Programme summary for BA (Hons) Printmaking - Joint or Minor
About the programme
Printmaking is offered as part of a 2-subject degree and is studied in conjunction with another subject, which could be a related discipline from within digital arts and visual communication or from elsewhere. The programme offers a broad interpretation of printmaking as an expressive arts form. We seek to encourage you to value the relationship between traditional and new technologies, situating your work appropriately within the context of contemporary practice.
2-subject degrees
Printmaking must be combined with another subject as part of a 2-subject degree. Popular combinations include Graphic Design with Printmaking and Illustration with Printmaking.
Programme structure
The programme can be studied full-time for 3 years or for 5 years in part-time mode. It has a modular structure that enables students to study it as a Joint or Minor honours programme. This allows combinations to be built with its sister programmes in Digital Arts and Visual Communication and also other programmes in the School of Architecture and The Visual Arts or within UEL as part of our Combined Honours menu.
Career opportunities
Graduates are able to pursue careers in image-related industries: for example, publishing, teaching, setting up your own studio, freelance self-employment, collaborating with other artists, print related industries, or working as an artist or designer. There are also opportunities to progress to postgraduate study or research.
Support
The programme provides strong personal tutor guidance and professional advice related to the practice. Visiting artists, designers and other professional practitioners regularly visit the programme and study trips to working environments are an important component. UEL provides a comprehensive range of support services for students which includes: residential/student finance advice/careers advice/study skills development/IT/learning resources.
Admission
Students are selected on their suitability for the programme by a portfolio interview. Applicants would normally have completed an Art and Design Foundation, GAD, or an appropriate BTEC, GNVQ or Access programme of at least one year's duration prior to joining the programme. Students with other relevant professional or life experience will also be considered.
Key facts
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