Fuel Your Creativity: Immerse yourself in a vibrant artistic community and experiment with diverse media like drawing, painting, 3D design, fashion and textiles, moving image, and more. Discover your artistic voice and develop a strong foundation in visual communication principles.

Develop Foundational Skills: Master fundamental artistic techniques and build a strong skillset in areas like observational drawing, color theory, composition, and critical analysis. Learn industry-standard software relevant to your chosen pathway.

Refine Your Portfolio: Throughout the program, you’ll receive personalized feedback and guidance to develop a strong portfolio showcasing your creative abilities and technical skills. This portfolio becomes crucial for your application to competitive art and design degree programs.

Gain Valuable Skills: Develop not only your artistic talents but also essential transferable skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, research, collaboration, and communication. Learn to articulate your ideas effectively and present your creative work with confidence.

This program is ideal for students with a passion for art, design, or media who are unsure of their specific artistic direction. It’s also perfect for those seeking a rigorous foundation before pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an art and design field. Graduates typically progress to various art and design degrees at Kingston University, including:

• Architecture
• Fine Art
• Graphic Design
• Illustration Animation
• Fashion
• Product and Furniture Design
• Interior Design