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Fine Art
Be part of an exciting, multi-discipline Fine Art course, set within our dynamic culture of making in our purpose-built studios.
We take great pride in our course and in 2019 we were rated 5th in the UK in The Guardian's University guide.
Explore more student work on our course Instagram: @aubfineart
Apply through Clearing
We're still accepting international applications to BA (Hons) Fine Art through Clearing. If you'd like to discuss applying for a place in Clearing, you can:
- Fill in our Clearing application form below.
- Call our Clearing team on +44 1202 363225 or +44 1202 363228 (lines are open 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday).
- Drop our team an email and we'll get back to you (within working hours).
You'll need to provide us with your UCAS ID, AUB student number or UCAS Clearing Number (which will be available on UCAS Track if you’re eligible for Clearing) and details of your level 3 qualifications (A levels, BTEC etc.) and the grades you achieved. We'll accept centre-assessed grades (CAG) or revised BTEC grades.
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Course content
Developing your art practice is the focus of the course, therefore our curriculum is carefully designed for you to do this by offering a range of activities that will help you to thoroughly understand how your materials and concepts work together.
The first year encourages you to broadly experiment with different approaches in a mixed discipline studio. In the second and third years, you select a specialist zone of practice to work in; painting, sculpture, or media and performance.
Trips
You'll have the chance to go on national and international trips. Previous years have included Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, New York and Krakow. We also have regular trips to London.
Course team
Our team are specialists in disciplines that span the industry. You can read more about their experience by browsing their staff profiles below.
Teaching and Learning
We employ a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, group critiques, demonstrations, workshops and more.
Studios and Resources
Due to the wide range of practices in contemporary art, the course is broad-based and operates a flexible studio policy, adapting to the changing character of each incoming cohort, resourcing the studios accordingly.
Independent Learning
Independent learning is fundamental to your progression on the course – we also have scheduled supervised studio and workshop time should you need the support or a technician or tutor.
Alumni
Our Alumni become leading contributors in a variety of Fine Art disciplines; creating, making or teaching.
Career Destinations
This course can lead to a variety of career destinations, from gallery assistants, managers or founders, to practicing artists, art therapists or prop makers for international film studios. Where will this course take you?
