Central Saint Martins Art Foundation

Hey ive been accepted onto the foundation there and im really want to go but how do you feel about CSM?
Have you enjoyed it and feel that they have pushed to be a better artist!
Also do you get your own spaces to work in and leave work there?
Do you live in halls?
Just wondering if you could give me you views on the place?
Thanks

.....Hope that helps a bit, gl!

Congrats on your acceptance.
Personally I found the studios to be really overcrowded, but this is apparently the same with all UAL foundations. There is not a whole lot of tutor contact, and the facilities are very old. There are lockers and storage for portfolios etc, but you need to keep an eye on your things or they can get damaged with so many students using the space.

I can do a lot of work at home, like to work independently and don't need a lot of feedback or encouragement so it suits me. But it's not for everyone. They seem to push a few favoured students, and the rest get by pretty much on their own.

I don't live in halls, so I can't comment sorry. But the students who do seem to have a good time and organise fun things like evening drawing sessions in the common areas.

One thing to be aware of is that some of the CSM colleges are moving to a new building in Kings X in 2011 and that might be a bit disruptive in term 2/3.

Hope that helps a bit, gl!

I have felt the complete opposite to this, the first 4 weeks i found were crowded but tbh its the same at all UAL, but once in my own pathway i thought it was great and lots of room, i thought tutor time was very good, ive found it very helpful, and all staff are happy to help.

And just to point out.. there will always be favoured students it always happens wherever you go, but i haven't really felt that (perhaps it depends on what area you specialise in)

In general I am loving the foundation course, most people I know have said its great and in comparison to chelsea and LCC where i have heard really bad reviews for.

One thing i will say is that it is insanely competitive but i think thats what boosts people to work harder and harder.

And just to point out.. there will always be favoured students it always happens wherever you go

i sent my application form for the foundation art course in central saint martins a few days ago, does anyone know how long it takes for them to get back to us to inform us if we got an portfolio review or not?? i just hate waiting and i was just curious.

I found out today that I have a review on the 10th Feb! Have you got one too?

I have got mine on 10th Feb as well! Which group are you in?

Group H, you?

i'm in group K Have you applied to any other university for art foundation?

I found out today that I got into CSM! Buzzing now!

Yess, Loughborough, Ravensborne, Bournemouth and UCA Canterbury! What about you!?