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City Lit Pre-Foundation: summer intensive

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In-person · London•££
Years 11, 12, 13
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Build a digital and traditional portfolio through workshops in drawing, painting, sketchbook work, 3D and sculpture. Practising artist-educators guide you through project briefs, talks, tutorials and visits to London museums and galleries as you develop work for further study.

This intensive pre-foundation course is designed to help you build the creative skills, methods and confidence needed for progression to City Lit’s UAL-validated Foundation Diploma in Art & Design. It focuses on practical development across drawing, painting, sketchbook work, conceptual thinking, 3D and sculpture, and supports learners in developing a portfolio of digital and traditional work.

You will work through workshops, creative exercises, project briefs, talks, seminars, tutorials and visits to museums and galleries. The course is taught by practising artist-educators, designers and theorists, giving you insight into contemporary creative practice while helping you build a strong body of work for further study.

By the end of the course, you should be able to apply observational and expressive drawing techniques, produce work in a range of materials, analyse the work of artists and designers, and present a creative portfolio. The course is based at City Lit’s Keeley Street site in London and runs over 8 sessions across 4 weeks on a Tuesday-Wednesday daytime schedule.

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13 July 2027 – 4 August 2027

Jul 2027

Duration: 8 sessions over 4 weeks

Location

In-person · City Lit main building, Keeley Street, London
  • You will need a level 2 in English or be working towards a level 2.
Participation fee: £419

2026 cohort fees: full fee £599, senior fee £479, concession £419. 2027 cohort fees: full fee £699, senior fee £559, concession £489. All essential materials are provided; an A4 sketchbook and some basic art materials are recommended, and a camera is highly recommended but not essential.

Checked 28 September 2026

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