Drawing BA(Hons)

1st Year

You’ll research artists past and present, taking inspiration and learnings from subjects like perspective, architecture, digital and historical techniques, and natural environments. Weekly life drawing classes will address issues like proportion, form, tone and structure. And you’ll be able to strengthen your studies with visits to museums and galleries, where you’ll view original drawings from various collections.

Modules

• Recording and Translating
• Complementary Practice 1
• Communication and Expression
• Complementary Practice 2

2nd Year

Longer and more sustained projects will examine contemporary applications of drawing, like mapping, communication, narrative, reportage, animation and art practice. The year features a student-managed exhibition and further opportunities to get your work into public venues.

You'll deliver a presentation about a drawing-related subject, and help research and deliver a group drawing debate with third-year students. A work-based learning experience with an organisation, individual, location or business of your choice will give you the chance to put your drawing into a professional context. Project work allows for more personal strands of exploration, supported by tutors, life drawing, printmaking and relevant workshops. Visiting lecturers are a regular feature of your second year, while our European study trip is a popular option.

Modules

• Strategies and Processes
• Complementary Practice 3
• Negotiated Project 1
• Advanced Complementary Practice

3rd Year

You’ll work on a project reflecting and building on your personal discoveries and ambitions, complemented by your dissertation and supporting personal tutorials. You’ll contribute to our series of drawing debates, and work on a major negotiated project demonstrating your learning, showcasing your ideas and skills, and culminating in an exhibition.

Modules

• Negotiated Project 2
• Dissertation
• Final Project