Gwenno has embraced her time studying a foundation diploma in art and design at Coleg Ceredigion, and she’s grateful for the opportunity it gave her to experiment and grow as an artist.
Originally unsure about her next steps, Gwenno decided to take the foundation year to give herself some time to explore her options.
“I wanted to do an art foundation course and I mainly did it for a year to decide what I wanted to do,” she said. “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go to university or not so I decided to study a foundation course to give myself some extra time.”
For Gwenno, the course was more than just an opportunity to focus on what she already knew - it allowed her to try new things and push her boundaries.
“The opportunity to experiment with different things was amazing,” she said. “It wasn’t just about doing what you want to do. It offered a lot of experimentation. I could try a range of things rather than just sticking to what I knew.”
Throughout her studies, Gwenno has been supported by tutors who have helped her develop her skills.
“I find the tutors have been supportive because they’ve let me adapt my skills into new areas. I hadn’t really done much photography before, so I was taught how to use a camera and how to edit photos. They also let me develop skills I already knew how to do,” she reflects.
As Gwenno prepares to continue her studies at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in design for performance, she is excited about the next chapter of her creative journey, but remains appreciative of the solid foundation Coleg Ceredigion has provided.
Foundation art and design is a free course for over 18s which is taking applications for a September start.