Duration
Recommended study period is 9-12 months depending on applicant profile, target department, and portfolio maturity.
Foundation Course
LAAD Foundation Course (Fine Arts Preparation)
The LAAD Foundation Course is an intensive bridge to university-level study for students aiming to enter competitive undergraduate degree programmes.
A minimum of 9 to 12 months of intensive study is required for the preparation, portfolio development, and curriculum expected by universities in the UK and abroad (Italy, Germany, France, USA, and more).
Curriculum Scope
Scope - Target Departments
The curriculum prepares students for entry into diverse university departments, including:
- Architecture and Interior Architecture
- Industrial and Product Design
- Graphic Design and Animation
- Fashion and Textile Design
- Fine Arts (Painting and Sculpture)
Foundation Curriculum
- Design Foundations: Basic design, sketching, and drawing
- Colour and Painting: Colour theory with watercolour, acrylic, and oil techniques
- Spatial Studies: Composition and perspective
- Contextual Studies: Art history (selected themes)
- Figure and Observation: Figure studies and observational drawing
- Digital Literacy: Photoshop, 3ds Max, AutoCAD, CorelDRAW, and related tools
Format
Intensive, portfolio-oriented preparation
Students engage in rigorous creative development and build a robust body of work that demonstrates readiness for degree-level study.
Outcome
The outcome is a strong foundation portfolio and the confidence to succeed at university level.
