Overview

The BA (Hons) in Fine Art (Top-Up) programme aims to produce creative, independent, employable artists with excellent practical skills in their chosen disciplines.

Graduates will be supported to emerge with the ability to critically engage with the contemporary art world as both creators and consumers. Using a mixture of studio-based seminars and tutorials, it will also aim to nurture the individual nature and variety of students’ contemporary art practices.

This course will encourage participants to develop their individual artistic practises whilst also tailoring their work to potential funding sources, employers and exhibition opportunities. Through the use of innovative pedagogies and enhanced learning environments, it aims to provide all students with a curriculum and opportunities to develop their learning experiences, knowledge and understanding, cognitive skills, professional skills and key transferable skills appropriate to the level of the award.

Modules

·         Industry Skills ( 20 Credits)

·         Research in Practice (20 Credits)

·         Studio Practice (20 Credits)

·         Creative Business (20 Credits)

·         Professional Project (40 Credits)

UCAS Code: W100

Fees: £7500

Validating Partner: This programme is currently validated by the University of Hull

Progression

Upon completion of this BA (Hons) degree, students may wish to progress to the MA in Creative Practice or pursue a career in any of the following areas: fine artist, lecturer/teacher, curator, arts therapist, conservator, gallery assistant and community arts worker.