BATH SPA UNIVERSITY / Courses BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts Practice Runs in parallel to the BA (Hons) Creative Arts programme
Contemporary Arts Practice
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This course enables a fusion of visual art disciplines, attracting students with more than one field of interest.
UCAS CODE: W190 Institution code: B20 Typical offers: 300–320 UCAS Tariff points from A-levels, including a minimum 100 points from an art-related A-level OR A-Levels plus a foundation studies course in Art and Design OR an appropriate BTEC Extended Diploma or equivalent.
Why choose this course? This course is designed for students wanting a broad educational experience across all aspects of the visual arts. Whilst there is scope to specialise in one particular subject area during the latter stages of the course, you are given the freedom to work in any material or combination of materials and processes for the duration of your study. The course encourages a dynamic mix of creative thinkers across the literary, performing and visual arts, and allows you to benefit from an active cultural exchange programme with numerous academic partners from around the world. About the course The modular programme is tailored to allow the transfer of skills from an academic to a real working environment, with the opportunity to work closely with industry on site-specific artwork, curating, and working to commission. All practice-based modules have contextual studies skills embedded that are specific to the specialist area of study and will require you to participate in cultural visits and projects at home and abroad. In Year 1 you will be encouraged to experiment in a number of disciplines, gaining extensive knowledge and skills as you progress. Specialist strands include: Ceramics and Sculpture, Drawing and Painting, Mixed Media Textiles, Printmaking, Photography and Moving Image. Contextual and theoretical components of the course are embedded into all practice-based modules and are supported by lectures and seminars introducing students to contemporary art practice.
In Years 2 and 3 you will have the opportunity to specialise in one discipline area, or maintain a broader portfolio through to graduation, taught by expert staff from all aspects of the visual arts. Running in parallel to your study you will take advantage of professional development exercises such as web-design, marketing and project management, gaining the necessary expertise to maximise your potential after graduation. You will also have access to an extensive weekly programme of visiting lectures from practising artists, curators, critics and gallery owners. Graduates of Contemporary Arts Practice will have a broad portfolio of expertise to accompany specialist knowledge in a particular field. 02
Sample modules include: 2D: Introduction to Contemporary Painting and Drawings, 3D: Introduction to Contemporary Ceramics and Sculptures, Introduction to Mixed Media Textiles (Year 1); Introduction to Print, Introduction to Photography, Introduction to Digital Media (Year 2). Careers The majority of our graduates will progress to art-related employment or self-employment, whether as a studiobased artist, public artist or through employment in the realm of arts management or arts administration. The course also attracts many students wishing to pursue a career in teaching.
For more information see page 22 All candidates are interviewed and selected primarily on their creative ability. Location: Sion Hill campus Length: 3 years full-time; part-time available Tuition fee (2013): £9,000 per year (subject to annual inflationary increase) STUDIO fee (2012): £135 (subject to review) See page 18 No. Of applicants (2012): 55 No. Of places (2012): 15 Assessment: By exhibition, written papers and live presentations. There are no written exams More information: www.bathspa.ac.uk artdesign.bathspa.ac.uk
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