Fine Art

Most students’ weeks will typically consist of several, or all, of the following: a history and theory lecture and seminar, a group critique of student art work, a one-to-one studio-based tutorial focusing on the individual student’s art work, a skills-based workshop, and a talk by a visiting artist or lecturer. You will spend much of your time working in your own studio spaces, where you will be supported by specialists in the art-making tools, concepts, ideas and associated techniques available at the Ruskin.

Tutorials are usually 1-2 students and a tutor. Class sizes for group feedback sessions, seminars, and lectures may vary. There would usually be no more than 12 students for feedback sessions and seminars and between 30-40 for lectures. Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by staff who are tutors in their subject. Many are leading artists and writers with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may be delivered by postgraduate students who are studying at doctorate level.

To find out more about how our teaching year is structured, visit our Academic Year page.

COURSES

Students develop their studio work in discussion with the school’s lecturers, tutors and visiting staff. They are allocated a tutor at the outset, who monitors progress, sets targets and directs them in their studies. Work is regularly presented and discussed at group critiques involving staff and students from across the school. Alongside this, workshops and projects designed to introduce a range of techniques and approaches are offered throughout the year. In addition, students attend taught practical classes in drawing and human anatomy as well as lectures, seminars and tutorials in art history. Experimentation is highly encouraged.

ASSESSMENT

Practical studio-based work, human anatomy; three submitted essays; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture

COURSES

Years two and three are similar in structure and continue the tutorial system introduced in the first year. All students are required to continue the study of art history and theory and to submit three essays during the course of the second year.

In the first term of the third year they agree an extended essay title with their tutor. This essay is submitted at the end of the second term of the third year as part of the Final Examination. Students are expected to establish a strong bond between the interests of the essay and their studio studies.

Visit the Fine Art website for more information.

ASSESSMENT (YEAR 2)

Satisfactory record in all areas of the course

ASSESSMENT (YEAR 3)

A final exhibition and a supporting portfolio of work made during the second and third years; an extended essay; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture since 1900

COURSES

Students develop their studio work in discussion with the school’s lecturers, tutors and visiting staff. They are allocated a tutor at the outset, who monitors progress, sets targets and directs them in their studies. Work is regularly presented and discussed at group critiques involving staff and students from across the school. Alongside this, workshops and projects designed to introduce a range of techniques and approaches are offered throughout the year. In addition, students attend taught practical classes in drawing and human anatomy as well as lectures, seminars and tutorials in art history. Experimentation is highly encouraged.

ASSESSMENT

Practical studio-based work, human anatomy; three submitted essays; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture

COURSES

Years two and three are similar in structure and continue the tutorial system introduced in the first year. All students are required to continue the study of art history and theory and to submit three essays during the course of the second year.

In the first term of the third year they agree an extended essay title with their tutor. This essay is submitted at the end of the second term of the third year as part of the Final Examination. Students are expected to establish a strong bond between the interests of the essay and their studio studies.

Visit the Fine Art website for more information.

ASSESSMENT (YEAR 2)

Satisfactory record in all areas of the course

ASSESSMENT (YEAR 3)

A final exhibition and a supporting portfolio of work made during the second and third years; an extended essay; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture since 1900

COURSES

Students develop their studio work in discussion with the school’s lecturers, tutors and visiting staff. They are allocated a tutor at the outset, who monitors progress, sets targets and directs them in their studies. Work is regularly presented and discussed at group critiques involving staff and students from across the school. Alongside this, workshops and projects designed to introduce a range of techniques and approaches are offered throughout the year. In addition, students attend taught practical classes in drawing and human anatomy as well as lectures, seminars and tutorials in art history. Experimentation is highly encouraged.

ASSESSMENT

Practical studio-based work, human anatomy; three submitted essays; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture

COURSES

Students develop their studio work in discussion with the school’s lecturers, tutors and visiting staff. They are allocated a tutor at the outset, who monitors progress, sets targets and directs them in their studies. Work is regularly presented and discussed at group critiques involving staff and students from across the school. Alongside this, workshops and projects designed to introduce a range of techniques and approaches are offered throughout the year. In addition, students attend taught practical classes in drawing and human anatomy as well as lectures, seminars and tutorials in art history. Experimentation is highly encouraged.

COURSES

Students develop their studio work in discussion with the school’s lecturers, tutors and visiting staff. They are allocated a tutor at the outset, who monitors progress, sets targets and directs them in their studies. Work is regularly presented and discussed at group critiques involving staff and students from across the school. Alongside this, workshops and projects designed to introduce a range of techniques and approaches are offered throughout the year. In addition, students attend taught practical classes in drawing and human anatomy as well as lectures, seminars and tutorials in art history. Experimentation is highly encouraged.

ASSESSMENT

Practical studio-based work, human anatomy; three submitted essays; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture

ASSESSMENT

Practical studio-based work, human anatomy; three submitted essays; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture

COURSES

Years two and three are similar in structure and continue the tutorial system introduced in the first year. All students are required to continue the study of art history and theory and to submit three essays during the course of the second year.

In the first term of the third year they agree an extended essay title with their tutor. This essay is submitted at the end of the second term of the third year as part of the Final Examination. Students are expected to establish a strong bond between the interests of the essay and their studio studies.

Visit the Fine Art website for more information.

ASSESSMENT (YEAR 2)

Satisfactory record in all areas of the course

ASSESSMENT (YEAR 3)

A final exhibition and a supporting portfolio of work made during the second and third years; an extended essay; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture since 1900

COURSES

Years two and three are similar in structure and continue the tutorial system introduced in the first year. All students are required to continue the study of art history and theory and to submit three essays during the course of the second year.

In the first term of the third year they agree an extended essay title with their tutor. This essay is submitted at the end of the second term of the third year as part of the Final Examination. Students are expected to establish a strong bond between the interests of the essay and their studio studies.

Visit the Fine Art website for more information.

COURSES

Years two and three are similar in structure and continue the tutorial system introduced in the first year. All students are required to continue the study of art history and theory and to submit three essays during the course of the second year.

In the first term of the third year they agree an extended essay title with their tutor. This essay is submitted at the end of the second term of the third year as part of the Final Examination. Students are expected to establish a strong bond between the interests of the essay and their studio studies.

Visit the Fine Art website for more information.

ASSESSMENT (YEAR 2)

Satisfactory record in all areas of the course

ASSESSMENT (YEAR 3)

A final exhibition and a supporting portfolio of work made during the second and third years; an extended essay; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture since 1900

ASSESSMENT (YEAR 2)

Satisfactory record in all areas of the course

ASSESSMENT (YEAR 3)

A final exhibition and a supporting portfolio of work made during the second and third years; an extended essay; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture since 1900

The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances. Read further information about potential course changes.

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