BA (Hons) Fine Art

... United Kingdom
... University of Salford

Course Overview

Our Fine Art degree is a course that emphasises how making is informed by theory to enable you to view, critique, and challenge the way we experience the world and culture. This a practical subject supported by ideas and research. At the heart of the programme is creative play and creative thinking. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of art practice and learn how to question, explore, and define your identity as an artist.

We will prepare you for your future career in the creative industries. Greater Manchester has the fastest growing creative sector outside of London, and culture is the beating heart and soul of a city brimming with amazing museums, galleries, project spaces, and studios.

Studying within our fantastic studios and workshops at the New Adelphi campus, you can be creative, learn new skills, and develop your talent to transform your potential in art. You will have access to print, textiles, photography, wood, and metal workshops, and well as the latest cutting-edge industry technology in our digital labs. We also have state of the art sound recording studios and film studios at our MediaCity campus.

You are taught by a staff team of practising artists, each with national and international reputations within the art world. We have partnerships with Tate Liverpool, Royal College of Art, Castlefield Art Gallery, HOME, The Howarth Charitable Trust and Hot Bed Press. The programme is also supported by a wide range of regional curators, artists, and arts professionals.

We start by introducing you to the studio culture that you will develop over your second and third years, progressing towards your final degree show. our theory modules, you will be introduced to the history of art as it has developed across all cultures. We will also highlight the significance of contemporary social movements and how these link to our past, present, and future. We are a university that embraces inclusivity and diversity.

Professional practice is a key aspect of the course you will learn how to promote and share your practice through collaboration, exhibiting, industry connections, teaching, marketing, web design, and social media. You will also develop essential entrepreneurial skills and advice on setting up your own business to enable you to successfully navigate the art world and creative industries on graduation.

You will:

  • Have the opportunity to specialise or move between any media of your choice with the teaching and guidance of experienced artists

  • Develop your professional skills and practice

  • Explore and immerse yourself in the social, cultural and philosophical debates that underpin creativity and contemporary Fine Art practice.

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below

UCAS tariff points

104-112 points.

A-Level

104-112 points.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

The Crescent, Salford


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

16380, (INT)


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