Fine Art
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, in an art and design-related programme from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language or literature at grade C or 4
UCAS Tariff
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (to include a relevant subject, such as Art and Design). For example: BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
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About this course
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**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
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**Course summary:**
- Develop your skills as an artist in state-of-the-art studios and workshops.
- Work with curators to exhibit your work and become part of the creative community.
- Learn about contemporary art and culture from leading experts.
This course develops artists and creative thinkers to attain practical skills while developing your critical and theoretical knowledge of fine art. In the studios, you'll explore and experiment through practice in a vibrant environment. We celebrate the breadth of possibilities contemporary art offers, supporting the development of the creative, critical and analytical skills needed for a range of professional art-related careers.
**How you learn:**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This interdisciplinary course is based on your individual art practice in studios and workshops. Your work will be supported by the development of a theoretical and historical understanding of art. You'll also learn how to exhibit your work and develop relationships with industry professionals – preparing you for a fulfilling career in the arts.
You’ll learn through:
- practical workshops
- lectures and seminars
- group and individual tutorials
- exhibitions and presentations
- study trips
- independent study
- demonstrations
- applied industry (live) projects
- Blackboard online learning portal
- presentations and feedback sessions
- peer group activities
**Applied learning - Work placements**
You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a single or multiple work placement/s in between your second and third years. Placements give you real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Previous students have worked in galleries with practising artists and in schools, while others have set up their own artist residency in Greece. You may also be able to work or study abroad with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing scheme.
**Live projects**
You'll have many opportunities to take part in live projects, including exhibitions and events in the public domain. In the second and third year of the course, you’ll exhibit your work in a gallery, open to the public.
**Field trips**
We offer opportunities to go on study trips and visits in the UK and abroad – with free travel and accommodation for all mandatory field trips. These could include workshops, conferences or visits to practitioners’ studios, museums and special collections. You may further enhance your studies with optional field trips, though these will incur additional costs. Recently the course has visited the Venice Biennale and Berlin. These trips are valuable for the experience of seeing work first-hand and understanding the professional world of contemporary fine art.
**Networking opportunities**
As our academic staff actively work in the professional art world, you can benefit from their connections and networks. You'll be able to attend regular guest lectures with leading artists, curators and thinkers. We have strong links with many local venues including the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Site Gallery and artist-run studios and galleries such as Bloc Projects and S1, (some of which were set up by our graduates). These connections will help you gain experience by forging relationships and attending private views and events.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You can take an optional placement in year three.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Art Context 1 20
Art Practice One 100
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Art Context 2 20
Art Practice Two 100
Optional modules
Art Exchange 60
Year 3
Optional modules
Placement Year -
Final year
Compulsory modules
Art Practice 3 (Art & Critical Practice 3) 120
Assessment methods
Coursework
Practical
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The Uni
Sheffield Hallam University
College of Social Sciences and Arts
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