BA (Hons) Fine Art With Foundation Year

Program Overview

Fine Art With Foundation Year

Overview

The world of arts and media is changing at a phenomenal rate, and there has never been a better time to explore your creativity and the ways in which you can apply it to the world around you.

Course Details

• Attendance: Full-time
• Course: Four year
• Next enrolment: September 2025

Introduction

The Foundation Year of this four-year programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the subject to allow you to progress on to the BA (Hons) Fine Art course.

What You Will Study

• Foundation Year:
  • Digital Media Applications
  • Creative Methods
  • Creative Risk Taking
  • Creative Practice Major Project
  • Introduction to the Creative Industries
• Year One:
  • Techniques and Processes 1
  • Introduction to Studio Culture 1
  • Introduction to Art and Ideas 1
  • Techniques and Processes 2
  • Introduction to Studio Culture 2
  • Contemporary Art and Its Histories
• Year Two:
  • Studio Practice 1: Artist and Audience
  • Art in Context
  • Visual Analysis
  • Studio Practice 2: Development
  • Professional Context 2: Development
  • Contemporary Debates
• Year Three:
  • Professional Studio Practice
  • Studio Practice 4: Realisation
  • Dissertation
  • Professional Futures

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching Methods:
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Teaching workshops
  • External projects
• Assessment Methods:
  • Critique (crit) sessions
  • Regular individual tutorials
  • Studio-based project modules
  • Theoretical modules

Employment and Stats

• Employment:
  • Graduates have gone on to pursue careers as artists, lecturers, teachers, arts officers, curators, gallery education officers, art therapists, university/college instructors and demonstrators, and gallerists.
• Stats:
  • 91% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
  • 84% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
  • 80% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

Requirements

• Standard Entry Requirements:
  • GCSE English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent)
  • GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential
  • 64 tariff points from A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Art & Design qualification preferred
• Alternative Entry Requirements:
  • Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

Tuition Fees

• Type of Study: Full-time home
• Year: 2025/26
• Fees: £8,505 for Foundation Year and £9,535 for subsequent years
• Year: 2026/27
• Fees: £8,505 for Foundation Year and £9,535 for subsequent years

Additional Costs

• Books, Stationery, Printing, Binding: You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Program Outline

• It offers a collaborative environment where students can explore ideas, take creative risks, and become confident independent learners.
• The program is part of a four-year course, with the Foundation Year being the first year.
• Objectives:
• Develop students' creative skills and academic confidence
• Familiarize students with student life
• Prepare students to study on one of the university's degree courses
• Program Description:
• The program focuses on developing core artistic skills and knowledge through modules that introduce students to art, design, and creative thinking.
• Students will have opportunities to hear from industry professionals and build a portfolio of their work as they prepare to progress to the BA (Hons) Fine Art course.
• Emphasis is placed on individual exploration, risk-taking, and the development of a personal artistic vision.

Outline:

• Foundation Year:
• Modules:
• Digital Media Applications
• Creative Methods
• Creative Risk Taking
• Creative Practice Major Project
• Introduction to the Creative Industries
• Years 1-3:
• Modules cover various areas like:
• Technical Processes and Skills Development
• Studio Culture and Practice
• Art History and Criticism
• Professional Development and Portfolio Building
• Contemporary Art and Debates
• Independent Research and Project Development
• Dissertation Writing

Assessment:

• Assessment methods include:
• Studio-based projects
• Written assignments and essays
• Presentations and discussions
• Critical analysis and evaluation

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Studio practice
• Workshops
• Individual tutorials
• Guest lectures by industry professionals

Careers:

• Graduates have pursued careers as:
• Artists
• Lecturers
• Teachers
• Curators
• Arts officers
• Art therapists
• Gallery education officers
• University/college instructors and demonstrators
• Gallerists
• Entrepreneurs in various creative fields
• The program emphasizes transferable skills like resourcefulness, initiative, and creativity, which help graduates succeed in diverse careers.

Other:

• The program is housed in the New Adelphi building, with access to state-of-the-art art and design facilities.
• The program boasts a supportive community of students and staff.