Fine Art Painting and Drawing

Northumbria University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Northumbria University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W121

Campuses

Waterside

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,750 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Fine Art Painting and Drawing

About

Study and explore contemporary approaches to painting and drawing in a lively and intellectually challenging atmosphere providing a breadth and depth of experience which is not possible on a multi-disciplinary fine art course.

This specialist Painting & Drawing degree offers the chance for students to focus on painting and drawing in equal measure or as single disciplines. You will also be introduced to printmaking which can be used both in combination with painting and drawing or as a single discipline.

The structure of Fine Art Painting & Drawing BA (Hons) is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of new ideas, techniques and processes and to offer them a wide-ranging expansion of the possibilities of both painting and drawing.

Updated 29/06/2022

This specialist course offers you the chance to explore painting and drawing in a breadth and depth not possible on a multi-disciplinary fine arts course.

Year 1 on our Fine Art Painting and Drawing BA (Hons) is exciting, fast moving, experimental and exploratory in nature. At the end of year 1, students begin to settle into an individual set of concerns, methods and processes as they begin to build a body of personally directed work. In year 2, this personally directed approach is continued where it begins to develop and become more focussed. In year 3, students continue to consolidate, deepen and refine their practice to creating a consistent, high quality body of work which will culminate in a public exhibition. Here is a breakdown of each year:

Year 1

Students explore a wide variety of technical and conceptual approaches to painting and drawing. This is supported and underpinned by an engagement with contemporary theory.

A number of targeted projects introduce key themes and debates in contemporary painting and drawing. The year culminates with a personally directed project.

The specialist module Introduction to Drawing also introduces a range of approaches to drawing from objective drawing to animation and video, including inductions into adobe photoshop and adobe premiere pro.

Year 2

Students now establish, develop and refine their own individual studio practice within a highly supportive environment. This is informed by our specialist theory module Painting in the Expanded Field. Through regular individual tutorials and group crits students continue to develop their own personal painting, drawing or printmaking practice.

The Professional Studies module promotes external activities and gives our students the ability to engage in external and collaborative projects, helping prepare for future careers.

Year 3

Students continue to consolidate, deepen and refine their own personal visual and theoretical position, culminating in a high-quality public exhibition at the end of the year. This is supported by regular individual tutorials and group crits.

Alongside practical work students undertake a critical study, which includes a dissertation option along with a number of other approaches.

The Critical Study module has the flexibility for our students to target the specific area of interest to them, either academically or in terms of employability.

The Professional Practice and Employability module continues on from the stage 2 Professional Studies module. Again, the various choices mean our students can select the option, which is of greatest interest and use to them individually (either academically or in terms of employability).

To see our students’ work, please visit our Instagram page: paintingdrawing.uon

Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 22/23. The modules relating to the academic year 23/24 will be available from June 2023.

- Introduction to Media Practice (40 Credits)
  
  Module code: ART1013
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  This module offers a introduction to studio practice. Students will be introduced to a range of briefs exploring materials, practitioners, concepts, theories and approaches; and is expected to form personal procedures to developing ideas. Students will be assessed by the exhibition of artworks, supported by a range of research materials.
- Extended Studio Practice and Context (40 Credits)
  
  Module code: ART1033
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  This module offers a introduction to studio practice. The student will be introduced to a number of different concepts, theories and approaches; and is expected to form personal procedures to developing ideas. Students will be assessed by the exhibition of artworks, supported by a range of research materials.
- Understanding the Visual (10 Credits)
  
  Module code: ART1045
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop a core set of skills in relation to the visual analysis of images and objects and to explore how artworks acquire meanings within a broader set of contexts. Students will be introduced to a range of theoretical material, and will be encouraged to develop effective research and written skills.
- Art Today: Theories, Contexts and Methods (10 Credits)
  
  Module code: ART1046
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is to introduce students to a range of practioner-led debates. It explores the relationship between instances of contemporary practice and a related set of theoretical ideas and debates. The module offers the students a wide-ranging set of examples that collectively engage with the diversity and complexity of contemporary fine art practice.
- Introduction to Drawing (10 Credits)
  
  Module code: ART1049
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the discipline of drawing. Workshops facilitate a variety of drawing methods and processes through a creative dialogue between traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing. Work is assessed through a portfolio submission
- Expanded Drawing Practice (10 Credits)
  
  Module code: ART1050
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is to build upon the semester 1 module ART1015 (replacement) by extending approaches to drawing through 2D, 3D and 4D methods and processes. This module aims to test past and current boundaries of drawing culminating in the development of a personal body of work, assessed through a portfolio submission.

Highlights

- An exciting, diverse and contemporary approach to painting and drawing based around the development of each student's individual interests.
- New studios and a personal studio space for each student.
- Access to one of the country's leading printmaking workshops with excellent technical support.
- Access to specialist digital facilities supporting digital image and time-based imagery. The course also has access to VR technology and digital microscopes.
- Passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff with a diverse range of specialisms and subject knowledge.
- National and international level visiting speakers.
- Proximity to London, one of the world's leading centres for art (less than an hour by train).
- Take a look at some of our students' work below and visit our Instagram page paintingdrawing.uon which is regularly updated from a larger selection images of our students' work on YouTube.
- Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
- HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students* (*see Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions)

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjahiya and successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
Two-year associate degree / community college diploma (occasional Year 2 entry may be granted depending on qualification and modules studied),
International Baccalaureate Diploma,
Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
A Levels

Career

This Fine Art Painting and Drawing BA (Hons) course will open up a range of career opportunities, including:

local/regional/national arts organisations
gallery sector (both working in and running galleries)
exhibition curating
independent artist/creative practice (self-employed artist)
teaching
lecturing
art therapy
theatre set design
arts and health
film and television
community arts

Also other associated areas of the cultural industries and other graduate level employment where creative thinking is essential.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,750 / year

How to Apply

Applying to the University of Northampton – Your Options

Depending on what and how you would like to study at university, there are different ways to apply.

Local Representative

If you are a resident of China, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand or Vietnam, you MUST apply via the Regional Office, or one of our recognised representatives in your country. Residents of Bangladesh must apply via the Pakistan Regional Office and residents of Sri Lanka must apply via the North India Regional Office. Any direct applications received from residents of the countries listed will be forwarded by our Admissions Team to the relevant Regional Office, causing unnecessary delay to the processing of your application.

For residents of other countries, our recognised representatives are also our preferred method of application and you should take advantage of their services whenever possible. They can provide application and visa advice, general information about the University and a number of other support services.

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