Fine Art - BA (Hons)

Year One

The first year introduces you to practice and context, workshop methods through projects, seminars and field visits.

You will begin to develop your own language, interests and understanding to enable you to establish a practice. Your practice is supported by presentations, seminar discussions of historical and contemporary themes and ideas, and collaborative practices with other students in the school or faculty.

Modules explained:

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).

• Context, Methods and Making
• Themes and Concepts in Art
• Establishing Practice
• Collaborative Project

Year Two

The second year is about further exploration and development, testing out ideas and taking risks.

You will strengthen your own fine art identity through experimentation and reflective discussion in the form of individual and group tutorial sessions. You will also engage in a range of live projects, collaborative activities and placements with the additional option of an international exchange.

Modules explained:

• Developing Practice
• Critical Theories in Art
• Extending Practice

In your second year you will get a choice of one of the following:

• Collaborative Practice
• Live Project
• Work Placement

Year Three

Our Professional Practice modules give you the confidence to consolidate your theory and practice and create a body of work which is a platform for your future career.

Our graduates include award-winning professional artists, designers, curators, teachers and professionals within Birmingham's thriving creative industries sector and beyond.

Modules explained:

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).

• Practice and Professional Presentation
• Professional Portfolio
• Major Project