About the Courses
Why us?
Our Art courses are ranked 7th in the UK (The Guardian University league tables, 2022)
Work in your own individual generous size studio space with access to well-equipped workshop facilities which replicate real-life artist working environments
Building skills for your career is embedded in the course, with opportunities for collaborative working, public exhibitions, participatory arts or exploring Fine Art in society
You'll have access to resources to explore everything from painting, sculpture, traditional print, 3D printing, glass, ceramics, textiles and self publishing
Create and publish your own artist book showcasing your studio practice; this will be invaluable for promoting your skills to future employer
The prestigious Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art is now based at the University so you will se
Why us?
Our Art courses are ranked 7th in the UK (The Guardian University league tables, 2022)
Work in your own individual generous size studio space with access to well-equipped workshop facilities which replicate real-life artist working environments
Building skills for your career is embedded in the course, with opportunities for collaborative working, public exhibitions, participatory arts or exploring Fine Art in society
You'll have access to resources to explore everything from painting, sculpture, traditional print, 3D printing, glass, ceramics, textiles and self publishing
Create and publish your own artist book showcasing your studio practice; this will be invaluable for promoting your skills to future employer
The prestigious Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art is now based at the University so you will see the latest contemporary art exhibitions
Modules
Year 1 (national level 4):
Core modules:
Studio and Show (40 credits)
Fine Art Making Skills (40 credits)
Contemporary Approaches to Drawing (20 credits)
Fine Art Histories and Ideas (20 credits)
Year 2 (national level 5):
Core modules:
Fine Art Methodologies (40 credits)
Fine Art in Society (40 credits)
Art in Society: Theory and Context (20 credits)
Collaborative Creativity (20 credits)
Final year (national level 6):
Core modules:
Practice, Publication, Pitch (40 credits)
Fine Art Exhibition (60 credits)
Dissertation and Application (20 credits)