Program Overview
This B.A. (Hons) Fine Art & Mixed Media program at the British University in Cairo equips students with technical and practical skills for contemporary fine art practice. It emphasizes concept, process, and material exploration through modules in fine art context, studio practice development, and practice-based research. The program culminates in a Degree Show Exhibition showcasing students' artistic achievements.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The provided text describes a B.A. (Hons) Fine Art & Mixed Media program. The program encourages students to develop their own artistic practice, research methodologies, and ability to use contextual studies and existing artworks for inspiration. It culminates in a Degree Show Exhibition showcasing the student's achievements.
Outline:
The program is structured across three levels (HE4, HE5, HE6), with various modules at each level. The modules are:
- Level HE4 (Year 1):
- Intro to Fine Art Mixed Media Practice (ADFAM084): Introduces a broad range of technical and practical skills associated with materials, techniques, media, and methods used in contemporary fine art. (40 Credits)
- Introduction to Fine Art Context (ADFAM094): A theory-based module exploring the context of fine art, starting with a historical analysis and expanding to encompass diverse cultural perspectives. (20 Credits) (20 Credits)
- World Art in 21st Century (ADFAM114): Builds on Fine Art Context Studies, exploring historical and global contexts of contemporary fine art and introducing theories and practices from related fields (magic, myth, neuroscience, environment, healthcare). (20 Credits)
- Material Light (ADFAM124): Explores light as a fine art medium, including demonstrations and historical/contemporary examples. (20 Credits)
- Level HE5 (Year 2):
- Introduction to Practice-Based Research (ADFAM135): Focuses on developing important topics for emerging artists and using practice as a research method. Encourages experimentation and risk-taking. (40 Credits)
- Create & Curate (ADFAM145): Consolidates knowledge through projects based on curating and exhibiting artwork, exploring site-specific, digital, and gallery methods. Culminates in a "Create and Curate" event. (20 Credits)
- Modern & Contemporary Fine Art Theory (ADFAM155): A theory-based module investigating issues driving contemporary fine art and mixed media practice, and how artists use ideas to comment on world issues. (20 Credits) (40 Credits)
- Level HE6 (Year 3):
- Consolidating Fine Art Practice (ADFAM206): Demonstrates a developed understanding of professional contemporary art practice, informed by contextual studies. (40 Credits)
- Contribution to Fine Art Theory (ADFAM216): Develops a Level 5 proposal into a technical report with accompanying artwork or a dissertation. (40 Credits)
- Contemporary Fine Art Graduation Exhibition (ADFAM226): Culminating practice-based module leading to the Degree Show Exhibition.
Other:
The text mentions that the program is offered at the British University in Cairo and that admission requires meeting Egyptian Council of Private & National Universities (CPNU) regulations, as well as specific English language proficiency requirements and a portfolio review/aptitude test. The portfolio should include a statement about the applicant, sketchbooks, paintings, photographs, and digital work (on a memory stick). Applicants can choose their preferred department (Fine Art, Interior Architecture, Fashion & Textiles, Graphic & Media Photography, Game Design, or Illustration Animation) but these choices are not guaranteed.
