Fine art

Description

How do you perceive the world in a visual sense? Our BA Fine Art degree embraces Fine Art as a single discipline constructed from many different studio practices. You will practically explore and make a critical comment on artistic works including installation, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, digital arts, performance, film and video. A broad and internationally recognised degree, BA Fine Art opens the door to a wide range of creative and professional possibilities.

Why study BA Fine Art at Middlesex?

At Middlesex we have the facilities and the expertise to enhance your exploration of all kinds of art, from the more traditional forms like painting and sculpture to more contemporary approaches including digital arts and installation. We place an emphasis on learning about art history, theory and practice through studio-based teaching and you will benefit from having an individual tutor as well as being part of a small, friendly peer group.

As a student, you will have the freedom to work independently within the tutorial framework so that you can develop self-discipline and the confidence to comment critically. This approach often leads to student-led collaborations, which contribute to the collective ethos of the course. Initiatives have included a range of exhibitions and events, and many collaborative groups have continued professionally beyond Middlesex.

Course highlights:

• Our in The Grove, our £80 million specialist building for art, design, media and performing arts, are among the very best in the country and include spacious workshops with a wide range of analogue and digital equipment

• You are taught who exhibit and sell their work all over the world and work across a wide range of media including print, photography, drawing, painting, film, installation, performance, sound and interactive art

• A regular Fine Art lecture series from visiting artists and curators gives you an insight into their professional experience

• At the end of your degree you will exhibit your work at the Middlesex University , a celebration of the end of your studies and a great opportunity to showcase your talents to the creative industry

• Our flexible part time study option and supportive staff mean it is easy to balance your studies with other commitments

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 11200 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

What will you study?

Your first year concentrates on understanding and working with different models as a fine artist, ensuring you have exposure to all the different workshops and facilities available to you.

• You will be introduced to concepts of time and action, space and object, plus image and index in your studio practice

• In the second and third terms studio practice develops more individually

• Introduction to contemporary fine art practice and its history with short written assignments

In your second year you will diversify and expand your skills, developing a deeper awareness of the critical demands of contemporary art

• You will develop your visual language as you experiment in your studio practice

• You will study visual culture, art and philosophy, and art and the community with a concluding written submission

• This year includes options to study on the international exchange programme or work on art projects in the community

• Your study culminates in an exhibition, where you will gain hands-on experience of curating and exhibiting

Your final year of your degree enables you to consolidate and refine your art, developing your studio practice to a professional level.

• This year includes a professional practice seminar series, a research essay, and another opportunity to work on art practice in the community

• In tutorials you will focus on how clearly your visual language is communicated

• The second and third terms focus on bringing work to a professional level for a public exhibition (recently this has been at Truman Brewery, Brick Lane)

What will you gain?

Alongside developing your vision and skills as an artist, you will also develop a wide range of transferable skills including initiative, self motivation, resourcefulness, excellent written and verbal communications skills, ability to work both alone and in groups, and the ability to be reflective and constructively self-critical about projects you have initiated.

• Year 1

  • Fine Art Practice: Beginnings and Directions (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Formations of Fine Art Practice (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Starting Out: Art Education and Educating Art (30 Credits) - Compulsory

• Year 2

  • Fine Art Practice and Development (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Fine Art Theories and Practices (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Art Practice and the Community: Placement (30 Credits) - Optional

  • Art and Philosophy (30 Credits) - Optional

  • Fine Art Practice, Research and Reflection (30 Credits) - Optional

  • Sound, Video and Interactivity Context and Practice (30 Credits) - Optional

• Year 3

  • Critical and Contextual Proposition (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Art Practice, Collaborations, Community Participation and Exhibition (60 Credits) - Optional

  • Art Practice, Philosophy and Exhibition (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Professional Awareness, Peer Critique and Curatorial Practice (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Sound, Video and Interactivity (30 Credits) - Optional

  • Specialist Development, Practice and Exhibition (60 Credits) - Optional

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL iBT® test : 72

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

We will consider all applications on their individual merit; successful applicants should demonstrate suitability, dedication and fitness for their chosen programme of study. All candidates are asked to submit evidence of previous production and creative practice, normally presented as a portfolio. As far as possible, students are invited to attend for interview and will be offered the opportunity to view the School and meet appropriate staff and students. Where prior qualifications are not available; applicants with appropriate experience will be assessed on the evidence of their commitment and the quality of their portfolio.

The School normally makes offers on condition of 280 UCAS tariff points in line with our long held belief that the achievement of distinction from a Foundation or Level 3 Diploma or BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design is an excellent preparation for our courses. The International Baccalaureate and Advanced Progression Diplomas, specialising in Art and Design subjects, are also accepted at the equivalent tariff and above. We accept the Access to HE Diploma. GCSE English with a minimum of Grade C is required for a student entering the University.

International Entry Requirements

Recognised overseas qualifications must evidence at least the equivalent standards as home students. The School invites the submission of portfolios from all of its applicants so that we can assess ability and potential. To find out more about the requirements from your country of origin, please see further information under support in your country.

Applicants must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components) or TOEFL internet based 72 (with at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading).

Middlesex also offers an that ranges from 5-17 weeks depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements.

You might also be interested in our 12-week long Foundation course, successful completion of which will guarantee a place on a nominated BsA Honours programme.

Portfolio and Interview

The application is just the first step in our selection process, we also invite you to an interview and review your portfolio of art and design work.

Your interview

The interview itself usually lasts about 15 minutes, but please allow an hour as this usually includes a tour of our facilities. We use the interview to allow us to find out more about you, to better understand your aspirations and interests and for you to learn more about us. The interview will explore why you want to study the subject with us, there will be no trick questions, so don't be too nervous.

Your portfolio

We've put together a short video to help you prepare your portfolio.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

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