he course gives students hands-on experience with a variety of arts media relevant to contemporary arts practice, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, video, photography, digital applications, and performance.
You will be encouraged to develop your own artistic practice by working in our large studios, galleries, and workshops, exploring your ideas in site-specific contexts, professional external projects, and a yearly public exhibition.
Our teaching team consists entirely of professional artists who can provide you with a structured technical, theoretical, imaginative, and practical approach to arts practice.
University of Staffordshire
Fine Art BA (Hons)
Entry Requirements
112-120 UCAS Tariff points
- GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
- Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
- Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
- UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
- OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
- T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer
Career Prospects
Our graduates have gone on to become successful practicing visual artists, winning important prizes and receiving industry recognition. The course provides the transferable skills to take up positions in a wide range of cultural and creative employment destinations; recent graduates are now working as photographic production managers, gallery directors, and set designers.
Specific recent examples include:
- Photographic Production Manager – Oasis and Warehouse
- Gallery Director – Matt Roberts Arts, London
- Documentary Director – Minnow Films, London
- Set Designer – Emma Roach Studio
Course Details
The curriculum is dynamic, embracing your creativity, encouraging your ambition, and cultivating your talent and skill. You will receive hands-on training as well as stimulating intellectual discussions about key issues in the visual arts. There is an excellent program of visiting artist talks and cultural venue visits.
The development of your individuality as an artist is critical to your learning on this course. When you graduate from here, you will be prepared to pursue a wide range of professional opportunities in the arts and creative industries.
Year 1
Exhibiting And Curating In Fine Art 15 credits
Fine Art Studio Practice Introduction 30 credits
Studio Practice And Context 1 45 credits
Understanding And Researching Contemporary Art 30 credits
Year 2
Professional Practice And Placement 30 credits
Studio Practice And Context 2 45 credits
Studio Practice And Context 3 45 credits
Year 3
Professional Practice And Placement 30 credits
Studio Practice And Context 2 45 credits
Studio Practice And Context 3 45 credits
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