BA (Hons) Fine Art
UCAS code | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
Interview with Nicola Hunt a BA (Hons) Fine Art student.
- You'll get access to modern studios and well equipped workshops.
- This course is designed to enable you to explore personal themes through a variety of
media. - You'll develop skills which could lead you into careers in art therapy, community arts, curation, journalism and education.
About the course
This stimulating course enables you to learn within a creative and challenging environment. It focuses on the materials you use as well as media, methods, time and space which will help you to discover your potential as an artist.
All our tutors are recognised practitioners and are highly experienced in their fields of sculpture, painting, installation, photography, mixed media, sound and live performance, curating, and art criticism, so you'll get all the help you need in the studio and classroom.
You will be encouraged and supported to work within and across multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of fine art practice. You'll explore many themes, issues and ideas through a variety of approaches, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, installation, sound, film and video, animation and digital media.
You'll have access to modern studios, and the latest equipment and materials - print, wood, metal, photo darkrooms, ceramics, casting, video editing and computers. Research resources are equally impressive. Our range of books, journals, videos, periodicals and slides will all support your research and learning.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
Students Anna Mawby and Stuart Alexander were chosen to exhibit work at a major international exhibition. Take a closer look at their success in Italy.
You could go on to become an expert in fine art studio practice, a curator, digital designer, art therapist, community arts practitioner, journalist or teacher. Your artistic and creative independence will make you self motivated and resourceful, so your skills will be really valuable to the creative industries.
After graduating Paul Hirst won a year's residency at Harrington Mill Studios. Erewash Borough Council provided a bursary for a free space, and we also awarded him with a materials grant of £500. Paul also exhibited his work at the Pride Art Gallery.
"It has been a tremendous confidence boost to have such wonderful support from The University of Derby" commented Paul.
What our students say
Have a look at our blog to find out what's going on in Fine Art. You can find us at fineartisus.blogspot.com. It's a student area, so may not reflect the views of the University.
You can tell us what you think, or ask us a question about the course.
How you'll learn
You'll be taught though studio workshop, group and individual tutorials; seminars; and lectures - all of which are supported by a diverse visiting artists' programme.
How you're assessed
You'll be assessed through assignments, essays, presentation and exhibition of your coursework, and through your contribution to individual tutorials, groups tutorials and seminars.
The Historical and Theoretical in Art component requires you to submit assignment and essay work.
Fieldtrips
You'll have the chance to go on a visit to a cultural centre in Europe or the USA, each year of your course. And you'll also visit the Derbyshire Peak District and galleries and museums nationally.
Anything else?
We will be accepting applications up until the 24 March 2010 however we would encourage you to apply by the 15 January 2010.
UCAS code
W100
Fees 2009/10 *
UK/EU students
- Full time: £3,290 (per year)
- Part time: £270 per single module (you usually take 24 of these modules in total)
International students
- Full time: £8,500 (per year)
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2010 and August 2011. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for exams, trips or special modules.
Course length
- Full time: 3 years, or 4 years with Year Zero.
- Part time: available by negotiation
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 180-240 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent ...
