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Fine Art Painting

University Centre St Helens

UCAS Code: W120 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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C,D,D

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MMP

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80

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Fine art

Specialising in painting, this is a unique degree offered at only a few institutions in the UK. From day one of your studies, you will innovate and experiment to build a relevant and exciting individual practice.

Based in our spacious painting studios, you will develop an understanding of a range of technical, philosophical, and aesthetic processes, whilst learning from experienced lecturers, who are active professionals in the industry.

At the end of your studies, you will have the opportunity to exhibit your work at University Centre St Helens' Degree Show, where family, friends, lecturers, and the local and regional arts community can see your work.

Modules

Year 1: Introduction to Painting, Contextual Studies, Academic and Personal Development, Drawing Process, Image Capture and Collage into Painting.

Year 2: Painting Language and Identity, Painting Critical Study, Career, Studio and Gallery Practice, Drawing Personal Development.

Year 3: Painting Major Study, Critical Study in Context, Professional Presentation.

Assessment methods

Assessment is carried out using both formative and summative methods, and will include practical work, journals, sketchbooks, oral presentations, written essays and live projects. Work is also reviewed through seminars, group crits, peer reviews and academic tutorials.

Our annual final year show in the third year of your studies will allow you to display your work to a wider audience.

Tuition fees

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England
£7,995
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,995
per year
Scotland
£7,995
per year
Wales
£7,995
per year

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Course location:

University Centre St Helens

Department:

University Centre St Helens

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