This course is available to study in
| Elgin |

You can study this course
| Full Time | Part Time |

Aims of the Course
• To allow students to explore their capacity for imaginative and intellectual engagement with the world.
• To encourage students to develop their ability to engage in art making through creative thought processes and new applications of a variety of media.
• To give students the opportunity to showcase their fine art practice in their final year at the annual degree show.

Course Contents
The first year of the course allows students to try out a variety of fine art media. Later, the course will allow students to pursue the appropriate skills and understanding required for the development of personal practice.

Level 1 - (Cert HE)
• Drawing
• Painting
• Spatial Studies
• Mixed Media Drawing
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Contemporary Technology
• Historical and Critical Studies

Qualification gained at this point:
Cert HE Fine Art

Level 2 - (Dip HE)
• Critical and Contextual Studies
• Studio Practice
• Elective
• Specialist workshops
• Information Management

Qualification gained at this point:
Dip HE Fine Art

Level 3 - (BA)
• Studio Practice
• Specialist workshops
• Research Presentation
• Professional Practice

Qualification gained at this point:
BA Fine Art

Level 4 - (BA Hons)
• Dissertation
• Studio Practice
• Specialist workshops
• Approaches to Exhibiting

Qualification gained at this point:
BA (Hons) Fine Art

Entrance Requirements
Three Scottish Highers, one of which is preferably English, and 2 Standard Grade passes (at level 1, 2 or 3);

or the equivalent gained from systems of education outwith Scotland;

or a recognised Access programme.

A portfolio of visual work, which demonstrates the applicant’s capacity to cope with the demands of the BA (Hons) Fine Art is required.

Admission to the course is considered for mature candidates who do not possess the standard entry criteria but who can present a strong portfolio and evidence of the required understanding and awareness to undertake the course.

Duration of the Course
Full time - 4 years.
Part time - 8 years minimum.

The following exit qualifications are available on successful completion of each level of study:
Level 1: Certificate of Higher Education in Fine Art
Level 2: Diploma of Higher Education in Fine Art
Level 3: Bachelor of Art in Fine Art

Progression
• Further study may include Postgraduate study: Masters in Fine Art; Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Diploma in Art Therapy.
• Employment - some graduates may choose to become practising artists.

Not all graduates will pursue a career in the visual arts and many of the skills developed during the BA (Hons) Fine Art are transferable, hence highly coveted by employers in a variety of fields.

UCAS Information
Course Code W100 (*)
Short form of Course Title BA/FA
(* Route A application)


Last updated March 2010

Additional Information
BA (Hons) Degree Show brochure