The Course

The Fine Art course, which offers the choice of four pathways, provides a challenging and stimulating creative environment where individuals can develop their own studio practice as professional artists. The course is delivered through a series of workshops, inductions, tutorials, lectures and seminars, where students of all pathways meet to exchange ideas. There is close integration of studio practice and art theory; students are encouraged to develop an awareness of the historical and contemporary context of fine art and to critically evaluate their work and that of their contemporaries. The course is delivered by a dedicated team of practising artists and has been highly commended by both External Examiners and the recent QAA Inspection report.

Course Content

Students are encouraged to develop their own personal approach to printmaking and to consider the integration of new technologies and traditional printmaking processes within contemporary practice. Through the exploration of these printmaking processes students are supported in the development of their own studio practice as professional fine artists.

Students work in their own dedicated studio space as well as having access to the printmaking room, 3D workshop, installation and exhibiting spaces and the Fine Art, Fashion & Textiles and Media Arts Flexible Learning Areas. We offer students visits to national and international galleries and the opportunity to take part in the exchange programme with the USA.

Progression/Career Path

Recent graduates have established careers as professional artists exhibiting and selling their work through galleries and websites. Students have also found employment in curating, gallery & museum work, teaching, lecturing, community arts, arts administration, public arts, art therapy, video and website production. Others have progressed on to courses such as MA Fine Art, MA Art History, MA Curating and PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education).

Entry Requirements

Portfolio of recent visual and creative work. All applicants are assessed through interview. Normal entry requirements include Foundation Studies in Art and Design, National Diploma, Access, GNVQ, OCN or similar courses. Mature students without qualifications but with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Other Costs

The course fees will include materials like wood, canvas, plaster, metal and other basic workshop materials. Students will be required to provide materials for drawing and either painting, sculpture or materials appropriate to their chosen way of working within their pathway specialism. There are three study visits per year to London galleries for which students will be required to provide train fares and entrance fees.

Further Details

If you would like further information about this course or any other courses offered by Northbrook College please contact 0845 155 60 60

Applications

Applications are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) quoting institution code: N41 and Institution code name: NBRK

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