Creative and Experimental Mixed Media Art

This course is designed for students who want to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and explore new ways of creating. You will learn a variety of techniques and processes, including collage, assemblage, printmaking, and painting, to create innovative and experimental mixed media artworks. The course will also cover the history and theory of contemporary art, providing a context for your creative practice. By the end of the course, you will have developed a unique style and voice as an artist, ready to showcase your work in exhibitions and galleries.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in exploring the possibilities of mixed media art, and want to develop their skills and knowledge in this area. The course will also provide a strong foundation for further study or a career in the arts.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth has an excellent reputation for teaching and research in the arts, with a strong focus on creativity and innovation. Our experienced lecturers and state-of-the-art facilities will provide you with the ideal environment to develop your skills and achieve your artistic goals. Plus, Bournemouth is a beautiful location with a vibrant cultural scene, providing endless inspiration for your art.

You'll be able to experiment with different techniques and materials to express yourself and make informed choices based upon contextualization, developing self-confidence and your own unique interpretation. Your tutor Julie James, who has practical experience in landscape, architecture, interior design, and fine art, will give you an insight into designing, planning, and creating experimental art. This will allow you the freedom to fully experiment with researching and gathering concepts, brainstorming, and designing followed by creating your ideas using collage, drawing, painting, pen and ink, 2D and 3D work, and mixed media while having a flexible structure already in place to work from. During the 10-week course, you'll enter the world of Art and Design where you'll explore how to be structurally creative, embrace diversity, gather ideas to expand upon and make the work your own, record every idea then use your developed inspirations to create experimental artwork. By using your own findings and thoughts you will naturally be developing your own working style and methodology.

There are no entry requirements to join this course, just plenty of enthusiasm.