From an introduction to new skills, techniques and processes, students begin a personal journey of self-discovery and are encouraged to comment visually on the world in which they live. The initial workshops embed skills and give greater confidence within drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital media, sculpture and mixed media. Over a period of time, students identify strengths and weaknesses to allow them to develop their own vision as an artist.  

All students keep a sketchbook, which is essential to track their ideas, interests and influences. The key points are selected to create the Process Portfolio which becomes evidence of their sustained experimentation, exploration, manipulation and refinement of a variety of art-making activities. At the end of the course, the resultant art works are hung to form an exhibition with an accompanying written rationale. During the entire process, students will have been inspired by and respond to art works, 3 of which are then considered in more detail to form the Comparative Study.   

Participation in regional and national competitions, Students run clubs for younger students, involvement with CAS projects with West Kent College and the Scott’s Project in Tonbridge.  

Many students complete foundation courses before their specified degree. Former students have studied History of Art and Architecture degrees at the Courtauld Institute, UCL and Oxford Brookes.