BA (Hons) Visual Arts

There is a variety of methods and approaches involved in the delivery of this course.

Modules are designed to facilitate personal development and continuity. They promote a broad understanding of fine art practice by introducing a diverse range of issues, concepts and approaches. Some modules involve a project, which provides the framework to investigate ideas and issues, utilising an appropriate selection of materials, media and working methods.

External projects involve art practice in relation to a designated context which is external to the studio. The concept of the external project is introduced in year 2. Most modules involve self-directed/student-driven study.

Lectures are used to disseminate a specific body of knowledge. In most cases ideas and issues generated by lectures will be elaborated through supporting seminars and/or through studio practice.

Seminars are a forum for the discussion and debate of ideas. It may be initiated and led by staff or may be focused around a student presentation.

Teaching workshops are used as a means of teaching the specific skills associated with a particular technique or working method, allowing subjects such as stretcher-making and printmaking to be taught within a broadly-based, thematic module.

Critique (crit) sessions are to encourage the examination of work in relation to your peers.

Regular individual tutorials allow for a more detailed discussion of work-related issues. They can be either one-to-one or delivered in the form of a group tutorial.

A wide variety of assessment methods are used. For example, studio-based project modules may require the assessment of visual, verbal and written work and on independent artwork whereas theoretical modules will require a written submission.

Assessment

You will be assessed through:

• Practical studio work 60%
• Contextual and written work 40%