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Explore a variety of media, processes, and techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, film, and photography. Develop your work and projects, with modules in portfolio-building and personal development planning. These courses form the first two years of our BA (Hons) in Art and Contemporary Practices.
You will be introduced to a variety of media, processes, and techniques, including drawing; painting; sculpture; film; and photography
Historical and contextual studies will inform and support practical work
There is also the opportunity to study modules that develop your work and projects, such as portfolio-building and personal development planning
It is an imaginative exploration of creative ideas and concepts where you will not be restricted by medium
1 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
1 A level at grade D or above OR
NC Art and Design OR
Foundation Apprenticeship Creative and Digital Media
Prospective students without the standard entry requirements listed above are encouraged to apply
We will consider individual competence in art, design, or lens-based skills, evidenced by a portfolio of your work, and you will be required to attend an interview
This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.
20 hours work permit for international students
Mandatory units are:
Developmental drawing
Contemporary art: two-dimensional practice
Contemporary art: three-dimensional practice
Contemporary art practice: professional practice and exhibition studies 1
Contemporary art: theory & context 1
Contemporary art practice: graded unit 1
Optional units may include:
Creative art project: development
Creative art project: production
Contemporary art practice: introduction to digital artform
Contemporary art practice: conceptual processes
Painting: exploratory techniques
Sculpture: an introduction
Life drawing
Life painting: introduction
Public art: introduction
Art practice: a collaborative project
Printmaking and producing print
Portfolio production
Photography: an introduction
Observational drawing
Communication: practical skills
Life drawing portfolio
Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic3-Min 50
TOEFL-Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section
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