Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice

Do you want to improve your skills and qualifications for work or future studies, but do not yet have a portfolio or meet the entry requirements for a Bachelor‘s degree? This one-year programme is structured to help you find your niche and develop an artistic portfolio so you can make your next move with confidence. It's also perfect for students who want to explore multiple artistic areas before determining their future path.

The programme pushes experimentation and development of skills to give you the tools and skills to accomplish and express your creative vision. In the first semester a weekly Friday Show exhibition on campus or online, lets you showcase project work to the general public. Students also develop critical awareness of the contemporary visual world and the relationship of design and artistic practice to historical, cultural, environmental and social influences.

“Studying Foundation Art, Design & Media Practice for a year was the best thing that has ever happened to me. The discussions were so fun and the focus on creative thinking and problem solving definitely helped me improve overall. The programme is also neurodivergent friendly and accommodating, you learn many useful skills in a very digestible manner. I have now chosen to continue studying for a Bachelor's degree in Creative Media Production after finishing my foundation year.” Alexandra Clarke

Foundation Projects

Eileen Vu Thanh Thao Ha, Mo(ood), The feeling of always being on Cloud 9
A short film about bipolar disorder with a focus on its manic aspect within a utopian world, where happiness is unlimited and harmony is society's greatest calling. But does 'unlimited' happiness really exist?

Niki Ngọc Anh Vo, No(body)
No(body) is a digital preview of 5 upcycled garments made from various materials (thrifted, unused scraps etc.). The clothes are presented as floating invisible figures, in short, a dressed body with no actual body.

Valeriia Koshevetc, Brave New Worlds
A project dedicated to sexism, language and gender. It aims to show two utopian worlds and show what might happen in the future in terms of gender. The main goal was to create a prototype of a game that lets people experience daily life in these utopias.

Tereza Slipkova, Diagnosis Human

This book features a collection of short stories about our invisible struggles. We can’t create a Utopia by ridding the world of mental illnesses and all invisible suffering, but for people struggling with mental health, ridding the world of prejudice and misconceptions about this topic might do the trick.

To view current student work please visit the Foundation Art, Design and Media Practice Behance page and Instagram page.

You can also see the 2022 final projects on their exhibition website 67% Tomato 58 Society% which also includes links to previous years exhibitions.

Graduate Careers & Further Study Destinations

Our graduates often move into Bachelor’s studies and beyond. Here are a few stories:

Sandra Abdulhakova completed her Foundation year and went on to earn her Bachelor’s in Graphic Design. She is now studying for her Master’s and teaches Foundation students at PCU.

Isabela Juchniewicz completed her Foundation year and graduated from Bachelor’s in Fine Art Experimental Media. Isabela is also teaching Foundation students.

Lamija Cehajic completed her Foundation year and graduated from Bachelor’s in Graphic Design. She is now studying for her Master’s degree at Charles University and teaches Foundation students at PCU.

Entry Requirements

A Czech high school diploma or equivalent education from other countries, assessed individually. One A-level pass or LCCIEB equivalent, or International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Confirmation of English level upon entry, which could be one of the following: Required Scores: IELTS of at least 5.0; TOEFL iBT of at least 45; Cambridge First Certificate of English (minimum B). Versant language exam - score equivalent to 5.0 IELTS. Other equivalent English assessment subject to PCU approval.
A letter of motivation (300 words). Students can also submit their current examples of art and design works.
For all programmes at Prague City University there is a final interview between the applicant and the Programme Leader before the final decision on admission is made.