Fine Art
Liverpool John Moores University
UCAS Code: W100 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Minimum number of A Levels required: 2 Is general studies acceptable? Yes Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications Average A Level offer: BBC Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Further information: At least 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 112 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Grades / subjects required: 112 UCAS Tariff points, and a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Extended diploma subjects / grades required: DMM is required if no other level 3 qualifications are taken
UCAS Tariff
Application and selection •An enthusiasm for Art & Design based subjects •Capable of discussing Art & Design issues •The ability to analyse and reflectively criticise •Visual awareness Assessment of suitability to the course will be undertaken by review of a portfolio of work and interview. Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience. International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications.
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About this course
The BA (Hons) Fine Art at Liverpool John Moores University is unique in its focus on public exhibiting of artwork, and opportunities to work with local, national and international arts professionals, agencies and galleries.
- Taught by nationally and internationally-renowned artists who work with sculpture, painting, installation, video, performance, printmaking, site-specific practice, and art theory
- Opportunities to take part in national and international study trips
- Specialist workshops provide expert training and guidance in digital audio and video production, sculpture and 3D construction, digital studio photography and film, printmaking, 3D printing, textile work, and painting
- Teaching in the RIBA award-winning, purpose-built John Lennon Art and Design Building
Modules
Please see guidance on core and option modules for further information on what you will study.
Level 4
•Building a Vocabulary
•Form and Purpose in Fine Art Practice
•Introduction to Criticality
Level 5
•Practice and Experimentation
•Practice and Presentation
•Criticality
Level 6
•Advanced Practice and Experimentation
•Advanced Practice and Publication
•Critical Research and Publication
Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal Academic Framework review, so may be subject to change. Students will be required to undertake modules that the University designates as core and will have a choice of designated option modules. Additionally, option modules may be offered subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Please see the programme specification document for further details on this course.
Assessment methods
Assessment is 80% practical and 20% written work.
The primary methods of assessment are a presentation of your work to fellow students and staff or submission/installation of a portfolio of practical projects with supporting research and development work.
The way you do this depends on the kind of work you do, but we always ensure that the process is friendly and supportive and that portfolio submissions are done in the studio. Other forms of assessment include written essays, reviews, proposals, reports, a personal development planning folder and a CV and/or blog.
Your tutors will schedule individual tutorials to help you prepare for assessments, but they will also be continually on hand to help you evaluate your work and assess your progress. Verbal feedback is given during review and critique activities and at the end of individual tutorials.
You will also receive written feedback with an indication of your marks for reviews and presentations within three weeks of submitting work, although this may take longer if the marks go through an external moderation and approval process.
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Liverpool John Moores University
Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies
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Quite a few students of fine art have already retired and are taking the degree for the excellent reason that they love art, and they're willing to pay to study it. You should bear this in mind if the stats you see feature particularly low employment rates. If you need to earn a living once you've finished your fine art degree, be aware that freelancing and self-employment is common - about one in six fine arts graduates were working for themselves. Also common are what is termed 'portfolio careers' — having several part-time jobs or commissions at once - and many courses actually help you prepare for freelancing. One in ten of last year’s fine arts graduates had more than one job six months after graduation — over twice the average for graduates from 2015. Graduates from these subjects are often found in arts jobs, as artists, designers, photographers and similar jobs, or as arts and entertainment officers or teachers — although it's perfectly possible to get jobs outside the arts if you wish, with jobs in events management, marketing and community work amongst the most popular options.
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