BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice

Overview

This course is offered by the University of the West of Scotland in collaboration with City of Glasgow College.

This course fosters a high level of artistic exploration and personal development. You’ll receive vocational training through work related experiences, and opportunities for professional studies and business venturing. You’ll find opportunities to explore two and three-dimensional creative strategies as well as lens-based and digital disciplines. Critical reflection on creative practice is central to the course.

• HND in Contemporary Art Practice (or equivalent) with B in Graded Units, or relevant professional experience.
• You’ll need to submit a portfolio at your interview. The portfolio must reflect highly developed and focused studio practice, combined with a sophisticated theoretical approach.

More Information

Core modules include: Advanced Visual Creativity, Creative Project, Work-Related Learning, Contemporary Creative Processes 1, Critical Studies in the Visual Arts, Research Project, Creative Project and Artworks.

Career

Practising artist, roles in museums, galleries, studios, arts centres, public art and public sector agencies, education bodies, festivals and art fairs.

Continuing study

Post-graduate study at UWS or other universities. Honours graduates could apply for the MA in Creative Media Practice at UWS.

Two years for an Honours degree – there’s the option to leave after one year with a BA degree.

City Campus North Hanover Street and University of the West of Scotland – Ayr Campus.