Program Overview
This BA(Hons) in Fine Art Printmaking offers specialized training in traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, fostering creative exploration and intellectual inquiry. Students benefit from exceptional facilities, guest lectures, and opportunities for professional engagement, preparing them for diverse careers in the creative industries or further studies.
Program Outline
Fine Art Printmaking BA(Hons)
Degree Overview:
This degree is one of the only specialist degrees of its kind, offering training in printmaking traditions, contemporary image-making processes like drawing, collage, photography, artists' books, letterpress, and digital image making. It emphasizes creative exploration underpinned by intellectual inquiry, leading to exciting, innovative practice. The course utilizes one of the UK’s best-equipped printmaking workshops, featuring facilities for etching, screen print, lithography, relief printing, large format digital print, letter press and bookbinding, as well as traditional wet-based photography.
Outline:
The course is divided into three years:
Year 1:
- Explores drawing in various ways, color theory, and idea development.
- Technical inductions in etching, lithography, screen, relief, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Researching individual interests and developing professional skills.
- Planning a group exhibition and participating in a print edition project.
- Modules include: Studio Practice 1: Orientation, Studio Practice 2: Enquiry, Edition, Exhibition, Printmaking Technical Inductions, Introduction to Theories and Practices of Fine Art.
Year 2:
- Further develops work and autonomy of practice.
- Fine art exhibition with peers from other disciplines.
- Public engagement module connecting studio activities with professional environments.
- Modules include: Professional Development, Studio Practice 3: Investigation, Experimentation, Public Exhibition and Engagement, Theories and Practices of Fine Art: Contexts and Specialisms, Option module.
Year 3:
- Intensive exploration of creative possibilities.
- Consolidation of interests for a resolved body of work for the graduate show.
- Develops practice for postgraduate studies.
- Modules include: Studio Practice 4: Speculation and Integration, Studio Practice 5: Coherence and Syntheses – Degree Exhibition, Theories and Practice of Fine Art: Articulation of Your Critical Position.
Assessment:
Assessments vary depending on the modules but typically include:
- Practical work
- Reflective essays
- Group projects
- Presentations
- Exams
Teaching:
- Led by experienced lecturers and technicians
- Focuses on individualized support and development
- Encourages experimentation and critical thinking
- Utilizes diverse teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent research
- Provides access to a wide range of resources
Careers:
- Diverse career options in various creative industries
- Potential for further studies in MA or PhD programs
- Emphasis on developing transferable skills like critical thinking, writing, communication, and presentation
Other:
- International exchange program available by competitive application
- Graduating students exhibit work in major graduate shows
- School provides support for finding part-time work and volunteering opportunities
UK (full-time) 9,250 GBP International (full-time) 15,900 GBP
