Program Overview

Fine Art Mixed Media BA Honours

Overview

Our innovative Fine Art Mixed Media BA will give you the opportunity to explore and develop work across boundaries, within the ever-expanding contemporary fine art disciplines.

Course Structure

The course emphasis on creativity and individuality is supported by regular tutorials and studio discussion. This encourages you to explore different approaches to practice, coupled with technical introductions and workshops, enabling you to conceive increasingly ambitious projects.

Year 1

• Contemporary Fine Art Practice Experimentation
• Creativity and Collaboration
• Introduction to Mixed Media Fine Art Practice
• Sources of Contemporary Fine Art Practice

Year 2

• Concepts of Contemporary Art Practice
• Contemporary Fine Art Ideas & Form
• Contemporary Fine Art Practice 2.1 Exploration & Development
• Contemporary Fine Art Practice 2.2 Presentation
• Work Based and Placement Learning

Placement Year

Between Year 2 and 3, you may also undertake an optional year-long placement. If you take advantage of this option, you’ll undertake an additional year-long industry placement module running parallel to your work placement, and your final degree award will be BA Honours Fine Art Mixed Media with Professional Experience.

Year 3

• Contemporary Fine Art and Professional Practice: Realisation 3.2
• Contemporary Fine Art Practice: Research and Development 3.1
• Research Project

Entry Requirements

UK

• A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM in a creative subject
• BTEC Diploma – DD in a creative subject
• Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

International

• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications.

English Language Requirements

• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component.

Portfolio Guidance

• We would like to see a selection of images of your fine art work – this should include images of your sketchbook work (if not online) as well as finished pieces.
• Think about how you can collate/curate these images within your digital portfolio.
• We are looking to see your creative and experimental approach to fine art practice so look for work which demonstrates your passion and interest in fine art.

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)

International

• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Assessments typically fall into three broad categories: Practical, Written exams, Coursework.

Supporting You

• Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills.
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential.
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas.
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more.