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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 develop practical and transferable skills in contemporary art practice and develop a broad visual language
You will develop an open-minded, critical, and evaluative approach to study, investigation, and research
This course will allow you to develop an understanding of the influence and contribution made by art practice and practitioners within the 20th and 21st centuries
With this recognized qualification and on successful completion of this course you could have the potential to gain employment in galleries, work with design companies and agencies, or work as a freelance graphic designer
2 Highers at grade C or above OR
2 A levels at grade D or above OR
NC Art and Design
HNC Contemporary Art Practice may provide direct entry to year 2
Prospective students without the standard entry requirements listed above are encouraged to apply
You will be required to submit a portfolio of work and may be asked 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). However, 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
Contemporary art practice: project
Contemporary art: professional practice
Exhibition of contemporary art forms
Contemporary art practice: graded unit 2
Site-specific artwork: development
Site-specific artwork: production
Mixed media development
Mixed media production
Art and design context: personal investigation
Community arts: visual arts workshop*
Contemporary art practice: digital media development
Contemporary art practice: digital media production
Observational drawing portfolio
Philosophical aesthetics: an introduction
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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