Contemporary Arts Practice

For students wanting a broad educational experience across all aspects of the visual arts.

Scope to specialise during the latter stages of the course if you want.

This course is designed for students wanting a broad educational experience across all aspects of the visual arts. It enables a fusion of visual art disciplines, attracting students with more than one field of interest.

Why study Contemporary Arts Practice ?

The modular programme is tailored to allow the transfer of skills from an academic to a real working environment, with the opportunity to work closely with industry on site-specific artwork, curating, and working to commission

Course structure

All practice-based modules have contextual studies skills embedded that are specific to the specialist area of study and will require you to participate in cultural visits and projects at home and abroad.

Modules

Year 1 You will be encouraged to experiment in a number of disciplines, gaining extensive knowledge and skills as you progress. Specialist strands include: Ceramics and Sculpture, Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media Textiles, Printmaking, Photography and Moving Image. Contextual and theoretical components of the course are embedded into all practice-based modules and are supported by lectures and seminars introducing students to contemporary art practice.

Year 2 and 3 You will have the opportunity to specialise in one discipline area, or maintain a broader portfolio through to graduation, taught by expert staff from all aspects of the visual arts. Running in parallel to your study you will take advantage of professional development exercises such as web-design, marketing and project management, gaining the necessary expertise to maximise your potential after graduation. You will also have access to an extensive weekly programme of visiting lectures from practising artists, curators, critics and gallery owners.

Course assessment

By exhibition, written papers and live presentations. There are no written exams.