威卢城市学院

This is a broad based Fine Art course which will enable you to develop your practical and intellectual skills. Personal and professional development are key aims for the course. The course includes the history and theory of modern and contemporary art.The course offers an intensive period of study that proceeds from relatively directed projects to greater independent learning. This takes place in studios, workshops and through a programme of lectures, seminars and one to one tutorials. Critical, historical and theoretical studies permeate the course and written work is presented in the form of a journal. Course timetables are provided prior to enrolment for each level in a student course handbook. Class group sizes are generally no larger than twelve. A typical timetable would include twelve hours contact time with tutors. Although students are expected to work independently within the studio provision.All students are advised at the beginning of the course to purchase some basic tools, materials and a reading list for the period of study (approx. £50). During the course students are expected to supply the majority of art materials themselves depending on their chosen areas of study. Students interested in this course are welcome to contact the college to speak to delivery staff about the programme prior to making an application.Applications from mature students and from students from under-represented groups in higher education are also encouraged. Students from this group may have no formal qualifications or be returning to education. Following interview, the Programme Team inform Student Services of their decisions. Student Services code and return the relevant documentation to UCAS for processing.Applications from mature students and from students who are under-represented in higher education are also encouraged. Students from this group may have no formal qualifications or be returning to education.Graduates may seek further post-graduate study at Masters (MA) and Fellowship level. They may also gain employment as practising artists and crafts persons, educators at all levels, arts administration and personnel in related areas.