The Art & Design Foundation Programme at Braemar College is your gateway to developing a sophisticated understanding of visual communication and creative expression. This course is ideal for aspiring artists and designers eager to explore diverse media and conceptual approaches. You will delve into the analysis of art forms, engage with theories of art, and investigate stylistic changes across modern and contemporary Western, Canadian, and global art. This programme cultivates a personal artistic voice and prepares you for further study in the dynamic fields of visual arts and communications technology.
You will study this full-time, on-campus programme over five months, immersing yourself in practical workshops and critical analysis. The curriculum encourages you to produce a body of work demonstrating your unique artistic vision, while also exploring communications systems and design processes relevant to graphic, audio-visual, and electronic media. You will develop essential skills in research, critical thinking, and creative production, culminating in a portfolio that showcases your capabilities. Graduates are well-prepared for degree-level study in art, design, and related creative industries.