Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

A highly practical and creative modular course specializing in various areas of Art. Students should produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study, for example drawing and painting, mixed-media, including collage and assemblage, sculpture, ceramics, installation, printmaking, moving image and photography. The course is taught through practical workshops, sketchbook research work, experimental learning, individual tuition and independent working. A large amount of the course relies on a student’s ability to organize and direct her/his own studies so s/he must be able to work independently and continually for the course duration. It is expected that by the end of the two years students will have developed the analytical, organizational and practical skills that are required in further education courses. Career & Further Study: Students can use the skills and knowledge gained in this course to help them on any career path they may choose. Many Art students go onto further study of Art, Craft and Design either at Foundation or Degree level. Possible career paths open to Art & Design students are Ceramics, Art Therapy, Garden Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Visual Merchandising, Prop Making, Animation, Textile Design, Photography, Architecture, Theatre Set Design, Medical Illustration, Interior Design, Art Conservation, Product Design, Floristry, Costume Design, Special Effects and Web Design.