BA (Hons) Fine Art Bachelor's degree at the University of Suffolk

Module introduces Contemporary Fine Art Practice and Theory. Encourages open enquiry with emphasis on research, experimentation with materials and processes and acquisition of technical skills. Covers drawing, printmaking, painting, lens-based and digital media, sculpture and installation as well as research and writing.

Module develops understanding of Contemporary Fine Art practice and theory. Encourages building upon previous module by constructing a body of work in response to a theme and via a written critical review of an artwork. Builds personal body of work based upon research across a range of disciplines.

Module incorporates conceptual considerations of concept and site into practice. Guides through substantial thematic brief. Pursues expanded and experimental approaches in challenging basic assumptions as cultural producers. Contextualises themes of contemporary art practice with reference to relevant art historical and theoretical reference points.

Module considers how and where work can be presented and documented and the effects this has on its reception. Encourages consolidating personally researched contextual sources and developing a body of work for exhibition. Culminates with first public exhibition as a cohort.

Module gives opportunity to develop individual studio practice building on knowledge and experience from Level 4. Emphasises initiation of establishment of autonomous art practice. Encourages experimentation and risk taking in chosen fine art discipline or disciplines. Develops conceptual understanding through seminars introducing advanced theories underpinning contemporary art practice.

Module gives opportunity to further develop autonomous studio practice building on knowledge from previous module. Demonstrates understanding of relationship between artist, artwork, and viewer through organisation, installation, and presentation of an art exhibition. Initiates artist statement as part of exhibition communication.

Module develops ability to situate practice in wider framework comprised of debates, historical and theoretical positions defining contemporary art world, and spaces, organisations, and communities. Extends autonomous development with focus on specific areas of investigation. Integrates learning from exhibition installation to progress practical development.

Module solidifies development of autonomous studio practice. Opportunity to extend and focus experiments and explorations in chosen fine art discipline or disciplines. Develops practice informed by curiosity and imagination with creative and speculative approach to manipulation of ideas, materials, methods and processes. Advances aspects of decision making in relation to ethical considerations.

Module establishes methods to create sustainable practice that embeds challenge and exploration at its core. Develops series of experimental outcomes reflecting own emerging ideas and artistic concerns. Emphasis on research, iterative making, and reflective analysis with focus on learning through successes and setbacks encountered during experimentation.

Carries out advanced research building upon previous modules to produce dissertation. Typically has strong links with studio practice. Opportunity to study negotiated self-chosen topic in considerable depth, refining research and analytical skills. Demonstrates understanding of academic conventions.