'I can say, hand on heart, that the people I met, the friends I made, the knowledge I gained, the skills I learned and the overall experience of being a part of this unique place was life changing. Everybody should add studying at LSA to their 'to do' list...and do it!' 

The Foundation Course is the only one of its kind in Scotland. It allows students to progress straight onto three-year degree courses in England, and into either first or second year in a Scottish art college. As art colleges increasingly expect applicants to have decided on a discipline for degree study upon entry, the opportunity offered students by the Foundation Course to try different disciplines and media is becoming more important than ever.  

The course is firmly rooted in drawing and encourages students to develop their observational and making skills alongside their ideas. The level of teaching provided is high and participants cover a lot of ground, building up momentum quickly. The balance between observational work and the development of ideas is important as it enables students to create a portfolio that is highly personal and visually exciting. The course covers a wide range of disciplines, allowing students to find which subject they wish to study at degree level.