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BA Fine Art

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Fine Art
Duration
3-6 years
UCAS code
W100
Typical offer
A-level BBC

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 30, Merit: 15, Pass: 0 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fine Art. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Design & Creative Practice. The programme is available full-time over three years or part-time over six years, with an optional placement year between the second and final year. The final year centres on a Resolution and Synthesis module focused on sustained, independently initiated studio-based practice.

Modules

  • Placement Learning and Professional Development
  • Introduction to Studio Practice
  • Experimentation and Curiosity
  • Extended Contexts
  • Contextualising Practice
  • Locating Practice
  • Staging: Engaging Audience
  • External Professional Contexts
  • Practising Theory
  • Resolution and Synthesis
  • Professional Practice
  • Critical Enquiry