Program Overview

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Fine Art

(BA, 4 Years)

Duration

4 years

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art

Level of Qualification

Bachelor Degree (1st Cycle)

Language of Instruction

English

Mode of Study

Full-time or Part-time

Minimum ECTs Credits

240

Profile of the Programme

The BA in Fine Art at the University of Nicosia provides students with a broad creative knowledge base and artistic skills in a diverse range of fine art media and contemporary creative practices, so as to become critical thinkers and art producers able to respond to the world of today. The faculty teaching on the programme are locally and internationally active in the contemporary art field and are connected to universities and institutions, carrying out exhibitions, research and educational projects.

A commitment to studio based study is required, offering training and hands-on experience across traditional (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics) and new fine art media (photography, video art, digital art and animation). With a focus on contemporary art practices the students can experiment within a creative environment which enables them to define a self-directed path. This learning process is supported by courses focusing on arts writing and research, participation in exhibitions organized by the programme and department and by taking part in conferences, seminars and workshops led by invited local and international researchers, cultural producers and artists.

Encouraging an understanding of the workings of the arts, culture and art education industries the programme equips students with a set of transferable creative skills and critical abilities for their future professional prospects. Graduates of the programmes, beyond their artistic practice, work in areas such as arts education (both in formal and informal), in video and film production, as photographers and in other areas of the art and culture fields.

At the heart of our programme are our students and to provide a learning environment which allows them to develop as contemporary art practitioners and citizens, connected with our local, regional and global art communities.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Second Cycle degrees (Master’s Degree)

Career Prospects

On successful completion of the program graduates will be able to pursue a career as contemporary fine art practitioners, can enter into art education at all learning levels, work as art historians or art critics, curators or advisors for cultural services and art centres. In addition they could work in the film industry, the publishing industry, the theatre, television, as professional photographers, graphic designers, or as coordinators and managers in museums, galleries and arts festivals.

• Professional Contemporary Artist
• Arts Educator
• Curator
• Art Historian
• Museum and Gallery Professional
• Arts Researcher
• Arts Management
• Photographer

Academic Admission

The minimum admission requirement to an undergraduate programme of study is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) or equivalent internationally recognized qualification(s). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies.

In addition to the above all applicants are expected to submit a portfolio of art/design/multimedia, ideally in both electronic and physical form.

Portfolios will be submitted by the applicant during an interview, which may be conducted online, scheduled by the University of Nicosia and will be assessed by the Department’s admissions panel. The interview takes the form of a discussion around the applicant’s range of skills and interests, focusing on the portfolio of work in graphic and/or multimedia design, the arts or related areas.

The interview and portfolio review is a two-way process and assesses students’ skills and interests; students are given the opportunity to ask questions about the programme and the Department and to have a look at the facilities.

English Language Proficiency

The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes.

• TOEFL – 525 and above
• Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
• Internet-based TOEFL – 80 and above
• IELTS – 6 and above
• Cambridge Exams [First Certificate] – B and above
• Cambridge Exams [Proficiency Certificate – C and above
• GCSE English Language “O” Level – C and above
• Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) – Pass
• Pearson PTE General – Level 3 and above
• KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) – Level B2 and above
• Anglia – Level B2 and above
• IEB Advances Programme English – Pass
• Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan – 650 average score for ALL skills and above

Assessment

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, research, art projects and active participation in class.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

Graduation

The student must complete 240 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

• Create an independent and reflective professional studio fine art practice informed by contemporary art directions and debates.
• Demonstrate effective skills and experimentations in the student’s chosen creative direction in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture and installation, photography, digital arts, art education and context/process based art practices.
• Master introductory practice-based skills and experimentations in areas such as printmaking, animation, ceramics, performance and video art based on their personal areas of visual and material interests.
• Define a direction in their artistic studio practice, contextualise it through research and enquiry, and display the negotiated process-based results according to contemporary art standards.
• Exhibit a high standard of knowledge of historical, cultural and contemporary fine art directions and be able to demonstrate this in writing.
• Demonstrate an enhanced knowledge and experimentation in self-defined fine art directions and media of interest.
• Critically evaluate their own arts practice and that of others through coherent verbal and written arguments.
• Display art-work in studio and exhibition spaces, as well as in public areas.
• Be aware of the ways the contemporary art and culture system operates and their position within it.
• Identify their own creative strengths and work independently to apply those in a professional creative arts environment.
• Collaborate creatively with others for the production of innovative results in creative arts contexts.
• Present their artistic practice, ideas, research and knowledge in visual, verbal and written formats according to academic rules and regulations.
• Work in a committed and creative manner, and apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of graduate-level academic and professional contexts.

Academic Path

Section: A Major Requirements

ECTS: Min. 174 Max. 174

• ART-110 Introduction to Visual Arts (6)
• ART-135 Fundamentals of Drawing (6)
• ART-151 Painting I (6)
• ART-161 Sculpture and Installation I (6)
• ART-180 Process and Project Based Art Practice (6)
• ART-235 Introduction to Studio Practice (12)
• ART-270 Collaborative Art Practice (6)
• ART-281 History of Art (6)
• ART-290 Figure Drawing (6)
• ART-295 Figure and Movement (6)
• ART-300 Art Studio Practice (12)
• ART-320 Critical and Cultural Studies (6)
• ART-325 Working in the Creative Field (6)
• ART-350 Advanced Art Studio Practice (12)
• ART-362 Cyprus Art History (6)
• ART-370 Applied Art Education (6)
• ART-380 Contemporary Art Concepts (6)
• ART-384 Modern and Contemporary Art (6)
• ART-405 Professional Art Studio Practice (12)
• ART-435 Creative Research and Enquiry (6)
• ART-460 Public Art, Social Engagement and Situational Practices (6)
• ART-490 Final Year Project and Exhibition (12)
• DES-226 Digital Imaging (6)
• DES-260 Photography I (6)

Section: B Electives

ECTS: Min. 18 Max. 36

• ART-111 Greek Art (6)
• ART-148 Materials and Techniques (6)
• ART-195 Drawing II (6)
• ART-220 Ceramics (6)
• ART-251 Printmaking (6)
• ART-252 Painting II (6)
• ART-262 Sculpture and Installation II (6)
• ART-330 Handmade Animation (6)
• ART-340 Contemporary Painting and Cultural Heritage (6)
• ART-365 Scenography (6)
• ART-382 Mural and Large Scale Painting (6)
• ART-396 Fine Art Placement (6)
• ART-465 Arts Management (6)
• COMM-117 Video Production (6)
• COMM-190 Film (6)
• DES-116 Fundamentals of 2D Design (6)
• DES-126 Introduction to Typography (6)
• DES-156 Fundamentals of 3D Design (6)
• DES-270A Photography II (6)
• DES-306 Illustration (6)
• DES-356 Publishing (6)
• DES-446 History of Graphic Communication (6)
• MULT-260 Multimedia Art and Aesthetics (6)
• MULT-364 History of Digital Arts (6)

Section: C Language Expression

ECTS: Min. 18 Max. 18

• BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research (6)
• COMM-200 Business and Professional Communication (6)
• ENGL-101 English Composition (6)

Section: D Humanities and Social Sciences Electives

ECTS: Min. 12 Max. 36

• ANTH-105 Cultural Anthropology (6)
• MUCT-302 Entrepreneurship for Performing Artists (6)
• PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy (6)
• PHIL-120 Ethics (6)
• PSY-110 General Psychology I (6)

Section: E Unallocated Courses

ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 0

Semester Breakdown

Semester 1

• ART-110 Introduction to Visual Arts (6)
• ART-135 Fundamentals of Drawing (6)
• ART-151 Painting I (6)
• ART-161 Sculpture and Installation I (6)
• ENGL-101 English Composition (6)

Semester 2

• ART-180 Process and Project Based Art Practice (6)
• ART-290 Figure Drawing (6)
• ART-281 History of Art (6)
• DES-260 Photography I (6)
• PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy (6)

Semester 3

• ART-384 Modern and Contemporary Art (6)
• ART-235 Introduction to Studio Practice (A) (6)
• DES-226 Digital Imaging (6)
• ART-195 Drawing II (6)
• COMM-200 Business & Professional Communication (6)

Semester 4

• ART-295 Figure and Movement (6)
• ART-320 Critical and Cultural Studies (6)
• ART-270 Collaborative Art Practice (6)
• ART-235 Introduction to Studio Practice (B) (6)
• ART-220 Ceramics (6)

Semester 5

• ART-362 Cyprus Art History (6)
• ART-300 Art Studio Practice (12)
• ART-251 Printmaking (6)
• BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research (6)

Semester 6

• ART-380 Contemporary Art Concepts (6)
• ART-350 Advanced Art Studio Practice (12)
• ART-370 Applied Art Education (6)
• ART-262 Sculpture and Installation II (6)

Semester 7

• ART-405 Professional Art Studio Practice (12)
• ART-435 Creative Research and Enquiry (6)
• DES-270 Interior Design I (6)
• ANTH-105 Cultural Anthropology (6)

Semester 8

• ART-490 Final Year Project and Exhibition (12)
• ART-325 Working in the Creative Field (6)
• ART-460 Public Art, Social Engagement and Situational Practices (6)
• ART-382 Mural and Large Scale Painting (6)

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.