BA (Hons) Fine Art at University of Derby

Join us to work with leading artists and educators in developing your creativity through experimentation with media, materials and ideas to emerge as a confident practising artist. You will develop your individual artistic practice in our outstanding modern studios , working within and across a wide range of artistic disciplines. Our tutors are highly respected and internationally renowned artists, researchers and educators who will inspire and enthuse you.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Art and Design  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Studio Practice, Experimentation and Curiosity, Extended Contexts, Contextualising Practice. Year 2 core modules: Locating Practice, Staging: Engaging Audience, External Professional Contexts, Practising Theory.

Career pathways

We will nurture your artistic and creative independence, ensuring that you graduate as a self-motivated, resourceful and versatile fine art practitioner. Many of our students go on to become long-term practising artists – undertaking residencies, opening studios, exhibiting nationally and internationally, and lecturing.

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