Pre-Foundation Preparation

A summer course in Bournemouth, by Arts University Bournemouth

This summer course will support you to prepare a captivating portfolio that expresses your personal creativity and individual potential. You’ll receive assistance preparing for the Foundation application process, including interview techniques, portfolio reviews, and personal direction to fully prepare you for successful application to AUB’s Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media.

Across the two weeks, you’ll be taught by dedicated AUB Foundation staff and specialist visiting tutors. You’ll take part in a series of inspirational talks, portfolio workshops, and personal portfolio reviews with your tutors as you go along.

You’ll explore the study programme of AUB’s Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media, and will gain hands-on experience working in an environment identical to AUB’s Foundation course. In doing so, you’ll come to appreciate the approaches and methodology needed for this type of study, fully preparing you to embark on this course at AUB.

You’ll investigate a variety of creative areas and experiment with many different art forms, mediums, and techniques to develop your skills, talent, and personal potential. You’ll focus on practical elements that’ll be underpinned by research, exploration and imaginative experimentation. The whole process will show you the different opportunities and methods available to you to express yourself as a creative artist.

Key Features

  • Exploration of a range of subjects, including: drawing and illustration, graphic design, fashion and textiles, photography and film, and 3D design
  • Layout and portfolio showcase
  • Practical workshops and themed projects
  • Creative ideas development
  • Typography and design, experiments in composition and collage

More Information

  • Accommodation
  • Academics & Tuition
  • Extracurricular Program

Accommodation

When you book your course, you have the chance to add our residential package to your booking. This is a very popular option as it gives you the chance to experience life as a full-time university student and #AUBMAKER.

Residential package includes: full-board catering (breakfast, lunch and evening dinner), single study bedroom with private en-suite bathroom in AUB campus Halls of Residence, free Wi-Fi.

Academics & Tuition

Extracurricular Program

A full itinerary of extracurricular evening and weekend activities, including a weekend cultural excursion.

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