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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Chester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The Fine Art course will expand and develop your visual creativity within a contemporary practice-based context underpinned by relevant theory.

Course overview

This practice-based course allows you to explore and experience Fine Art within a contemporary context and includes possibilities in painting and drawing, sculpture, time-based and lens based media, textiles, printmaking and interdisciplinary studio contexts. Studio practice is underpinned by the relationship between theory and practice, with a view to you becoming an informed practitioner in charge of your artistic journey, research and thinking.

Why study this course with us?

The diverse and exciting nature of contemporary Fine Art is represented in the design and delivery of the course; whilst the emphasis is on practice, this is underpinned by a strong theoretical and contextual element. You will gain practical and workshop skills that are then applied to studio projects at Levels 4 and 5 and your own autonomous practice at Level 6. Whilst approximately 75% of your time at Level 6 will be occupied with studio modules, you will have the option of theory modules to suit all learning styles, from a short essay and presentation, to an extended essay or 8,000-10,000-word dissertation.

Workshops are well resourced and include specialist foundry, fabrication and construction workshops, printmaking studio, textiles studio, drawing and painting studios as well as facilities for video, photographic and computer based activity. Level 5 and 6 students work in their own studio spaces with adequate storage for work. Opportunities for placements and elements of professional practice provide the course with a ‘real-life’ edge, affording you to consider the nature of the Fine Artist you could become.

There is regular tutorial and teaching contact with academic staff, many of whom are practitioners and researchers of national and international standing.

Recent field trips have included New York, London, Berlin, Florence and Paris.

Teaching methods

Methods of teaching will include studio practice sessions, lectures, seminars, presentations, workshops, demonstrations, group and individual tutorials, and critiques. These take place in dedicated year group studios, workshops, lecture theatres and seminar rooms.

Assessment

Formative and summative assessment of coursework is applied to studio work, supporting work, sketchbooks, reflective journals, and visual and material experiments. Theory is assessed through written essays, a dissertation and assessment of oral presentations.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

13,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : BCC - BBC

A minimum of 112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels, or equivalent, including Art and Design, Fine Art or Media related subjectsFor those who do not have qualifications in these subjects, please refer to the Further Information section below.

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University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    61st

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
International students can choose from over 200+ courses across all levels, all with an emphasis on practical learning to increase employability prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    27th out of 84 42

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    128 53%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    8th

    39
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.86 77%

    60th

    12

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