BA Fine Art

About the Course

This course is designed for anyone with an interest in Fine Art in its broadest contemporary sense. You will have the opportunity to engage with practice in areas including digital art, sculptural ceramics, printmaking, video, painting, sculpture, mixed media, installations and performance.

This degree will provide an exciting range of modules in a supportive and challenging environment, which encourages the development of individual creative talent, along with the fostering of analytical and research skills, creativity, drive and initiative.

You will learn the necessary technical skills to understand, and have competence in a full range of traditional and contemporary techniques and skills. The programme can also offer individuals an opportunity to create work in a bilingual context and environment. Your practice is supported by an integrated theory programme enabling you to work confidently and professionally within the context of Fine Art: Contemporary Practice.

Award
BA (Single Honours)

UCAS Code
W100

This provision has been developed jointly with the Jobs Well Road Campus at Coleg Sir Gâr. UCAS applications should be made via Coleg Sir Gâr (C22) followed by the course code.

Language Choice
English

Course Length
3 years full-time; part-time study available

Entry Requirements

You will be invited to visit the University to discuss the course. Entry is based on individual merit.

Career Opportunities

  • Professional/Community Artist
  • Artist assistant, Foundry worker
  • Modelmaker/propmaker
  • Set artist - Film & Media industry
  • Curating, Arts Administrator
  • Animation/Illustration
  • Primary/Secondary Teacher (subject to PGCE)
  • Art Therapy

Department

School of Creative Arts

Campus

Carmarthen Campus

Typical modules

  • 2D Mixed Media Art: Collage, Colour and the site specific
  • Challenging spaces
  • 3D Mixed Media Form: Object, Assemblage and Environment
  • Creative Digital Practice
  • Studio Skills
  • Professional Practice
  • Advanced Creative Projects

Key Features

  • Access to excellent facilites and both unique and general equipment
  • International student exchange scheme
  • Regular trips to exhibitions, conferences and events - both nationally and internationally
  • Develop transferable skills for employment and self-employment
  • Involve yourself in creative thinking, self-expression, debate and communication
  • Staff on the courses are practising artists and writers
  • Opportunity to create work in a bilingual context and environment