Foundation is a one year mandatory course in the beginning of BVA where the students get introduced to various subjects like still life, life study, nature study, color composition, collage, clay modelling, papermache, woodblock print, art history, calligraphy etc. Vigorous training is given in fixed schedules to facilitate a strong base in each subject. This training aids them to decide the stream of their choice in the second year. Here, the students are encouraged to explore a range of mediums, materials and ideas which help them form a ‘foundation’ for their creative learning process and practice in the coming years.