UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Learning and teaching at undergraduate level in the School of Fine Art encourges self-motivation and sustained independent learning. Our programme - BA (Hons) Fine Art employs a variety of learning and teaching methods which may alter and adapt according to the perceived needs of students. The main methods of programme delivery are:
- lectures
- seminars
- artists' presentations
- group discussions
- tutorials
- progress reviews
- projects
- group crits
- workshops
- students' exhibitions
- field trips
- independent study
- formative and summative assessments
In addition to this, the School provides students with opportunities to take part in placements, residences and exchanges.
The programme aims to:
- enable students to develop their intellectual and imaginative abilities;
- guide students' critical and creative thinking through an understanding of philosophical, historical, social and economic contexts of art and culture;
- encourage students' creative independence, as well as to foster their ability to work collaboratively;
- develop students as self-critical, socially aware and responsible individuals;
- develop in students a high level of technical skill and an integrated understanding of fine art process;
- cultivate in students high standards of visual articulacy linked to the ability to formulate ideas and concepts efficiently in both speech and writing and in the gathering and use of information;
- stimulate in students an inquiring and imaginative approach in addressing formal, technical and conceptual creative problems;
- encourage and enable students to experience the professional practice and application of their fine art skills in a broader cultural context.