Foundation Preparation Summer School
Subject and course type
- Short course
Kickstart your creative journey with Kingston University’s two-week summer school. Perfect for building confidence, skills and an amazing portfolio.
Broaden your creative horizons
Develop your visual, practical and technical skills.
This hands-on 10-day summer school helps you explore your creativity, develop practical skills and create a portfolio. It's perfect for students preparing for Art Foundation courses, looking to broaden their creative horizons or putting together a portfolio.
During the course, you'll be led through a series of structures, workshops and short projects to help you become confident in the fundamental aspects of all Foundation specialisms. These include drawing, idea generation, visual research, thinking through making and collective discussion.
Working through a range of conceptual, research-driven and materials-focused activities, you'll learn how to articulate your ideas, document them, and present them clearly and concisely.
Course content
Learn the foundations of creative thinking and making, including drawing, idea generation and visual research. Gain confidence in presenting your work through collaborative and solo projects.
Dive deeper into Foundation’s four specialisms with tailored projects each day. By the end, you’ll have a clearer idea of your strengths and interests.
The course wraps up with a group showcase of the work you’ve created in our studio spaces.
Course information
Course tutors
You’ll be taught by Kingston School of Art Foundation lecturers, all practising professionals with years of experience in their fields.
What to bring
A basic list of items will be sent to you before the course. Everything else is provided by us, so you can focus on creating.
Booking information
Dates: 28 July 2025 – 8 August 2025
Time: 10:30 – 16:00
Fee: £695
Location: The course is held at Penrhyn Road Campus, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2EE.
To ensure everyone’s safety, we follow all government health and safety guidelines. For full terms and conditions, view our short course booking policy.
Get in touch
If you have a question, you can email Kingston School of Art's short course team.
Ready to start your art journey?
Ignite your creativity and sign up to our two-week Foundation Preparation Summer School.
