BA (Hons) Fine Art Bachelor's degree at York St John University

Develop your technical skills and experiment with various forms of contemporary art. You will build reflective and critical practice skills within your studio work. On this module, you will explore both digital and traditional practices such as: Drawing Printmaking Painting Collage Your technical sessions will include introductions to all facilities of printmaking, sculpture, dark room and digital software. This will allow you to understand both the technical and conceptual approaches within fin

This module is your introduction to the historical, social, political and material contexts that have informed historical and contemporary creative practices. Your journey begins during the Renaissance, continuing onto the formation of Academies and the increasing dominance of painting. You will then learn how the radical transformation of art in the 19th and 20th century broke down the barriers of craft and high art.

Through a series of workshops, you will understand the processes of 2D and 3D approaches to art making. You will be challenged to engage with various forms of art production to generate a diverse approach to you own practice. You will learn techniques in sculpture, installation and performance art. The processes of collating, documenting and editing are key aspects on this module. All of these skills and techniques will help you to build your reflective portfolio.

Artistic practice is presented in a variety of forms and contexts. You will explore the materials, technologies and cultural influences that have shaped the transformation of art, illustration and related practices. Topics you will cover in this exploration include equality, equity and diversity with a strong focus on how ethnicities, sexualities and abilities are represented within the subject.

Through a series of projects, workshops and seminars, your creative focus as an artist will become clearer. You will expand your studio work as you experiment with advanced methods of working. Through 1 to 1 and small group sessions you'll evaluate your portfolio. This will help you to build your confidence within independent practice and to identify areas you would like to develop.

As you develop your knowledge, ways of thinking and research skills, you will start to define your identity as a practitioner. You will develop your artistic practice through the philosophy of aesthetics and explore the ideas and concepts of thinkers such as: Hélène Cixous Immanuel Kant Edmund Burke Martin Heidegger Gilles Deleuze Jacques Derrida Through exploring both historical and modern ideas, you will learn to form judgements based on research as well as enhancing your practice led vocabula

Apply your practice and work on live projects within the arts sector, and start to form professional relationships with external organisations and clients. You will focus on your individual ambitions and gain confidence in communication within professional creative sectors. Networking may also help you to gain other opportunities for independent work-related learning or through a short placement. You will review your practice to find out what transferable skills you have beyond your subject spec

On this module, you will work towards creating an exhibition to showcase your work. Your exhibition will be supported by critical research and self reflection. Various opportunities of exploring new locations and engaging with external partnerships will allow you to refine your skills. Your technical sessions will be driven by your area of interest, as you begin to define your identity as an artist.

On this module you will develop your knowledge, ways of thinking and research skills that will be vital in your third year. Throughout the module you'll engage with issues that impact the sector and learn how to situate your studio work in the diverse world of creative practice. Issue and topics you may cover include: The role of art and artists in the representation of mental health The impact of the internet at its power to spread images and ideas Contemporary culture and politics Art in the a

This module is your opportunity to work on live projects within the creative industries. You will form professional relationships with external organisations or individuals and lays the foundations for the Professional Futures module in your 3rd year. As part of your professional experience, you will develop and build your CV and web presence, creating meaningful networks with fellow artists. By the end of the module you will be expected to have developed and completed a live project with an ext

Through experimentation, critique and reflection you will find your personal voice as a practitioner on this module. This module requires you to develop your portfolio and exhibit your work in at least one public exhibition. Engagement in the curation, marketing and discussion of your piece is essential so that you can demonstrate the purpose of your work. You will also consider how you communicate to the public audience and test out ideas in preparation for your Degree Show module.

Your Dissertation is a written analytical piece that will support your understanding of your studio practice. Your area of enquiry may come from fine art, illustration, photography, film, television, curating or arts education. You are encouraged to pursue a topic that is relevant to your work or career path, as this will help you to develop your degree show and life beyond graduation. The research process will also include a presentation of your work in progress. This will help you to develop c

During this module you will develop your independent body of work and build on your strengths identified in the Advanced Studio module. You will learn how to place your work within the contemporary art world. This module is exhibition focused and you will have the opportunity to try out new ideas. By experimenting using practice-led research you will receive constructive feedback to help you develop toward your final major exhibition.

Apply your skills, knowledge and experience to a professional direction and get ready for your graduate professional practice. During this module you will choose areas of interest to develop your knowledge to help you plan a future direction for your practice. Areas of development may include: Curatorial practice Editorial practice Publishing Socially and politically engaged practice Working in education Entrepreneurial working Teaching and assessment Teaching and learning