INTO International Foundation

The International Art and Design Foundation Programme aims to introduce international students to a variety of working methods and pathway options within Art and Design. Students develop skills and knowledge through a diagnostic approach that prepares them for progression for further study on Undergraduate Courses within Art and Design.

Kathrine: Interior Design

Kathrine: Interior Design

Nutsupat: Illustration with Animation

Nutsupat: Illustration with Animation

Narita: Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear)

Narita: Fashion Design Technology (Womenswear)

Ahyun: Graphic Design

Ahyun: Graphic Design

Marya: Illustration with animation

Marya: Illustration with animation

ZOE : FINE ART

ZOE : FINE ART

In this project I developed painting and textile experiments in response to fungus and moss. I was inspired by the work of Karen Margolis whose work integrates science with art.

TAMAMI : FASHION DESIGN

TAMAMI : FASHION DESIGN

In this project, I made a long shirt with tartan inspired by Vivienne Westwood. I kept in mind to make an androgynous garment.

THURAIYA : INTERIOR DESIGN

THURAIYA : INTERIOR DESIGN

In this project, I redesigned a hotel lobby located in the desert to make it look elegant and luxurious. I took inspiration from Riad Kniza hotel and The Coral House …

MINYOUNG : GRAPHIC DESIGN

MINYOUNG : GRAPHIC DESIGN

I made an advertising animation to encourage young people to start investing in stocks. I took inspiration from retro computer games and pixel animations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKBIvAuxLp4&f

RIZMAN : GRAPHIC DESIGN

RIZMAN : GRAPHIC DESIGN

In this project I developed a poster campaign for MIASA, a mental health charity in my home country of Malaysia.

REBECCA : FINE ART

REBECCA : FINE ART

My work discusses the issue of cosmetics and animal testing. I have used a mini theatre to express the message. The cover is a store which sells lipstick. It makes …

PEI EE : INTERIOR DESIGN

PEI EE : INTERIOR DESIGN

In this project I designed a small and minimalist cat friendly house. I took inspiration from the Barcelona Pavilion, designed by Mies van der Rohe

SABEEKAH : INTERIOR DESIGN

SABEEKAH : INTERIOR DESIGN

For my design proposal I wanted to transform the historical Kuwait house of Bait Albader to an exhibition space for young local artists to display their work.

OLYA : FASHION DESIGN (WOMENSWEAR)

OLYA : FASHION DESIGN (WOMENSWEAR)

In this project, I used different embroidery techniques to develop Ukrainian shirt. I took inspiration from Ukrainian culture and their traditional clothes, with the intention of modernising and reconstructing them.

BIANCA FASHION BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

BIANCA FASHION BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

In this project, my aim is to bring Brazilian Carnival accessories (headbands) to the UK. I used a variety of materialsto create the headbands, such as fake feathers, fake flowers, …

MARYAM : GRAPHIC DESIGN

MARYAM : GRAPHIC DESIGN

In this project I used a book for children to re promoting it in my way and to make it more interesting for kids by telling the story in different …

MIMI : FASHION DESIGN

MIMI : FASHION DESIGN

In this project, I was inspired by Buddhist pattern cutting methods and the 70s feminine Western fashion trends.

RETAG : INTERIOR DESIGN

RETAG : INTERIOR DESIGN

I have redesigned the MMU Library Chat Zone to make it more welcoming for international students.This design is made to encourage students to socialize, to decrease their loneliness, and to …

SIHYUN : GRAPHIC DESIGN

SIHYUN : GRAPHIC DESIGN

I created a short animation about depression and recovery. I used different styles in each scene, and edited them in Adobe After Effects.

HASAN : GRAPHIC DESIGN

HASAN : GRAPHIC DESIGN

A Concept Album, inspired by themes of memory, nostalgia and my childhood. I modelled the subject using Blender, with edits being made on Adobe Photoshop and design work on Adobe …

Haripraba: Fashion Design and Technology (Womenswear)

Haripraba: Fashion Design and Technology (Womenswear)

I was inspired by Amsterdam’s Red Light District for this project. With an aim to highlight society’s negative views on women who are merely doing their job, I wanted to …