Art
Entry requirements
A level
Two D grades at A Level, one of which to be in a relevant subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a relevant subject.
In a relevant subject.
UCAS Tariff
Typical offer: 48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications), one of which must be in a relevant subject.
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About this course
Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, video, sound or installation artist you’ll maximise your creative ability and learn how to harness your skills in a professional environment with our Art Foundation Degree.
Our foundation degree contextualises your practice within the reality of the contemporary art industry. As you progress through our programme, you’ll refine your skills in the studio, as well as developing your understanding of art and commerce and how the two can combine to create a career path.
From the start, you’ll exhibit your work. You will have the opportunity to sell your work, visit exhibitions, collaborate with artists, develop media campaigns, work with the public and critically understand the changing art landscape. You will refine your professional practice and tell stories using your artworks as a medium of visual communication.
Leverage our fantastic industry links throughout the course to showcase your work in three public exhibitions each year within the Leeds art scene. You can also access your own studio space at Quarry Hill Campus in the heart of the Cultural Quarter in Leeds.
Modules
Modules may include:
Year 1 (Level 4)
Drawing Techniques (20 credits)
3D Techniques (20 credits)
Digital Techniques (20 credits)
Commercial Practice (20 credits)
Creative Professional (20 credits)
Art in Context (20 credits)
Year 2 (Level 5)
Critical Practice (20 credits)
Collaboration (20 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Art (20 credits)
Extended Project (40 credits)
Art Event (20 credits)
Assessment methods
There is an emphasis towards practical workshop learning, which underpin both context and industry relevant topics.
The lecture programme will impart the necessary principles and concepts.
Group work will allow students to develop their research, communication and teamwork skills.
The seminars will be a mixture of student and tutor led sessions considering practical examples of the principles and concepts.
Tutor and peer led reflective feedback form the basis of student learning programmes.
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