Foundation

In the latter examples, there is also, by definition, a radical element to the Foundation course that is less straightforward, less procedural and less predictable; it can be open-ended, edgy, exciting, unexpected and new. In relation to this we also prepare students for changing contexts; confirming the value of interpreting things in new ways; critiquing the status quo; equipping and empowering students’ authentic voice and agency. And from all our experiences through last year and this year, as we are affected by and respond to the pandemic emergency this has had even greater relevance. 

This year the Foundation students and tutors have supported and encouraged one another; the tutors have worked especially hard in new ways to deliver elements of the course that needed to be maintained and those that needed to evolve rapidly to work in remote, digital, distanced and recorded ways. The students’ critical and creative engagement has helped to develop the course rapidly and with integrity. The students’ creative work has continued to achieve high standards; to broaden the scope of creative work at this level as well as being surprising, delightful and challenging in its curiosity, energy, inventiveness, ambition and refinement. Thank you to students and tutors who have worked together to present the exceptional year of work you see here.

Chi Roberts
Head of Foundation