Art + Design Foundation Studies

The Art + Design Foundation Studies program is an accelerated visual art fundamentals program allowing you to nurture your artistic talents and build new creative and practical skills. Established in 1974, this program is a unique blending of traditional and digital art, preparing you with the critical basics for a career in the visual arts.

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Build your portfolio

• You’ll build your portfolio and be prepared for more specialized programs in Digital Animation, Interactive Digital Media, Fine Arts Studio,  Game Art + Design or Graphic Design - Media.
• You’ll study a wide range of courses in traditional approaches to drawing, life drawing and three-dimensional design, to introductory courses in digital imaging, animation and digital design.
• You’ll develop your creative and practical skills in the studio.
• You'll develop a familiarity with digital media complemented with a practical understanding of drawing, colour theory and 3D art and design.
• You'll be taught by experienced, dedicated and caring faculty.

Industry leaders have crafted our programs and employers tell us what skills are needed in the evolving workplace. This means that your education is current, practical and always hands-on.

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