BA (Hons)Fine Art
| Study location | United Kingdom, Leicester |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (Hons) |
| Course code | W100 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Fine Art BA (Hons) portfolio advice Portfolio |
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Overview
In the first year you will choose options in: painting, sculpture, printmaking, video and photography. In addition, you will study drawing and contextual and professional studies. The second year develops your individual studio practice in one or more of these areas. You have the opportunity to explore a range of approaches to fine art via projects, workshops and self-directed study. In the final year you negotiate and develop your individual creative practice, culminating in an exhibition, part of DMU’s Festival of Creativity.
Programme structure
Year 1
Introduction to Studio Practice
Drawing
Contextual and Professional Studies 1
Year 2
Studio Practice Development
Contextual and Professional Studies 2
Year 3
Art Practice and Presentation
Contextual and Professional Studies 3
Career opportunities
The course is designed to develop the skills that you will need to compete in a professional creative market. As an integral part of the course you will leave with an externally facing website of your work, which is essential in securing creative portfolio work.
The creative thinking skills that you develop on the course make you employable in a wide range of art and art-related careers. Some pursue postgraduate study and develop careers as professional artists or designers, others have careers in teaching, arts administration, conservation and restoration, art therapy, theatre design, film and television production, illustration, publishing, gallery management and the crafts.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.