Programme Specification for Fine Art (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Docklands
Why Study Fine Art as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Fine Art is a studio-based programme involving practice in Painting, Sculpture, Installation, Film, Video, Printmaking, and any other appropriate media.
- The Fine Art programme at UEL attracts students with a wide range of background and experience.
- The diversity of the student group contributes a richly stimulating dialogue to the programme.
- This is complemented by the integration of a wide range of media and approaches from both students and staff, who are all practicing artists.
This encourages an independent approach to studio practice, and results in work of outstanding quality and originality.
What will I study?
- The programme is mainly studio and workshop based
- There are weekly seminars and regular tutorials
- There is a programme of visiting Artists and studio visits, offering the opportunity to engage in discussion with artists about their work
- There is an annual study trip abroad, offering the opportunity of a concentrated period of time visiting galleries, museums and architectural sites, with the fresh perspective afforded by a foreign culture and surroundings
- Recent trips have been to Barcelona , New York , Rome , Bilbao
- The programme is supported by a wide range of theory modules, many of them designed specifically to complement the studio experience of Fine Art students
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Fine Art
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Fine Art?
- Many of our graduates go on to study at post-graduate institutions such as the Royal College of Art and the Slade (16 in Sept 2002)
- Others establish their own studios and develop careers as independent artists
- Some pursue careers in teaching, museum services or in arts administration
- Others use the self-motivation and entrepreneurial skills they have developed at college to build varied businesses and careers e.g. directing pop videos, model making for the V&A, artists assistant e.g. to Damien Hirst, Anthony Gormley
Popular Combinations with Fine Art are
- Fine Art with Cultural Studies (UCAS Code: W1L6)
- Fine Art with English Literature (UCAS Code: W1Q3)
- Fine Art/Graphic Design (WW12 - BA/NFNH)
What can I combine with Fine Art?
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
200 ucas points plus GCSE English grade C or above. Applicants are also assessed on their suitability for the programme by a portfolio interview. Applicants must first have successfully completed a Foundation, BTEC, Portfolio or Access programme in Art & Design.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line
Other Fine Art programmes available
For further information on the range of Fine Art programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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